Try Boating: Overview

Have you always wanted to see what boating is all about without spending a lot of time and money.

Our “Try Programs” are for those who want that want to try boating but never got the chance. Join us for a day, 1/2 day/2 hr time of boating school and decide for yourself if learning how to handle a boat is what you want to do. If so, step up to one of our other programs, such as ASA 101 Basic Keelboat or Power Boating for Dummies Course to keep the fun going.

You just pick the boat you want from our fleet, we will provide an instructional captain, and you can spend the time alone or with friends and family. As many as 6 crew on our larger boats, 3 to 4 on the smaller ones. This experience will give you an opportunity to move forward safely and with confidence.

Classes could include:

Basic Boating 1/2 day – This crucial skill-builder course will teach you the basic parts of the boat, important laws, rules of the water, operating instructions, handling waves & wind, and safety checklists.

Docking & Boat Handling ½ day – You will master basic handling requirements for everyday common situations on the water, starting with dock departure, turning the boat around 180 degrees and docking approaches.

Open Water Boating ½ day – Focus will be on real-world boat handling situations on the open water, learning to read navigational signals, and learn how to avoid over-steering and course correction issues when traveling a long distance.

Boat Ramps and Trailering ½ day – Learn how to quickly & confidently master the boat ramp and trailering with several crucial techniques.

Private Family Lessons ½ day – Have a New Boat? Bring the family together and let us teach your Entire Family how to operate, care for and enjoy your new investment!

Youth Boating & Safety ½ day – Participants will learn how to safely operate a small powerboat

Look on our registration for group options.

Contact Us at 252-249-2424 or Email for more information… Info@BowtoSternBoating.com