Introduction to Powerboating Course

Welcome to the Introduction to Powerboating Course!

Ready to take the helm and enhance your boating skills? Our comprehensive Boat Control On-Water Training Modules are tailored for both novice and experienced boaters alike. Led by USCG Licensed Captains, these courses cover essential topics such as safety gear, pre-launch checklists, docking techniques, and advanced boat maneuvers. With a focus on hands-on learning, each maneuver is practiced progressively from idle speed to displacement mode. Enroll today and navigate the waters confidently!

Location: 5505 Hansel Ave

Registration Details:
Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today by registering online or contact us at [email protected].

Don't miss this unforgettable experience on the Conway Chain of Lakes, where adventure meets education in our Introduction to Powerboating course!

Class Duration

3-Hour Course

What to Know Before You Enroll

Our courses involve hands-on learning where students take the helm on public waterways. Per Florida State Law and NSBC policy, anyone operating a boat that was born after 1/1/1988 is required to attain a boating safety card prior to enrolling in our course or operating a power-driven vessel.

We recommend this FREE online course available through Boats US Foundation that satisfies this state requirement and prepares you for your day on the water with us! Students will be required to present their certificate of completion prior to attending on-the-water training courses.

What This Course Covers

• Pre-Departure Checklist & Safety Essentials
• Centering the Wheel
• Shifting Gears & Throttle Control
• General Steering & “Boater’s Eye”
• Standard Stop - Maintaining Bow Control
• Urgency Stop
• Understanding Weathervane Effect
• Ferrying Using the Wind: Stern-to-Wind & Bow-to-Wind
• Ferrying Using the Current: Bow-to-Current
• Holding Station (Using Wind & Current)

On your boat or ours? Our licensed Captains are able to join you on your vessel or take you out on ours. Let us know your preference!

Students will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the session.

Join us now to gain the confidence, knowledge, and hands-on experience needed to command the waves with ease. Enroll today to embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of powerboating.

Host or Publisher Central Florida Boating Association