Rev Up Your Boat Handling Skills with Our Motor Boat and Powerboat Courses!
Learn how to Dock, Launch, Turn, or Pilot Your Boat like a Pro at any one of our exciting classes. We offer private classes to help you master the techniques for safely handling your vessel, from docking, launching, turning, and pivoting to piloting, anchoring, retrieving, and even using a boat ramp.
If you've ever found a particular boating skill challenging or intimidating, our classes are designed with you in mind. We're all about making boating a fun, family-friendly activity that can act as a vacation or a blissful escape from the world. And guess what? There are even documented health benefits to spending time on the water!
All of our On-The-Water (OTW) classes are team-oriented, ensuring you have a blast while learning:
- Class I Vessels: (16 ft to 26 ft) | Student team size: 1-2
- Class II Vessels: (26 ft to 40 ft) | Student team size: 2-3
- Class III Vessels: (40 ft to 65 ft) | Student team size: 3-4
For vessels over 50 ft, we may even provide a second instructor, depending on the vessel's layout. Rest assured, we kick off all our classes with the National Safe Boating Council's Module 1 course to get you revved up and ready for safe and confident boat handling adventures! 🚤🌟
Boat Control On-Water Training Course (OTW 001)
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Rev Up Your Boat Handling Skills with Our Motor Boat and Powerboat Course Modules!
Ahoy, fellow sea enthusiasts! Whether you're new to powerboating or looking to boost your confidence in close-quarters docking and maneuvering, our Boat Control On-Water
Training Course is your ultimate ticket to aquatic adventures.
Our course modules are like treasure chests of knowledge, designed to teach boat handling skills to both recreational boaters and those hired to operate vessels for marine patrol. Led by a seasoned NSBC Certified Instructor, this motor boat and powerboat course will take you on a journey from the basics of safety gear and pre-launch checklists to the thrill of docking and refueling in tight spaces.
But that's not all – we keep the excitement flowing! Each maneuver is repeated, starting from idle speed to displacement mode and then soaring to planeing mode. It's like leveling up in a video game, but on the water!
What's more, you can earn a Certificate of Completion for each module, making it a badge of honor for your boating prowess.
Here's a sneak peek at our course modules:
Module 001: Introduction to Powerboating
- Powerboat Controls Familiarization
- Steering a Course
- Stopping a Boat
- Ferrying, and much more!
Module 002: Precision Docking and Boat Handling
- 180° Turns (Pivot Turn)
- Side-to-Side Docking
- Departing a Pier
- And more high-skill maneuvers!
Module 003: Open Water Boat Handling
- Mastering Boat Trim
- Operating in Displacement (Plow) Mode
- Expert Stopping Techniques
- Conquering Ferrying, and more!
Module 004: Open Water Advanced Maneuvers
- Dominating Planeing Mode Operations
- Mastering Course Steering
- Navigating and Crossing Wakes
- Life-Saving Man Overboard Maneuvers
- Fearless Ferrying, and more aquatic adventures!
Materials may vary depending on your location, ensuring you have the best resources for your boating journey.
Our course schedule is designed to fit your needs. Each of the four motor boat and powerboat course modules is approximately 4 hours long, but we tailor it to accommodate students' age and boating experience.
Private courses? Absolutely! We can bring the boating magic to your vessel anywhere in NJ or PA.
Vessel requirements: NSBC courses require a vessel of less than 26ft, with a center console boat under 26ft being the preferred choice.
Private non-NSBC courses can be taught on vessels up to 60ft.
Don't worry about the weather – we set sail with a max sustained wind speed of 10mph/8kts.
A few important notes to keep in mind:
- Our course can only be taught by an NSBC Certified Instructor.
- This isn't a certification program, but it's an invaluable learning experience.
- You'll need a state-issued Boating Safety Certificate or proof of completing a NASBLA motor boat course.
- A state-issued automotive driver's license is required.
- No experience is required, so beginners are more than welcome.
- The minimum age for operators is 16 years.
Ready to dive into the world of boat handling skills with our motor boat and powerboat courses? Join us for a boating adventure that will make waves of difference in your skills and confidence! 🌊🚤⚓
