(3 Hours)
2 to 4 People
From $550 : Small Boats Up To 25'
From $750 : Large Boats Over 26'
- Age : 12+
- Designed For : Experienced Boaters who want to touch up existing boating skills
How to Book this Course:
Most classes are private, on your boat or ours. Some captains do offer public classes on their boat. Check our map for availability.
Private on-water training takes place on your personal boat or you may rent a captain's boat for up to 4 participants (Ages 12+). Each participant will receive a certificate of completion.
Public on-water training on our boat requires a minimum of 3 participants. SaferBoater will arrange an alternative schedule if that minimum has not been met.
On the Water Session
Handling a Boat on Plane
You will learn both simple and advanced planning techniques to come up to plane, handling waves & wakes and several other maneuvering techniques that will keep your family safe and your boat undamaged.
- Recognizing Plowing Mode
- Transitioning to/from Planing Mode
- Boat and Engine Trim in Planing Mode
- Crossing Waves in Planing Mode
- Avoidance Turns ("S" Turn) on Plane
- and more...
As a wise old captain once quipped, "Its cheaper to learn how to do it right the first time, instead of paying to repair the damage to someone else's boat"
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Our courses are hosted nationwide. Please fill out the form below if you don't see the dates or locations you need, or would like to train on your boat.