Learn to drive your boat

I teach private On-The-Water boat handling courses for anyone who is interested in learning how to operate their new powerboat, or learning a new skill. I hold a 100ton captains license and only National Safe Boating Instructor on the Delaware River. Courses are taught in 4 hour modules on your personal boat. Students must be 18 or older Students must currently hold a NJ or PA or (your local) boating safety certificate. Module 001: Introduction to Powerboating -Pre-Launch / Pre-Departure -Operating the vessel at idle speed -Intro to Boaters Eye -Standard and Urgency Stops -Weathervane Technique -Ferrying with the current and wind -Return or Leaving Dock Module 002: Precision Docking and Boat Handling -Pre-Launch -180* Turn-Around or “Pivot Turn” -Docking Alongside a Pier -Departing a Pier -Proper Lookout Module 003: Open Water Boat Handling -Boat Trim -Stop Lanyard -Operating in Displacement mode -Ferrying in Displacement mode -Holding station -Shoreline Landings Module 004: Open Water Advanced Maneuvering -Recognizing Plow Mode -Operating in Planning mode -Avoidance Turns -Emergency Stops -Man Overboard procedures To register or get more information - WhitmanMarineTraining.com