When we deliver boating instruction our aim is to get you to a point where you can simply enjoy boating without the fear that comes with docking and manoeuvring in the marina.

During our time together on-board your boat we will cover;

• Vessel familiarisation

It is really important that you have a basic familiarity with your vessel. Most of your servicing and repairs will be done via an external contractor (unless you are very hands-on), but there are fundamental things that you, as the skipper, will need to know and check every time you are on your boat.

• Pre-start engine/boat checks

We then take the owners through vessel startup, showing them a specific series of steps to follow for startup, which will then become their startup procedure. We use and provide a logbook with all of these steps – so that nothing ever needs to be forgotten.

• Introduction to boating safety

Our aim is to get you and your family (be it a husband and wife team and/or kids) to work as a team and practice coming into the marina pen and docking with as minimal fuss as possible. We will teach you to use lines and spring lines whilst standing on the boat.

• Radio communications

We go over radio checks and the basics of how to use your radio in the event of an emergency.

• Local knowledge and being ship aware

We will cover local area knowledge, which in the Boating Essentials Course is all about familiarity with the marina you are in, knowledge about where the fuel bowsers are, and where the pump-out station is. Additionally, we will go over any areas directly around the marina that you need to be aware of so as not to run aground or get into trouble.

• Safe Refuelling

In this section of the course, we will go through a full procedure for refuelling. This is important as refuelling a boat can go very wrong, and for the safety of you and your family and friends, it is important to understand best practices around refuelling.

• Vessel handling

The lion’s share of the program is spent handling and manoeuvring the vessel. We aim to get you to a point where you can manoeuvre your boat confidently and calmly both outside of the marina and within the confines of the marina (which is usually the most nerve-wracking part).

• Boat Docking

Docking can become an exciting challenge, providing as much joy as being out on the water. And the sooner you reach this level of docking, the more time you will find to spend on your boat.

• And More

Our Boating Instruction Program will allow for 3 x sessions of 3-4 hours each. We can structure the lessons around your availability and learning style. Doing the 3 sessions gives you time to absorb and also practice the skills you learn in order to increase your data retention and speed up your grasp of the essentials. To find out more

• Gain the confidence to make the most of your boating lifestyle…