Training Videos

Help yourself get ready for your next adventure with us by preparing for how to operate the equipment safely and to minimize damage. Whether you are a first time renter or seasoned captain, training is always a good way to start out your rental experience. If you already have a boater's license, please ensure you bring that with you to your reservation and these videos are optional and a great refresher. For our renters who do not possess a license already, please ensure you click on the appropriate link below to complete the training course for your equipment prior to your reservation. These videos will take roughly 20 minutes to view and there is a test at the end that must be passed for the certificate.

*Disclaimer, every body of water is different with different signs, rules, and different scenarios may come into play. Please use these videos as an educational guide to familiarize yourself only. These videos do not replace any state laws or liability if damage should occur to any property, equipment, or bodily injury.

**How a boat is different than a car: https://youtu.be/Mx7zeK4dJxU?si=ynjLI3aj33dx64rs

First Time Boat Captain? Start here:  https://www.rentalboatsafety.com/power-boats

Please bring your certificate of completion with you to your rental reservation.

Extra Credit Boat Videos:

1. How to Dock your boat in 4 simple steps: https://youtu.be/DKc7ApaJCzQ?si=2jg9Y-lcVFgb-sc2

2. How to use trim tabs on your boat: https://youtu.be/oLPWdyByy9g?si=hliWDtkK54OrWuNl

3. How to trim your boat: https://youtu.be/FxSIhhXE1Aw?si=NF8GaOH2QgbIrPGv

4. How to breach your boat: https://youtu.be/ihr4PaGTves?si=kmUbmtR3f2vFQhnh

5. How to refuel your boat: https://youtu.be/OZ4ndeBz0G8?si=D8gGH5PEZqASy0zw

6. Using the SCAN technique to safely operate a boat: https://youtu.be/C814cAuvUoc?si=0oUDTdnQ5rFCiAyK

7. Must know Outboard rules: https://youtu.be/4KdC9t1SbHI?si=5P8DYiZLoKSSKy6U

Jetski Training Videos: https://www.rentalboatsafety.com/personal-watercraft

Please bring your certificate of completion with you to your rental reservation.

While a boater's license is not required, it is HIGHLY recommended. You can obtain it free at https://www.boatus.org/virginia. It is a lifetime license so well worth the time and effort.