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Instruction for Women by a Woman:
If you would like to be able to handle your boat in an emergency, occasionally take the helm or feel comfortable taking it out on you own, learning from your spouse is not always the best option.
Likewise, learning to operate a boat by reading a book or taking a classroom course is like learning to drive a standard shift car by reading a manual. It just doesn't work.
Certainly, Power Squadron, Coast Guard Auxiliary and other Rules of the Road courses are extremely important and every boater should take one, just like the classroom portion of Driver's Education.
But don't forget how you learned to parallel park: it wasn't at a desk!
I believe in offering you the opportunity to learn the basics with the best of both worlds;
a short introduction to all aspects of the boat, and actual time at the helm.
My goal for you: face your fears, build your comfort level and let you boat safely, learning with concentrated one-on-one instruction.
The Course:
Emergency Procedures
Rules of the Road
Knots and Line Handling
Basic Pre-Cruise Inspection
Start-up Procedures
Leaving the Dock
Wind, Waves & Currents
Anchoring
Docking
Shutdown Procedures
Training rates are on an hourly basis, with a two hour minimum.
I train on your boat, at your marina, and in your local operating water, for the most relevant and useful training experience.
Owners are expected to supply all US Coast Guard required equipment.
I will verify the USCG required equipment list prior to departure.
Owners are also expected to carry adequate insurance on the vessel, including covering the captain.
Testemonials
This year we went from an 18’ boat to a 27” boat. My first thought was that “a boat is a boat” and I could handle anything. I could not have been more wrong. My daughter found out about Capt’n Sue and suggested that my wife and I take lessons from her. Swallowing my male pride, I contacted her. That decision has made all the difference. Sue has a gentle, fun way of imparting her boating knowledge and experience, as well as removing all the doubts and fears I had in my boat handling ability. I highly recommend that anyone just getting into boating or moving up in boat size contact Sue and learn from a “master”. This was definitely a great investment in our future boating satisfaction and enjoyment. And besides, the lessons are far less costly than the damage we could have incurred from our lack of knowledge.
Randy K.
Moving up to a larger boat was somewhat overwhelming, so I need to learn many new things, like tying lines, maneuvering, and docking.
As a woman I wanted to know how to drive our 27 foot boat, so my husband could rely on my help. Sue taught me how to handle our boat in many different situations, by practicing the techniques of getting on plane, adjusting the trim tabs, docking, pivoting, using the VHF radio.
Capt’n Sue was a fantastic teacher and I now feel confident about my boating skills. I would recommend that women take a boating course, even though they don't plan on driving their boat. You really need to know how to pilot your boat in case of an emergency, but why not have some fun and drive it too!
Valarie K.
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