- 3hrs
- All Ages
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.
Quick Details
Navigate the waters with confidence and proficiency
Training session aboard your boat or ours.
This on the water, powerboat course is perfect for new boaters or those who wanting a refresher. Taught by our team of licensed and insured U.S. Coast Guard Captains, this practical hands-on training is designated to help boaters become safer and more confident on the water. The 3-hour course consists of 1-hour of dockside discussion and 2 hours of on the water instruction. This powerboat course will help boaters become confident and capable at the helm.
If you prefer to have training on our boat we will use the 24′ Sea Fox 249 Avenger.
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– Boat terminology and physics
– Weather/ocean conditions assessment
– Float Plan
– Safety gear familiarization/inspection
– Emergency/non-emergency procedures
– VHF radio use
– Helm controls and operation
– Basic boat operation
– Basic docking and undocking
– Electronic navigation and piloting
– Navigation rules
– Anchoring
– Person in the water recovery -
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.