Boat Control On Water Training

Whether you are new to powerboating or would like to increase your confidence in docking and maneuvering in close quarters, this course is for you. Boat Control On-Water Training Course Modules are designed to teach boat handling skills to recreational boaters or personnel hired to operate a vessel used in marine patrol. Taught by a NSBC Certified Instructor, the course will progress from safety gear and the pre-launch checklist to docking and refueling in close quarters; each maneuver is repeated advancing from idle speed to displacement mode, then planing mode.

A Certificate of Completion can be awarded for each module, but this is not an instructor certification course. 

Course Modules

  1. Introduction to Power-boating

  2. Precision Docking and Boat Handling

  3. Open Water Boat Handling

  4. Open Water Advanced Maneuvers

Course materials and schedule will vary depending on location. Each of the four course modules is approximately 3 hours long, but time length may vary depending on the age and boating experience of the student.

Boat Lessons Course Designed For Single and Twin Engine​​​​​

  1. Our courses are taught by a NSBC Certified Instructors

  2. Students qualify for a certificate of completion after demonstrating the skills in each course. This course aligns with the American National Standard for on-water skills, as confirmed by an independent third-party assessment process. Strict adherence to the curriculum is crucial, as any modifications or deviations would invalidate the course verification. Recognized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as American National Standards, the On-Water Power, On-Water Sailing, and On-Water Human-Propelled standards outline the core skills that entry-level recreational boat operators are expected to demonstrate after instruction. For more information on these standards, visit www.abycinc.org or www.usnows.org.

Prior to taking the course, students are required to complete a NASBLA-approved boating safety course as well as meet the legal requirements of the state where the course is being held. This is your boating safety certificate and can be taken online or in person. If you don’t have your certificate please go to our Online Safety Course Page.