About SaferBoater

Will you join us in our endeavor and save nearly 3,000 people from unnecessary death and injury in the coming year?

Where it All Started

Our non-profit foundation had made a home in beautiful historic Charleston, South Carolina, which is fitting, seeing that our state has more boating manufacturers than any state in the U.S.  As a group of safe boating advocates and instructors dedicated to helping new boat drivers navigate the waterways safely, we have come together to focus our efforts on enhancing education for the boating industry, starting right here at home on some of the busiest waterways on the East Coast.

Why is Boater Safety so Important?

Lets say your child just turned 16 years old. Would you give them a thin book to read about driving a car or flying a plane, and then cheerfully hand them the keys once they felt like they understood what it might be like to operate those machines?

We will assume you just answered 'NO' to that question!  Yet, that is exactly what happens when it comes to boating.

Boating is a fantastic opportunity for families and friends to enjoy the great outdoors together.   However, boating has changed forever.

How the Times Have Changed

Gone are the days of taking the helm from Dad in clear waters.

Twenty years ago, most captains would gladly work on the weekends and holidays because it would bring a premium payday.  Today, a large majority of professional captains feel that working a holiday means taking their lives in their hands.

Captains witness crazy things happening daily, and with more untrained boaters crowding the waterways, situations constantly arise where knowing how to maneuver quickly and expertly through close calls could mean the difference between life and death.

To us, basic boater safety training means protecting your life, your loved ones, and avoiding friends departing too soon in an unnecessary and gruesome way.

Our goal, through our boater education & training courses, it to educate all boaters, new and those of moderate ability, by teaching both the Rules of the Road, as well as practical on the water boat handling skills.

SaferBoater Captains don’t work for glory or great money. They work because they enjoy sharing their love of the water with newcomers.

Where We are Going

As of 2025, we now have certified instructors in nearly 30 states, we have several additional exciting projects and initiatives in the works,  and we are coming soon to an body of water near you.

If you would like to join our team as an advocate, we encourage you to reach out and tell us about yourself!

If you have 10+ years of experience on boats and have taught in ANY manner for more than 3 years, we encourage you to fill out an application to become a SafeBoater Instructor or TrustedBoater Assessor.