Private Lessons

Get out of the classroom and behind the wheel! US Power boating offers the Nation’s best and most comprehensive hands-on boating courses.

Course Description

Private lessons are a great way for boaters of any level to incrementally build knowledge and skills to safely operate a small powerboat, or take their skills and confidence to the next level. The wonderful part of a lesson is we can tailor it to your needs and move through the skills and material at your pace.

  • Boats who want individual private instruction
  • Those with unpredictable schedules
  • Boat owners who want to learn and develop skills using their own boat and navigation equipment
  • Focus on a specific skill
  • Work on your boat handling skills
  • Refreshers to brush up on knowledge and skills you haven’t used
  • Get familiar with our boats, the local areas, and GPS equipment
  • Focus on a specific skill
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Dockside

  • Engine Controls
  • Electrical Systems
  • Securing the boat & dock lines
  • Weather, Wind, and Current
  • GPS functionality & operation
  • Safety Equipment
  • Pre-departure checklist
  • Maneuvering

Classroom Sessions

  • Nautical chart
  • Rules of navigation
  • Preparation, responsibilities and expectations

On-the-Water

  • Minimum Control Speed
  • Rules of the road
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Landmarks and Aids to Navigation
  • Acceleration/High-speed maneuvering and Navigation
  • Anchoring
  • Returning to dock

PRO-TIP – SPLIT IT WITH A FRIEND OR SOMEONE ELSE YOU KNOW WHO WANTS TO LEARN TO LOWER YOUR COST.

Rates

2-hour lesson $200

Additionl hour $100

Additional Training Information

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