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 6 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 only. We do not offer this program to non-owners as we do not provide the boat for training.
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 6 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 – 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.
TRAINING SESSIONS
The best way to master a new skill is to practice it. Our Advanced On-Water Training Program helps you do just that. You will complete 6 hours of training on your own boat, giving you the real-world experience you need to become a confident boater.
What You’ll Learn
- Boating Basics: Master the fundamentals, from docking and anchoring to the rules of the road.
- Piloting and Navigation: Navigate with confidence by learning how to read nautical charts, plan voyages, and use your GPS and other tools to their full potential.
- Local Destination Training: Put everything you’ve learned to the test. You’ll work with an expert instructor to plot, plan, and complete a voyage to a local destination.
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: Full-day (6 hours)
Price: $900
Payment: Due at the time of booking. Visa, Mastercard and Discover accepted.
Scheduling: Subject to weather conditions and instructor availability.
For more information, please read our FAQs and Fees page.
