Private Boating Lessons with Certified NSBC Instructor

Hands-On Powerboat Training – 3-Hour Course

Master Essential Boating Skills with Expert Instruction

Looking to improve your powerboat handling, docking, and close-quarters maneuvering? Our On-Water Boat Control Training is designed for recreational boaters and marine patrol personnel who want to develop expert-level boat handling skills.

Led by a National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) Certified Instructor, this comprehensive training covers boating safety, precision docking, open-water maneuvering, and emergency procedures. Each module builds on fundamental skills, advancing from idle speed operations to planing mode techniques.

Course Modules & Key Skills

Module 001: Introduction to Powerboating

• Pre-launch and pre-departure safety checklists
• Operating at idle speed and essential navigation techniques
• Boater’s eye awareness and situational assessment
• Standard and emergency stopping procedures
• Wind and current compensation: Weathervane and ferrying techniques
• Safe docking and departure procedures

Module 002: Precision Docking & Close-Quarters Handling

• Pre-launch safety protocols
• Controlled 180-degree pivot turns
• Docking alongside a pier and proper mooring techniques
• Safe departures in varying conditions
• Proper lookout techniques for increased situational awareness

Module 003: Open Water Boat Handling

• Adjusting boat trim for optimal performance
• Understanding stop lanyard function and safety benefits
• Operating in displacement mode
• Ferrying and holding station in open water
• Shoreline landing techniques

Module 004: Advanced Open Water Maneuvering

• Recognizing and managing plow mode
• Efficiently operating in planing mode
• High-speed avoidance turns and emergency stops
• Man overboard recovery procedures

Gain the skills and confidence to handle your powerboat like a pro. If you don’t want to attend a public class you can book your own private boating lesson today!