Boat Instructor?
 

So I passed my NH required course but I’ve never actually captained anything other then a PWC. I’m thinking I’d like to buy a Boston Whaler but before doing anything I was planning to rent a different boats to see what I like. However, I’d really like someone to give me practical hands on instruction on how everything works.

Is there such a thing as practical lessons or does everyone just have a friend with a boat?

Thanks

Congratulations for getting into boating.
Most likely we got started by an old timer needing a companion when we were 13. Spent time with him/her until we bought our own boat. The next thing you know you are captain of a 37 foot sportfisher. Eventually downsizing as years go by.
I found this on line and it may be helpful.

http://onthewatertraining.com/

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I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic

Want to buy an all original 1973, 13 foot Whaler Sport w/40hp/galvy trailer?

Anyone?

I’m local and have been giving private boat handling lessons for 15 years!

http://sweetvelocity.com

My wife took lessons from Janice Powell of JP Boating. She was excellent and lives locally. I have not heard her name mentioned in quite some time so not sure if she is still giving boating instructions.

Dan

Welcome to the site. That is a great service for new boaters as the boaters cert courses are easy to get but practical experience is more diffucult.

Two pieces of constructive criticism for your site though:
1.) I don't see that it needs to be SSL secured given the content and without proper certificate...many will not visit due to browser warnings
2.) Probably not best "form" to have a picture of a woman drinking a beer while at the helm on the front page of a site selling proper instruction on the water.

Good luck with your business! If my wife even considers taking the helm I will keep you in mind.

The Sweet Velocity site has both a Contact form and Shopping Cart ordering system which should be secured by a valid SSL certificate. Google considers both of those functions as data collection and will drop your ranking without SSL.

The installed certificate is just expired and I'm sure it will be updated soon.

Sweet Velocity is a new advertiser on this site this year and I hope you'll consider their services.

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JP Boating = Sweet Water
 

As an FYI to my previous post above where I mentioned JP boating, It appears JP boating is now Sweet Velocity owned by Janice Nazarenko formerly Janice Powell.

I can attest to her boat instructing skills as she did a great job with my wife!

I highly recommend this company!

Dan

Your boat sales person should be showing you how to safely operate any boat you may purchase. What size whaler are you looking for?

I applaud anyone who shows a willingness to learn how to be a safe boat operator before jumping in with both feet. Yes, a salesman will show a new boat owner how to operate, but going out and learning the controls of a boat is not the same as gaining real experience. In my opinion, there are way to many inexperienced boat drivers out there already (too many in boats that are too big and powerful for their experience) - I wish more people were willing to take the time to learn.

There are also a number of good books on the subject. These will help you get the information in your head. Then some careful practice with an experienced friend and you're got to go (carefully).

Formal lessons would be valuable if you can work them into your schedule but but telling a buddy you'll pay for the gas for a day in the water will work too.

Good luck!

Thanks for the input Mike. I don't know much about SSL but will check if I need to do something. As for the woman in the photo, I didn't think she was drinking a beer. More than one kind of beverage comes in a bottle. (I'm a fan myself of root beer which comes in a brown bottle as well). I'll keep your perspective in mind though when I'm scheduled to refresh the photos. You're likely not the only one who thinks that way!

Yes indeed that's me! Thanks so much for the kudos Dan!

I actually found out I did need to activate the renewal and it takes a few hours. Glad I found out now!!! I'm new to web-based business and I'm learning new things every day.

Good luck with your business venture Janice!

I wish you great success!

Dan

Potentially. Is the boat posted in the classifieds? Please forward me the link

Thanks, I'll be sure to reach out. Any issue giving lessons on a rental? Also, you do not give lessons to those with "Y" chromosomes?

When learning, please pay attention to the NO WAKE laws...it seems a large percentage of boat operators on Winni missed that lesson.:mad:

I just had an enlightening phone call with Janis earlier today. Sounds to me like she will accomodate to a multitude of details including Y chromosomes.