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Powerboating Courses

Learn powerboating!  When the class is over for the day, walk a sandy beach, find a hammock, snorkel, shop and relax. Education plus vacation. You owe it to yourself!!!

The powerboating courses listed in on our Web site are "live aboard", meaning the boat serves as your hotel as well as your classroom. Cabins on the boats are mostly double occupancy. In addition to accommodations, the cost of the course includes all instruction and provisioning for breakfasts, lunches, snacks, beverages and some dinners, which we all prepare and eat aboard. Part of the fun of cruising in new areas is trying the local cuisine, so we do plan to eat some dinners ashore. All dockage, mooring fees, fuel costs and cruising taxes are also included in the price. We spend the nights at anchor or on a mooring or docked at marinas in different ports and harbors. These live-aboard courses provide you with the opportunity to really go cruising, because you are living the lifestyle while you learn the skills. Oh, yes - also included, at no extra charge, is a whole lot of fun!

United States Powerboating Courses

FLORIDA - SARASOTA (5-Day Classes) - $2795
Come learn and polish your boat handling skills in the beautiful waters and balmy weather of Florida. This is the renowned hands on powerboating course that teaches you all the necessary skills.

January 28 - February 1 April 14 - 18 November 3 - 7
February 18 - 22 May 5 - 9 December 8 - 12
March 3 - 7 May 26 - 30  
March 24 - 28 June 9 - 13  

ADVANCED POWERBOATING CLASSES
You asked for an advanced course - here it is! Put your existing skills to work while further enhancing your knowledge and learning to take charge of the boat. This class encourages you to take increased responsibility and make the necessary decisions. You and your fellow students will be involved in every detail of planning and accomplishing each day’s cruise from one harbor to another. Sea Sense instructors will be there to guide and support you throughout.

7-Day Advanced Classes
January 12-18    March 29-April 4, $3195
 

California - San Diego
October is perfect weather for boating in southern California! Come savor the experience - what a great place to learn!

  • October 13 - 17, 5-Day Class, $2895

PACIFIC NORTHWEST – SEATTLE, WA & PUGET SOUND
Here's a Spring course to help you get ready for the prime cruising season! Learn in the Puget Sound waters, with their combination of big cities and small towns!

  • May 12 - 16, 5-Day Class, $2795

PACIFIC NORTHWEST –CANADIAN GULF ISLANDS (from Anacortes, WA)
This class will take us across the Straits from the U.S. islands to the Canadian ones! In addition to the expert boating instruction you expect, learn what it's like to clear Customs, use different currency and experience cruising to a neighboring country!

  • August 2 - 8, 7-Day Class, $3195

PACIFIC NORTHWEST - SAN JUAN ISLANDS (from Anacortes, WA)
This is the course that's been featured in many cruising magazines! Learn all the basics with the spectacular scenery of the San Juan Islands as a backdrop.

  • August 10 - 16, 7-Day Class, $3195

CHESAPEAKE BAY - ANNAPOLIS, MD
What a wonderful area to learn cruising under power! The Chesapeake is justly famous for its towns and cities and friendly ports and harbors. Learn all the boating skills you need to cruise safely and competently.

  • June 9 - 13, 5-Day Class

  • September 15 - 19, 5-Day Class, $2795

NEW ENGLAND - NEWPORT, RI
New England cruising in the summer is just about the best there is. Lessons here will help you gain the tools you need to handle different situations and scenarios, and give you confidence.

  • July 14 - 18, 5-Day Class

  • August 18 - 22, 5-Day Class, $2795

International Powerboating Courses

Learn powerboating in a Caribbean paradise!

When the class is over for the day, walk a sandy beach, find a hammock under a palm tree, snorkel, shop and relax. Education plus vacation. You owe it to yourself!!!

U.S. & BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS (from St. Thomas)
7-Day Classes
February 2-8 and November 16-22
Cost: $3495

ABACOS, BAHAMAS (from Marsh Harbour)
7-Day Classes
March 30 - April 5
Cost: $3495

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