- MOST POPULAR
- 3hrs
- All Ages
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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Master advanced boating skills and safety protocols with Maine Boating Academy.
Training session aboard your boat or ours. Taking your powerboat on an excursion beyond the protection of islands and the shoreline requires another level of skill and knowledge. Knowing how to navigate and handle your boat in wind and swells will make your trip safer and much more enjoyable. During this 3-hour on the water instruction course, our licensed and insured U.S. Coast Guard Captains will cover on the water topics to help you gain the skills you need to be a competent boater in open water.
If you prefer to have training on our boat we will use the 24′ Sea Fox 249 Avenger.
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– Weather/ocean conditions assessment
– Float plan
– Pre-departure checklist
– Emergency/non-emergency procedures
– Electronic navigation and piloting
– Boat operation in wind/swells
– Trimming
– Anchoring
– Person in the water recovery in open water -
Insurance policy
For all trainings and Captain for Hire services on customer boats, proof of vessel liability insurance must be provided prior to the training.
Cancellation policy
Maine Boating Academy reserves the right to cancel training due to Captain availability, boat availability, weather, or circumstances outside our control. Training or services will be rescheduled, or a credit will be issued.
Weather canceled training or Captain for hire service
Training and Captain for hire services are held rain or shine. Training or services may be canceled by the Training Captain or Maine Boating Academy if the weather is deemed unsafe or not conducive. Weather canceled training or services will be rescheduled or a credit will be issued.
Client canceled training or Captain for hire service
If client provides more than 48 hours notice, Maine Boating Academy will reschedule your training, issue a credit/refund minus a $100 non-refundable rescheduling fee. There are no refunds for cancellation notices 48 hours or less or for no shows.
Travel policy
For courses when our Training Captains come to you, free 1-hour round trip from Yarmouth, Maine included in cost of course. Additional travel is billed at $150 per hour / 30 min increments. Additional travel and gas charges may apply depending on location of training.