About Us
Boating Lessons | Captain Services | Yacht Brokerage | Yacht DeliveriesAbout the Naples School of Boating
If you're looking for the best on-the-water training program in Southwest Florida, you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to the Naples School of Boating, where our mission is to make you a safer and more confident recreational boater. Through our nationally recognized on-the-water powerboat training course, we will provide you with all of the skills you need for a lifetime of boating.
At the Naples School of Boating, we understand that becoming a boater when you have no prior experience can feel very intimidating. That’s why our training program has consistently received five-star ratings from our customers. Additionally, we teach with kindness, patience, and an understanding that you are just beginning your journey. But don’t take our word for it, read our Google Reviews and hear what our customers have to say.
Ready to become a confident boater? Use the contact form below to let us know that you’re interested. On the other hand, if you're not quite ready yet, sign up for our monthly email newsletter to stay in touch and to stay informed. We’ll see you on the water!
About Captain Frank
Frank Lecardo was born and raised in Stratford, Connecticut and spent his entire life on the water. His interest and passion for boating was evident from a young age, as was his entrepreneurial spirit. While working in financial services after finishing his business degree from Sacred Heart University, Frank earned his captain's license and quickly began a seasonal side business that eventually became known as the Naples School of Boating. Captain Frank moved to Naples in 2020 with his now Fiancé to be a full-time captain, boating instructor and entrepreneur.
"I specialize in walking new boaters through the daunting transition from landlubber to skipper. As a coach and mentor, I will tailor the training experience to meet your exact needs and provide you with continuous guidance to ensure your success."
Captain Services & Yacht Deliveries
Moving your boat shouldn’t mean missing out on the experience. If you’ve recently purchased a vessel or are moving it for the season, our Owner-Assisted Delivery service is the perfect hybrid of professional transport and hands-on coaching. We don’t just move the boat; we help you become a more confident mariner along the way.
Yacht Brokerage
Looking to sell a boat or yacht? Through our partnership with Knot 10 Yacht Sales, we offer our clients full-service yacht brokerage at less cost to the sellers. There are many brokerage firms to choose from, but none can come close to the value and service level offered by Knot 10 Yacht Sales.
Connecticut Boating Lessons
In addition to serving Naples and all of Southwest Florida, we offer summer boating lessons on the coast of Connecticut on the beautiful Long Island Sound. Captain Frank was raised in a shorefront community on the mid-coast of Connecticut and has decades of experience on the waters of Southern New England from Manhattan to Montauk and beyond.
The Naples Navigator
Our monthly newsletter is a great way to learn more about boating in Naples and Marco Island, Florida. Each month you will receive helpful advice on maintaining your boat, navigation, fishing, the local waterways, and so much more. Sign up today and start receiving great boating content delivered right to your inbox.
