Intermediate Course: Close Quarter Maneuvering

3 Hour On Water Powerboat Training

by Maine Boating Academy· Yarmouth, ME
From$495

What to Expect

Improve your boating skills!

Duration

3 Hours

About

Receive hands on boating instruction on our training vessel at Yarmouth Boat Yard.

Leaving or returning to the dock is often high stress. Gain confidence and be comfortable operating in close proximately of boats, docks, and in congested areas. This on the water powerboat course helps you understand how weather can affect boat physics and boat operation in confined areas.

During this is 3-hour training, our fully insured, licensed U.S. Coast Guard Captains will guide you through the following techniques:

  • Weather/ocean conditions assessment
  • Float Plan
  • Pre-departure checklist
  • Departing dock
  • Controlling momentum
  • Stopping
  • Backing
  • Pivot turns
  • Ferry gliding
  • Bow docking
  • Stern docking
  • Mooring buoys

More Info

Our Training Vessel

Training will take place at Yarmouth Boat Yard on our Training Vessel which is a 24' Sea Fox 248 Avenger.

Address

72 Lafayette Street, Yarmouth, Maine

Pricing

Person • Academy Boat · Instruction on Maine Boating Academy Boat$495

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 2 days before the start time.

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