Powerboat Training In Pompano Beach Course Descriptions

If you are interested in a Power Boat Training Course Pompano Beach, Best Boat Club and Training offer several US Power Boating Certifications and training classes to get new boaters on their way.  Unlike most power boat lesson schools that offer only classroom or on-line instruction, Best Boat Club and Training has teamed up with US POWERBOATING to offer the importance of hands-on training as part of the certifications it offers.

Taking a boating training course offers several compelling reasons:

1. **Safety First:** Learn safety practices to protect yourself and others while on the water.

2. **Legal Requirement:** In many places, completing a boating safety course is a legal requirement for operating certain types of vessels.

3. **Confidence:** Gain confidence in your boating skills, allowing you to boat effectively and make informed decisions.

4. **Emergency Preparedness:** Learn how to handle emergencies like capsizing or engine failure, potentially saving lives.

5. **Navigation Skills:** Understand all rules, charts, and markers, ensuring you can safely navigate different waterways.

6. **Environmental Responsibility:** Boating courses often include information on environmental conservation, promoting responsible boating practices.

7. **Insurance Benefits:** Completing a course may lead to lower insurance rates, saving you money in the long run.

8. **Personal Growth:** Boating courses provide a sense of accomplishment and personal growth as you gain new skills.

9. **Enjoyment:** Well taught boaters often have more enjoyable and stress-free experiences on the water.

10. **Community:** Connect with a community of fellow boaters, share experiences, and access resources for a better boating lifestyle.

A variety of options exist to make training and certification easily accessible and enjoyable for anyone. Browse our available course descriptions below and for more information regarding any of our powerboat training, call us at (954) 383-1208 or email our training director at Juan@bestboatclub.com

 

Safe Powerboat Handling Training Course Pompano Beach

Class-Room And On-The-Water Instruction

The Safe Powerboat Handling Training Course is for anyone wanting to improve their boating knowledge and driving skills while learning how to safely operate a small motorboat by having hands-on, on-the-water training on actual boats. This two-day course covers both classroom and hands-on, on the water training, and is a US Coast Guard and National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approved course, meeting all state and national standards.

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  • Prerequisite: None
  • Course Type: Classroom and On-the-water
  • Instruction: Group: 3-4 people max; Private: 1 person
  • Course Length: Group: 16 hours; Private: 16 hours
  • Suggested Age: 14+
  • Certification(s) Earned: US POWERBOATING Safe Powerboat Handing Certification & NASBLA Florida State Safety Boating Credential
  • Cost: Call For Pricing

Basic Powerboat Cruising Training Course Pompano Beach

 

This 16 hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who has completed their “Safe Powerboat Handling” Certification yet desires to gain the experience needed to safely operate a twin outboard engine powerboat and improve their overall boat handling skills. Students are expected to already know the basic knowledge of the Safe Power Boat Handling course covering equipment requirements, rules of the road, aids to navigation, preparation, environment regulations, safety and emergencies.

If you are an experienced small boat operator you may “Challenge Out” of “Safe Powerboat Handling” by completing your states boating basics course and passing our Certification Challenge. Certification Challenge is a 2 hour evaluation of your boat handling skills on a small outboard powerboat by one of our certified instructors followed by a 50 question written exam.

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  • Prerequisite: U.S. Powerboat “Safe Power Boat Handling” Course
  • Course Type: On-the-water
  • Instruction: Group & Private Instruction Available
  • Course Length: 16 hours over two days
  • Suggested Age: 14+
  • Certification(s) Earned: US POWERBOATING “Basic Power Boat Cruising” Certification
  • Cost: Group: Call for Pricing

Single Engine Practical Training

Need To Improve Your Boating Skills?

We also offer hourly instruction and training with one of our U.S Power Boat Certified Instructors aboard our 21′ to 25′ outboard single and twin engine boats. If you feel your boat handling skills have gotten a little rusty and you need a refreshment or new practical maneuvers, this is a perfect way to gain or regain your confidence.

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  • Prerequisite: Safe Powerboat Handling or Single Outboard Basic Knowledge!
  • Course Type: On-The-Water Only Practical Instruction
  • Instruction: Private
  • Course Length: Minimum 4 hours
  • Suggested Age: 14+
  • Certification(s) Earned: N/A
  • Cost: Call for Pricing

Twin Engine Practical Training

This 4 hour private, on the water twin-engine course is for anyone who wants to learn and improve how to safely operate a twin engine motorboat and their boat handling skills on actual boats.  This twin engine directed thrust course covers the required practical skills and knowledge for the safe operation of boats with two engines.  It is designed for those who have some basic twin engine skills and want to improve their technique and tactic on some specific maneuver.

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  • Prerequisite: Basic Powerboat Cruising or Twin Outboard Basic Knowledge
  • Course Type: On-The-Water Only Practical Instruction
  • Instruction: Private
  • Course Length: 4 Hours
  • Suggested Age: 14+
  • Certification(s) Earned: NA
  • Cost: Call for Pricing