Powerboat Training
US Powerboating offers the Nation’s best and most comprehensive hands-on boating courses.
Get out of the classroom and behind the wheel!
Semi-Private Classes
New to boating? If you don’t have prior boating experience but you want to rent a boat on your own, these classes cover the hands on training to operate a boat and are required to reserve a rental.
Semi-private training classes can be taken on the same day or on different days and must be taken in the order of Boat Handling followed by Open Water. Class fee is $199/class per person. Successful completion of both classes is required if you have no prior boating experience and want to rent our 21′-27′ boats. Note: Your first few rentals may be limited to our 21′ boats.
Have some prior boating experience? If you have lake boating experience but need navigation training to be approved to rent any boat other than our 13′ Boston Whaler, these classes are required and will improve your boating and navigation skills so you can rent with confidence all season long.
Tuesdays & Thursdays Only
Boat Handling Session: 8:00am -11:00am
Open-Water Session: 11:30am -2:30pm
Semi-private classes have a $99 non-refundable fee for class attendee cancellations. There are no refunds in the the event LIBR needs to reschedule the class, only “store credit” for a future class in the same season. There are no “store credits” or refunds for no-show class attendees. Classes are held rain or shine unless the instructor deems the weather “unboatable” in which case you will have a credit on file for use at a later date.
Boat Handling Session: 8:00am -11:00am
Tuesday or Thursday
- Dockside Training
- Pre-Departure Checks
- Trip Planning and Navigation
- Departing the Dock Safely
- Driving the Boat
- Maintaining Proper Lookout
- Close Quarter Maneuvering
- Reverse/Backing Up
- Holding Position
- Anchoring
Class Fee: $199/ person. Masks Required for All Classes.
Open-Water Session: 11:30am -2:30pm
Tuesday or Thursday
- Getting Underway
- Planing and Speed Control
- High-Speed Stops
- Steering a Range
- Crossing Wakes/Waves
- Required Safety Equipment
- Man Overboard (MOB)
- Mooring Arrival and Approach
- Returning to Dock
- Securing the Boat
Class Fee: $199/ person. Masks Required for All Classes.
