Private Powerboat Lessons - Learn At The Pace Of Your Ambition
Don’t Let Someone Else’s Pace Hold You Back
Until now, group boating lessons were the only option available. We specialize solely in private lessons, and here’s why we don’t do group lessons::
- Pace is set to the least-experienced participant.
- Up to half the schedule is classroom-based.
- Hands-on time is limited.
- Information overload – reduced retention.
- Fixed dates that eat up entire weekends.
Reality is, group lessons take more time and money to get you feeling secure and competent in powerboat handling. You end up in the “take another course” treadmill to get the competency to feel good about taking the helm on your own.
The Private Powerboat Lesson Advantage
- All the hours you pay for your powerboat lessons take place on the water gaining skills.
- One-on one feedback and personal attention helps you learn faster.
- Online classroom modules available 24/7. Work at your own pace. Review material anytime.
- Flexible scheduling to fit your schedule.
- Faster progress, lower overall cost.
Private boating lessons offer a clear and effective way to learn important boating skills. This helps you enjoy the water safely and more easily.
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OUR PRIVATE POWERBOAT LESSONS
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2-Day (8-Hours On-The-Water) Skill Building Custom Course
WHO THIS IS FOR:
- Previous experience and want to refresh skills.
- Previous experience and want to do focused skill building.
- Beginner who wants to check out boating and lessons.
- All lesson time is on the water.
This course is completed over two 4-hour days. For experienced boaters looking to refresh or focus training on specific areas, it gives you a fast track approach to improving skill sets for handling a boat in open water or close quarters, whereever you feel the focus should be.
For beginners, it quickly helps you find out if boating and learning to boat is what you imagined and understand your level of comfort on board. It is a lead in to more comprehensive training if you decide that you want to pursue boating as a hobby.
Many people find docking and moving in tight spaces difficult. This is especially true for those who are new to powerboating or returning after a break. This private lesson gets you on top of the critical skills with greater confidence. The course content is customized to your needs, so it’s cost effective and highy efficient.
4-Day (16-Hours On-The-Water) Custom Safe Powerboat Handling
WHO THIS IS FOR:
- For beginners, the next course after the 8-hour intro day to reach a level of independent boating
- For boaters with some experience but not ready to take the helm, this will take you to competency
- All lesson time is on the water.
This course is completed over four 4-hour days on the water. The goal of this course is to take you to the level of competnency to safely operate a small motorboat and improve your boat handling skills.
The classroom time is completed through your student portal on NauticEd where you will complete the Skipper Small Powerboat course and navigation courses. Classroom courses are self-paced and done on your time. All lesson time is on the water where the application of theory and skill buidling happen.
We accomodate any schedule as lesson times are offered 7 days a week.
The state of California, US Coast Guard, and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved this course for the California Boater’s Card.
6-Day (24-Hours On-The-Water) Custom Powerboat Cruising
WHO THIS IS FOR:
- Beginners who want to become proficient at operating a small powerboat on their own. No powerboat experience necessary.
- Experienced boaters who need to start over after a loing absense from boating and need to refresh skills and relearn critical boat handling skills.
- All lesson time is on the water.
This course is completed over six 4 hour days. This is the ultimate course to up your skill level in half the time of group lessons. Personalization and focused attention are the key to your success. Private powerboat lessons are the fastest and best way to learn and be comfortable on the water.
Move at your speed attending to the areas where you need most attention to feel confident. Lessons are organized around your schedule and time.
The course is taught according to the the US Powerboating and NauticEd curriculum, taught by experienced instructors. The classroom time is completed on your NauticEd student portal. You will complete the Skipper Large Powerboat course and navigation courses. Classroom courses are self-paced and done on your time.
BAREBOAT CHARTER & INTERNATIONAL BOATING LICENSE CERTIFICATIONS
International Boating License
To rent a boat, charter a power yacht or power cat in Europe and many other countries, you need a recognized boating license.
We offer the SLC-p power boating license, accepted by all port authorities and yacht charter companies worldwide.
It ensures you meet international standards for chartering.
Bareboat Charter Certification
To rent a boat, charter a power yacht or power cat in the Caribbean, you need to have a bareboat charter certification.
We offer this certification through NauticEd, which is accepted by all port authorities and yacht charter companies worldwide.
It ensures you meet international standards for chartering.
Get Your California Boaters Card
Starting January 1, 2025, everyone who drives a motorized boat in California must have a valid California Boater Card.
Getting the California Boater card is easy. First, complete a state and NASBLA-approved boating safety course. Then, fill out a quick $10 online application. Your lifetime card will arrive after the application is processed
Tell Us Your Goals, And We'll Get You Boating In No Time!
Need Private Lessons On Your Own Boat?
We provide experienced and qualified instructors (all Coast Guard licensed) to give you lessons on your own boat. The minimum lesson time is 4-hours. Work on the areas you need most and get comfortable boating on your own.