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Credentials & Safety
USCG-licensed, insured, and safety-first instruction—calm, private, professional.
Captain Credentials
Captain Credentials
USCG OUPV (6-pack) License
TWIC Card (Transportation Worker Identification)
First Aid & Basic Life Support Certified
500k Captain’s Liability Insurance
20+ years on the water (Great Lakes & Caribbean)
Safety Standards (what you can expect)
Safety Standards (what you can expect)
Before every lesson we run a short safety brief and gear check. You’ll learn and practice:
Pre-departure checks (fuel, bilge, nav lights, lines & fenders)
Crew roles & “who does what when”
Risk management (wind/current, traffic, visibility)
Emergency basics (MOB, fire, taking on water, grounding, prop-foul)
Calm comms on VHF and within the crew
Gear I Always Carry
Gear I Always Carry
USCG-approved PFDs
Handheld GPS
Handheld VHF radio
Flares & smoke signals
(We also review your boat’s equipment and suggest simple upgrades if needed.)
Training Approach
Training Approach
My goal is simple: safe, confident boat handling.
Lessons are one-on-one, calm, and methodical, taught on your boat at your marina. We drill real moves—docking, anchoring, navigation, GPS setup—until they stick. You leave with checklists and Cockpit Cards to stay calm under stress.
Insurance & Coverage
Insurance & Coverage
I carry $500,000 Captain’s liability insurance. We train within your marina’s rules and conditions. Travel/time adders apply outside local radius.
FAQs (add as a Collapsible group)
FAQs (add as a Collapsible group)
Do you train new owners?
Yes—that’s my specialty. Calm, step-by-step practice until docking and anchoring feel routine.
Can my family or crew join?
Yes. I assign clear roles and give simple scripts so everyone knows what to do.
Will we practice in wind/current?
When conditions allow, yes—that’s where confidence is built. Safety first, always.
Do you provide checklists?
Yes—pre-departure, docking, anchoring, and emergency Cockpit Cards (PDF).
Ready to train with a licensed, insured captain?
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