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Master the art of precise navigation in tight spaces under the guidance of our experienced instructors. Whether you’re an enthusiast or a seasoned boater, our Intermediate Course ensures you command your vessel with confidence.
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Dive into the world of boating with confidence through the Beginner Boating Course at Maine Boating Academy. Our expert-led courses are tailored for beginners, providing essential skills in boat handling and safety.
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Maine Boating Academy
Great for both new and seasoned boaters alike, our on the water boat training courses are customizable and can be geared specifically to the skills you want to learn or improve upon. Proper boat training will keep you and your passengers safe on the water and will allow you to be confident at the helm. You can also contact us for your Captain for Hire needs. Our Captains are insured and USCG licensed. Learn more about why you should choose Maine Boating Academy!
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Captain Derek met us for the launch into our first trip and helped us with river navigation, reading charts, man overboard drills, and mooring. Four packed hours of training that set our summer up for success. We were so happy with the skills that we grabbed another four hour training session and worked on marina docking, anchoring, and open ocean skills.
– Steve D. via Google
Derek taught me boater awareness, how to read the current, tides and wind and how to boat in close quarters. Most importantly, Derek helped me to learn to remain calm getting in and out of my slip at the marina and docking at the Island dock. Derek’s training made my boating season enjoyable by helping to reduce my anxiety. Derek is smart, experienced, patient, understanding and responsive.
– Dennis K. via Google
Derrick was very knowledgeable, and obviously experienced after 20 years serving us in the Coast Guard. What was less expected was his incredibly patience and encouragement. I chose the intermediate session; and got so much out of the close quarter maneuvering lesson that I'm going to enlist him again to do the advanced open water training.
– Marc G. via Google
Derek is an outstanding seaman and an even better teacher. He instructed both of my sons in intermediate and advanced techniques and they benefitted greatly. I recommend Derek any strongly for new or experienced boaters looking to hone or develop skills.
– Kurt A. via Google
Derek went out of his way to meet us on our schedule. He was very knowledgeable about the boat and he was a really good teacher. Always stayed calm despite close calls.
– Sumi D. via Google