Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - Interest in boating, docking, and navigation lessons?

Descant · 08-22-2014, 10:47 PM

I know two ladies who have experience in everything from small outboards and I/O,s to medium single engine inboard (not I/O) cruisers to larger twin cruisers (not I/O). Huge skill levels and people often express envy and say "I wish I could do that". They offer for free, but rarely does someone accept. So who will pay?

You seem to be in the right area. I don't count, but more members seem to write in about problems in Wolfeboro than other public docking areas. I never hear stories about lack of skills in Glendale, where all family members of all ages and sexes drive just like everyone rides a bike.

As suggested earlier, maybe the best marketing plan is to sell your services to marinas, not individuals. You should get qualified to teach Boater Cert classes too, if only to build credibility. A USCG or USPS certification would also be good.

08-22-2014, 10:47 PM	#18
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,329 Thanks: 1,335 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,051 Posts	Demand? I know two ladies who have experience in everything from small outboards and I/O,s to medium single engine inboard (not I/O) cruisers to larger twin cruisers (not I/O). Huge skill levels and people often express envy and say "I wish I could do that". They offer for free, but rarely does someone accept. So who will pay? You seem to be in the right area. I don't count, but more members seem to write in about problems in Wolfeboro than other public docking areas. I never hear stories about lack of skills in Glendale, where all family members of all ages and sexes drive just like everyone rides a bike. As suggested earlier, maybe the best marketing plan is to sell your services to marinas, not individuals. You should get qualified to teach Boater Cert classes too, if only to build credibility. A USCG or USPS certification would also be good.