Confidence at the helm, on your own boat.
Hands-on training with a commercial ferry captain. From $100/hour. Book your first 2 hours online ($200); the final price depends on your boat and group size.
New boat owners
Learn your boat's systems and handling from day one.
Partners and family
Everyone who wants to take the helm, not just the owner.
Moving up
Going to a bigger boat or twin engines? Master the difference before it matters.
Ten steps, in the order you'll use them on the water.
Includes the Seawise Academy
Every training client gets lifetime access to our online course: checklists, knot guides and lessons you can review anytime before you head out.
- 1
Safety first
- 2
Arriving at the boat: the pre-departure check
- 3
What to bring aboard
- 4
Engines: start, monitor, shut down
- 5
Bow thruster
- 6
Trim tabs & engine trim
- 7
Lines & knots
- 8
Anchoring: read the area, set it right
- 9
Docking every time
- 10
Setting up your home dock
- 1
Tell us what you need
Answer a few quick questions about your boat or your plans. It takes about 2 minutes.
- 2
Get a clear plan and price
We reply with a detailed quote, usually within 24 hours. Pay your deposit online in one tap.
- 3
Enjoy the water
We handle the logistics, the boat and the safety. You enjoy the ride.
Training happens on your boat, because that's the boat you need to master. No boat yet? Ask us.
Most owners start with 2 hours and add sessions as needed. We'll recommend a plan after your first session.
Yes. Tell us how many people will train so we can price it correctly.
No. This is practical boat-handling training. It doesn't replace a USCG license or a state boating course.