Private Powerboat Lessons
Basic To Advanced
Be a better boater with private lessons
Our private courses are a great alternative to rigid group lessons that force you into long days and a fixed timeline. Whether you’re looking to refresh your skills or try lessons before committing to buying a boat, private instruction is the best way to accomplish this.
Private lessons give you:
- a high level of focused attention to fast track competency and skill training.
- flexible scheduling that aligns to your availability,
- on-line access to the theory so you have 24 hour access and no rigid classroom structures.
- begin learning classroom materials before your lessons. Early prep makes for more effective learning and greater retention.
- Private learning experiences are proven to improve learning and heighten retention by 30%.
Lesson days are scheduled to average about 5 hours a day. This time is spent onboard the boat. We (and science) have determined that a 5 hour day maximizes retention and learning. After your initial assessment, we have a clear sense of your learning style and areas of focus for your full education. We create customized learning experiences to successfully meet your boating goals, whether it’s boat ownership, chartering, or being a better crew member.
We have a fantastic team of qualified instructors who will get you confident and boating safely in no time. All our lessons are taught on new Beneteau boats. You have the latest in designs, electronics and industry technology.
Our private lessons are offered all year long, seven days a week, with start times from early morning to late afternoons. Give us a call or book your package on line, and we’ll schedule your customized learning experience.
Where to start
Our highly experienced instructors will help you quickly determine where you are most comfortable and where you need that extra focus and attention.
3-Day Basic Powerboat Cruising Course:
Review our course content for the skills competency curriculum and overview of the course. In our 3-day course you get your skill levels up in half the time of large classes and go from novice to boater. The individual focus of the course allows for personalization and attention, unlike general schools that specialize in large group lessons. The course is taught to the the US Powerboating Curriculum and taught by experienced instructors. In a private course you move at your own pace and are able to focus on areas where you need more skill training and practice. It’s the fastest and best way to learn and be comfortable on the water.
One-Day Close Quarter Maneuvering Skills:
Our single day lesson is a great starting point if you want to refresh your skills or are new to boating and want to get a feel for the sport and if this is for you. This lesson gives you a focused sense of your skill sets handling a boat in close quarters and and quickly helps you understand your level of comfort on board. Most people returning to powerboating after a break or those starting out find docking and maneuvering in tight spaces the most challenging. This private lessons gets you up to speed quickly and with great confidence.
Sign up for our on-line courses through NauticEd and start learning today with the world’s most advanced on-line education system.