Boater Education - Training
CLASSROOM AND HANDS ON BOAT TRAINING PROGRAMS
Cap'n Dave's Marine Services during the off season months or by special arrangement will provide the public several options of boating safety courses. The company primary owners are Texas Parks and Wildlife instructors and are authorized to present the Texas State course along with our own company enhanced training topics. The Company can provide options for the training to include hands-on lessions for captains and crewmembers/spouses/family members. Cap'n Dave's is prepared teach the following courses:
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Boating Safety course
- Basic hands-on boating course for the new boat owner
- “Captains TOO” familiarization class for spouses
- Basic Maintenance and care of your boat / PWC
- General introduction to “How to use your GPS”
- “So you want to buy a Boat” class
- General Lake Familiarization and hazards course
These courses are designed if the person has no experience handling a powerboat, we can insure that there boating days on the water are safe and enjoyable ones for them and family members. The intent is to turn their concerns and lack of knowledge into confidence and competence at the helm.
If there are experienced powerboat owners who just purchased a larger power boat or who is changing boat designs, they can also benefit from a few hours of powerboat training bringing their skill level up to the demands required to safely handle a new powerboat.
Last, a class for the spouse or friend who wants to learn to operate the boat to make your family boating activities or cruises more enjoyable for everyone in the family. We maintain an extremely low student to instructor ratio in order to focus on the skill levels of each student.
BOATER SAFETY TRAINING / BOAT TRAINING CLASSES
Classes are taught by USCG licensed vessel Captains and certified Texas Parks and Wildlife Instructors.
CLASS DURATION |
CRUISE DESCRIPTION |
PRICING |
|---|---|---|
9 Hr. |
Expanded Boating Safety Course (includes PWC) which includes Sate of Texas Certification Certificate. Safety, handling, rules of the road, navigation and much more. Certified TP&W instructors and Master Captains. Note: Children born after September 1, 1984 are required to have a certificate prior to operating a boat or PWC. Requires 4 students minimum. |
$45.00 |
7 Hr. |
Basic Hands-on Boating Course For the New Boat Owner. Includes proper launching of a boat, safety, rules of the road, docking, line handling and trailering. Learn from an experienced Captain. |
$220.00 |
4 Hr. |
"Captains Too" Familiarization Class for Spouses. A must for couples, emergency handling of a boat, safety, docking and more. |
$125.00 |
2.5 Hr. |
Lake familiarization cruise and tour. Not sure of where the hazards are or where to go or NOT go on Lake Whitney. This is the hands on tour for you and your family. |
$175.00 |
4.0 Hr |
Basic Maintenance and care of your boat/PWC. Minimum 2 students. |
$40.00 |
2 Hr. |
"So you want to buy a boat" Class. A must for those thinking of purchasing a boat. Covers types of boats, needs and wants, pro's and con's. Minimum 2 students. |
$35.00 |
Give us a call for your training needs. Remember that children born after August 31, 1984 are required to have a boating safety class before operating a boat or PWC. |
TRAINING SCHEDULE
No Classes Scheduled At This Time.
