MHYC Small Powerboat Skills Program

Have you wanted to learn how to drive a powerboat but don't know where to start? 

MHYC offers the official course to earn your Ohio Boater's License, and, once licensed, provide one-on-one "in-boat" instruction in our powerboats. You'll gain the confidence and skills necessary by practicing on a real boat! 

Already have your Boater's License? Skip straight to the Powerboat Skills Sessions.

This program is open to MHYC Members and the community. Participant must be at least 10 years old, but many Adults take our course too!  

2026 Registration and Dates coming soon! 

Ages 10 - Adult

Ohio Boater's License Course (On Land)

When: DATE TBD 10a to 4p

Take the course to earn your Ohio Boater's License (required for all powerboat operators born after 1982).

Small Powerboat Skills Session

When: Date TBD -  2 sessions, 1.5 hours each day (3 hours total)

Once you have earned your Ohio Boater's License, you will be eligible for our Powerboat skills sessions, where you will learn practical skills on how to start, dock, and cleat off a powerboat on a MHYC Whalers. Lifejacket safety, passenger safety, rules of the road and radio skills will also be taught. Choose your  1-hour time blocks each day to work with our instructors. Bring your lifejacket and a lunch!

Session Options

Powerboat Package *BEST DEAL!  Boater's License AND Powerboat Skills Sessions: $150 member, $225 Non-Member. ($15 discount for additional family members)

Boater's License Class ONLY $30 Members, $50 Non-Member. ($5 off additional family members)

Powerboat Skills In-Boat Sessions ONLY (2) 1-hour sessions (Must have valid Ohio Boater's License) $145 member, $190 Non-Member. ($10 discount for additional family members)