Private Boater Class
Experience top-tier boating education with our private lessons! Whether you're a beginner or enhancing your skills, our hands-on training builds your confidence on the water.
Florida Boating Lessons offers private hands on boater training courses in Florida! Our nationally accredited instructors come to you! Classes cover docking, navigating and boat driving for beginners and advanced boaters alike.
Get personalized instruction on your boat or select our custom built vessel. With guidance from our US Coast Guard and National Safe Boating Council certified instructors, you'll learn key techniques for safe operation and docking.
Book your private lessons and start your journey to becoming a skilled boater!
We come to you!
Intro to Powerboating
3 Hr.
Sign up for your hands on Safe Boating course today and explore the exciting world of essential boating and docking skills! New to boating? No worries! We offer fun and stress-free courses perfect for beginners and families alike!
Course covers the following:
Dockside Training
Pre-Departure Checks
Centering the Wheel
Shifting & Throttle
Departing the Dock Safely
Steering
Stopping the Boat
Analyzing wind and current
Ferrying
Holding Position
Returning to Dock
Securing the Boat
Pricing
$425
Precision Docking and Boat Handling
3 Hr.
Join our second hands-on module, and explore precision boating and docking skills! Learn to dock in different conditions and wind angles and explore reversing your boat in tight areas.
Course covers the following:
Dockside Training
Pre-Departure Checks
Pivot Turns in Tight Areas
Docking Alongside a Pier
Docking With/Against Wind & Current
Close Quarter Maneuvering
Reverse/Backing Up
Holding Position
Returning to Dock
Securing the Boat
Pricing
$425
Boat Mastery Course
6 Hr.
This comprehensive hands on course will prepare with all the information needed to master inshore boating.
Course covers the following:
Pricing
$895
Trip Planning & Getting Underway
Required Safety Equipment
Boat Trim
Emergency Maneuvers
Wheel Control
Shift & Throttle Control
S.C.A.N. Technique
Navigation Rules/Aids
Planing/Displacement Mode
Steering
Crossing Wakes/Waves
High-Speed Stops
Steering a Range
Ferrying
Shoreline Landing (Beaching)
Returning to Dock
Securing the Boat
Open Water Advanced Maneuvers
3 Hr.
You're ready to master advanced boating techniques, such as Man Overboard rescue, Advanced Docking and Line Control, and electronic navigation.
Course covers the following:
Trip Planning & Getting Underway
Required Safety Equipment
Plowing and Speed Control
Trim Engine & Tabs
Long Range Cruising
High Speed Turns
Avoidance Maneuvers
High-Speed Stops
Crossing Wakes/Waves
Man Overboard (MOB)
Returning to Dock
Securing the Boat
Pricing
$425
Docking Lessons
3 Hr.
Master the art of docking by learning to manage wind and current conditions effectively. With the right techniques and practice, you'll be able to dock your boat safely and with confidence, no matter where you are. Join us as we explore the essential skills to help you dock anywhere with ease!
Course covers the following:
Propulsion Basics
Docking Terms
Proper Approach
Controls
Line Use
Teamwork with Lines
High Winds & Current
Walking the Boat
Solo Docking
Pricing
$425
Our Customers love us!
Chloe M
Holly Hill, FL
Even though I grew up in Key West and have spent a lifetime around boats (Owned my first boat with engine in 6th grade), I still learned so much from Mark that I didn’t know before. He answered every question thoroughly and shared practical tips we could put into practice right away.
Jermaine R.
Orlando, FL
Captain Mark provided an outstanding learning experience. We began with a thorough review of essential boating principles on the dock, followed by practical, hands-on training on the water. Within a short time, I was docking confidently and managing land points even in windy conditions. The instruction was clear, patient, and highly effective—well worth the investment of time. Thank you, Captain Mark!”
Mark B.
Eustis, FL
Great day on the water with captain Mark. Great teacher, very enjoyable.
Heather L.
Mt. Dora, FL
I had an extremely positive experience with Boatmasters. I’ve been boating since I was a child, Marks knowledge of navigation and boat handling brought a clearer prospective. He’s fun to learn from and his presentation is enjoyable. I highly recommend no matter your skill level, you can always learn something new or a new way to see it.
