Ways to Learn with Captain Rob
Practical boating education designed around real-world conditions—not theory. Whether you learn online, on the water, or with quick-reference tools, each option is built to help you make calm, confident decisions at the helm.
Captain Rob’s Boating Mastery (Online Course)
Learn the fundamentals online at your own pace before getting on the water.
Helm Cards
Waterproof decision cards that show you exactly what to do in high-pressure situations like docking, anchoring, and emergencies.
Secure checkout and scheduling handled off-site
Secure checkout and scheduling handled off-site
Private Lessons (On-Water)
Learn docking, anchoring, navigation, and real-world boat handling on your own boat. No guesswork—just hands-on training where it matters.
Secure checkout and scheduling handled off-site
Why Boat Owners Trust Captain Rob
Real experience. Real-world training. No guesswork.
Captain Credentials
• USCG OUPV License
• TWIC Card
• First Aid & Basic Life Support Certified
• 25+ years on the water (Great Lakes & Caribbean)
Safety Standards (What You Can Expect)
Before every lesson we run a short safety brief and gear check. You’ll learn and practice:
• Pre-departure checks (fuel, bilge, nav lights, lines & fenders)
• Risk management (wind/current, traffic, visibility)
• Emergency basics (MOB, fire, taking on water, grounding, prop-foul)
• Calm comms on VHF and within the crew
Gear I Always Carry
• USCG-approved PFD
• Handheld GPS
• Handheld VHF radio
• Flares & smoke signals
(We also review your boat’s equipment and suggest simple upgrades if needed.)
The Captain Rob Approach
Calm. Clear. Real-world training.
No guesswork, no overwhelm—just step-by-step instruction so you know exactly what to do on the water.
Ready to Feel Confident on the Water?
You don’t need more theory, you need real experience.
Get hands-on training on your boat and start feeling confident fast.