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Serving Southwest Florida and Beyond
While our home base is Naples and Marco Island, Florida, we bring our 5-star, on-the-water training and boating lessons to a wide region.
Florida Service Areas: Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Sanibel, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami.
Seasonal Service Areas: Coastal Connecticut and Long Island, New York.
Use the links below to explore the specific services available in your location!
Fort Myers and the Intracoastal Waterway
Fort Myers is a bustling hub for coastal cruisers on the ICW (Intracoastal Waterway). To safely explore the many local destinations, you need confidence and preparation.
Our hands-on, on-the-water training ensures you are fully prepared to:
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Venture safely into the Gulf of Mexico.
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Cruise smoothly along the Intracoastal Waterway.
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Confidently navigate different channel ways.
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Understand and utilize the Aids to Navigation system.
Gain the skills to pilot your vessel like a professional!
Master Fort Lauderdale’s Waterways
Fort Lauderdale is the yachting capital for a reason! Whether you’re a new boater or have recently upgraded to a larger vessel, you need confidence before casting off. Our hands-on, on-the-water training will ensure you are fully prepared and confident for:
- Venture safely into the Atlantic Ocean.
- Cruising smoothly along the Intracoastal Waterway.
- Navigating the long trip south to the Florida Keys.
Boat Miami Confidently: Cityscapes to the keys
Biscayne Bay is beautiful, offering everything from stunning city views to fast escapes toward the Florida Keys. However, these waterways are busy year-round, demanding advanced skills to navigate safely.
Our hands-on boating lessons and on-the-water training programs are designed specifically to equip you with the expert knowledge needed to boat confidently in Miami and beyond.
Seasonal Boating Lessons In Coastal Connecticut
Boating on the Long Island Sound is the quintessential New England summer experience.
Our founder, Frank Lecardo (Owner of the Naples School of Boating), was raised right here and spent years exploring the waters from Greenwich to Groton and beyond. Every summer, Frank returns home to share his deep local knowledge and expertise with:
- New boaters looking to get started safely.
- Those upgrading to a larger vessel.
Train with a true local expert this season!
Long Island Summer Boating Confidence
From Manhattan to Montauk, and the North Shore to the South Shore, summer boating on Long Island, New York is truly unique and magical.
Don’t let anything spoil your season! Our dedicated boating lessons and hands-on, on-the-water training programs come to the island every summer to ensure you know how to safely and confidently operate your boat before you cast off.
You Buy, We Fly!
If your city isn’t listed, don’t worry—our 5-star, on-the-water training can still come to you!
During the peak summer season (Memorial Day through Labor Day), we offer our full program anywhere in the Continental U.S. (excluding the Great Lakes).
Here’s the deal: If you cover the cost of travel expenses, plus the course fee, you can receive our expert training right in your local waters.
Ready to book? Contact us today to discuss details!