Becoming a boat owner is exciting and, for most people, a life-long dream come true. However, owning a boat is no joke. Boating safety and education is important to learn at any age. FL Boating Services offers private boating instruction conducted by licensed Master Captain, Chris Thompson.
Driving a boat requires technique and strategy, things most people learn over time. If you are in the situation where you want to learn how to handle and drive your own boat safely, reach out to Captain Chris. Captain Chris will travel from Jupiter to Ft. Lauderdale and teach you on your own vessel.
Captain Chris has taught hundreds of new and existing boat owners the fundamentals of inland and offshore navigation rules, docking, and utilizing their engines to work for them, not against them. Below is a list of topics covered in Captain Chris’s private training courses.
Topics Covered
- Inland Navigation (Intracoastal Waterways)
- Understanding Buoys
- Right of way through bridges
- Reading and Abiding by Speed Signs
- Offshore Navigation
- Boat Docking
- Driving
- Importance of Safety Gear on your Vessel
