Charleston Weekend Getaway

Tour & Learn

(See Video for Details)

Prerequisites: No experience necessary!
Recommended Age: 10 - Adult

The Perfect Weekend in CHARLESTON

See a beautiful southern city from the water while you learn to drive a boat!

Step 1 :
Book a Course
Sailing | Yachting | Powerboating

Step 2 : Book Lodging or call Courtyard at 843-722-7229

Try a skill builder, or get certified with a Powerboat Certification or Yacht IPC.

Plan your Charleston Getaway now and stay at the Courtyard by Marriott

HOW to Choose a Boating Class

Build My Skills State License International License

Build My Skills

State License

So you need a US PowerBoating License?

Ours is good in ALL 50 States & Internationally!

We have 3 Great options for you to complete the 16 hours of required Classroom & On the Water training.

Our hands-on training approach dominates the boring classroom-only or online styles other schools use.

International License

For international licenses, you have 2 great choices.

For boats up to 26' you can click on the "State License" tab for a US Powerboating license.

For boats over 26' you are required to have an IPC (International Proficiency Certificate). Approved by the EU and good in 30+ Countries

There are 2 courses which take 5 days to complete

The following countries require a certificate:
Austria Belarus Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Finland France Germany	Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Norway	Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom	Moldova Russian Federation Serbia Sweden Ukraine

How About a Powerboating Licensing Class?

Starting and Safety
Safety, preparation & weather
Maneuvering concepts

Boating Equipment
Registration & capacities
Equipment requirements
Preparation & fueling procedures

Navigation and Rules of Driving
Navigation rules of the road

Aids to Navigation and Environmental Regs
Aids to navigation
Environment regulations

Exam Review Session
Review for the Final Exam (separate session)

On-The Water (Deck Hand)
Engine & electrical systems
Starting procedures

Docking
Leaving & returning to a slip
Close-quarters maneuvers

On-The Water (Deck Hand)
Anchoring
Steering a range
Proceeding to a destination
Person in Water rescue

Final Exam Skill

Certified Drivers License, Certified in all states!
Earn your boat insurance savings by joining boat lessons.