Boating Instruction - Anytime Charters

On-The-Water Boater Education Courses

On-the-water training teaches you everything you need to know about safety and boat handling so you have the confidence and skill to keep your family and passengers safe as you enjoy the great SWFL waterways. These courses follow the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) and SaferBoater boat safety curriculum and are all taught hands one by an USCG licensed and NSBC certified Captain.

Refresh Your Skills

Been a while since you last went boating? Perhaps you need a skill refresher? Our Skill Builder classes are designed for any boater who would like to strengthen or refresh specific powerboating skills.

Boating Fundamentals

Module 1 of 4 - This crucial skill-builder course will teach you the basic parts of the boat, important laws, rules of the water, operating instructions, handling waves & wind, and safety checklists.

Precision Docking & Boat Handling

Module 2 of 4 - You will master basic handling requirements for everyday common situations on the water, starting with dock departure, turning the boat around 180 degrees and docking approaches.

Open Water Boat Handling

Module 3 of 4 - Focus will be on real-world boat handling situations on the open water, learning to read navigational signals, and learn how to avoid over-steering and course correction issues when traveling a long distance.

The Art of Docking

Learn and Master the Art of expertly departing and returning to a dock or boat slip.

Boat Ramp & Trailering

Learn how to quickly & confidently master the boat ramp and trailering with several crucial techniques.

Open Water Advanced Maneuvering

Module 4 of 4 - You will learn how to reach planing speed, handle wakes, sharp maneuvers and man-overboard tactics.

Private Family Lessons

Have a new boat? Bring the family together and let us teach your entire family how to operate, care for and enjoy your new investment!