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Confidence at the Helm Starts Here

Focused on docking, anchoring, navigation, and real-world handling — on your boat, in your marina.

On-Water Training Services

Hands-on, one-on-one training on your boat, at your marina, focused on real situations you actually face.

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Private On-Water Training

Best for new boat owners or anyone who wants full-spectrum confidence.
Professional instruction tailored to your boat, your marina, and your goals. We work through docking, anchoring, navigation, and boat handling until it feels natural and controlled.

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Skill-Focused Masterclasses

Designed to fix one specific skill fast — docking, anchoring, navigation, or electronics. Targeted, hands-on sessions that focus on real situations, helping you solve a problem quickly or sharpen confidence in tight conditions.

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Real-World Handling Sessions

Built for wind, current, traffic, and tight spaces — no simulations. Train in real conditions where confidence is built before pressure hits. No guessing.

Training Packages & Pricing

Core Training Courses

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10-Hour Complete Boating Course — $1,000
The most comprehensive option. Designed to turn you into a confident, capable boat operator.

Includes:
• Docking (single & twin engine)
• Anchoring
• Navigation (day & night)
• Handling wind, current, and tight spaces
• Safety and confidence-building

Delivered in three ~3-hour sessions.
Highly recommended for new boat owners.

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5-Hour Beginner Boating Course — $500

Focused foundation training for new or nervous boaters.

Includes:
• Basic docking and slow-speed handling
• Intro to anchoring
• Local navigation
• Core safety skills

Delivered in 2–2.5 hour sessions.
A great starting point for first-time operators.

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Skill-Based Training Modules
(2-hour minimum per session · $100/hour)

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Docking Masterclass — $300 (3 hours)
Tight-space control, approach angles, wind handling, throttle finesse, and safe tie-up technique. Tailored to your boat and marina.

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Anchoring Masterclass — $300 (3 hours)
Anchor types, setup, scope calculation, bottom types, setting and resetting, rafting, overnight, and emergency anchoring.

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Navigation Masterclass — $300 (3 hours)
GPS and paper charts, route planning, buoys and markers, hazards, safe speed, and real-world navigation checks.

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Real-World Handling Session — $200 (2 hours)
Hands-on training in real conditions: wind, waves, traffic, and tight spaces.
No simulations. No guessing.

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Boat Transport Services

Short-Range Relocation — starting at $500
Captain services for moving your boat to nearby marinas, service centers, or hurricane storage yards.

Choose the Right On-Water Training for You

Not sure where to start? Training is tailored to your boat, your marina, and your experience level.

Whether you want full confidence from the ground up, help with one specific skill, or real-world practice in challenging conditions, there’s a clear path forward.

All sessions are hands-on, one-on-one, and conducted on your boat — no classrooms, no simulations, no guesswork.

On-Water Training Services

Hands-on, one-on-one training on your boat, at your marina, focused on real situations you actually face.

Private On-Water Training

Calm, professional instruction tailored to your boat, your marina, and your goals. We work through docking, anchoring, navigation, and real-world handling step by step until it feels natural.

 Skill-Focused Masterclasses

Targeted sessions for specific skills like docking, anchoring, navigation, or electronics. Ideal if you want to fix one problem fast or sharpen a specific weakness.

Real-World Handling Sessions

Train in real conditions — wind, current, traffic, tight spaces. This is where confidence is built before pressure hits. No simulations. No guesswork.

Ready to Feel Confident at the Helm?

Whether you’re brand new to boating or want to sharpen specific skills, training is tailored to your boat, your marina, and real conditions you actually face.

No classrooms. No simulations. Just hands-on, one-on-one instruction that builds real confidence.
 

Train with Captain Rob
Online courses

Helm Cards

On-the-water instruction

 

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Great Lakes & Puerto Rico
Training available online and on the water

939-386-2939

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