Advanced On Water Boat Training Course
Extended On-Water Training Opportunities in Southwest FloridaAdvanced On-The-Water Power Boat Training Course
ADVANCED ON WATER BOAT TRAINING COURSE
For recreational boaters who are looking for extended amounts of training, we offer an Advanced On-Water Training program starting at 20 hours of time on the water. Our Advanced On-Water Training program is ideal for owners of larger-sized power boats with multiple engines, more onboard systems, and electronics such as radar and autopilot.
This program is for boat and yacht owners with boats located in Southwest Florida. We do not offer this program to non-owners.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
The Advanced On-Water Training Program encompasses everything in the Basic On-Water Training Program, PLUS:
More Hands-On Learning: Spend a total of 20 hours with a professional, licensed and insured Captain aboard your boat.
More Advanced Curriculum: The Advanced On-Water Training Program offers a deeper dive into topics including:
- Voyage Planning – Plot courses to destinations using paper charts and GPS
- Tides and Currents – How they affect your destination choices and voyage timing
- Marine Weather – Use PredictWind to find the right weather window for your trip
- Secondary GPS – Use Navionics to plan, plot and follow your route alongside your built-in GPS aboard your boat
- Radar Navigation – Learn to identify and avoid moving and fixed hazards
- Autopilot – Learn to use your autopilot with plotted routes
The Advanced On-Water Training Program also provides extensive amounts of practice docking with multiple engines, including joystick systems from Mercury, Yamaha and Optimus. We also provide specialized training for Hinckley Jet Boats and the JetStick System.
DESTINATION TRAINING
The best way to learn and build new skills is to practice them in the real world. With the Advanced On-Water Training Program, you have the option to complete your training by traveling to local destinations with half-day or full-day trips. You can choose any Southwest Florida destination, but our most popular locations include:
- Everglades City – Experience “Old Florida” with a trip to the Rod & Gun Club
- Okeechobee Waterway – Navigate through the Intracoastal Waterway to the Franklin Lock, the westernmost lock leading to Lake Okeechobee
- Intracoastal Waterway – Travel from the southern tip of Sanibel to points north including Cabbage Key, Captiva and Boca Grande
- Customized Itinerary – Choose your own destinations and we can plan and navigate them together to build your skills and confidence
Insurance Compliance
Many insurance companies require their insureds to complete a minimum level of on-the-water training with a Licensed Captain. Our On-Water Training Programs will meet or exceed the requirements of your insurance company as they adhere to NOWS, the National On-Water Standards for recreational boaters. We will provide you and your insurance company with a certification letter and any other required documentation.
COURSE DETAILS
Duration: A total of 20 hours of training which can be divided into half-day (4-hour) sessions or combined into full-day (6-8 hour) sessions to accommodate destination training.
Package Price: $2,100 (A $500 savings when compared to buying individual sessions!).
Payment: Due at the time of booking. We accept credit, debit, ApplePay and Zelle.
Scheduling: Subject to weather conditions and instructor availability.
