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Private Instruction

POWER YACHT CERTIFICATION

GAIN CONFIDENCE.  RELIEVE ANXIETY.  ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE.

Gain crusing proficiency with accomplished skipper, Mark Brown, US Coast Guard Captain and American Sailing Association “Outstanding Instructor.”  Mark provides instruction and/or captaining services aboard a variety of power driven vessels ranging in size from 40 – 90+ feet.

Achieve power yacht compentency and insurance approval in 2 – 3 full days.

  • A relaxed, confidence-building approach to training, that naturally flows step-by-step from start to finish.
  • Cruise and learn aboard your vessel, enjoying guided, “hands-on” participation.
  • Secure insurance coverage and reduce premiums with “on-the-water” training by licensed captain.
Captain Mark Brown, USCG, ASA

Mark Brown, USCG Captain

Private yacht instruction and training
Private yacht instruction and training
Private yacht instruction and training
Private yacht instruction and training
Private yacht instruction and training

MANEUVERING AND DOCKING

Learn to manage wind pushing dockward, boats pinned in too close, shorthanded/inexperienced crew, mooring ball difficulties, or awaiting for fuel or dock space with confidence and patience.

  • Bow-to and stern-to approaches
  • Springing-on and springing-off
  • Holding stationary before docking/fueling/pump out
  • Anchoring and mooring techniques
  • Line handling
  • Man-overboard procedure
Private yacht instruction and training
Private yacht instruction and training

SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT AND BASIC MAINTENANCE

Gain competence managing all systems from bow to stern. Captain Mark brings a lifetime of boating experience with sail, power, and multi-hauled vessels.

  • Electrical systems and power management
  • Mechanical systems
  • Fuel system management and environmental concerns
  • Water and waste management
  • Electronic navigation systems / operation
  • Electrical systems management
  • Water and waste management
  • Boat handling and Crew safety
  • Anchoring, theory, and teamwork
  • Teamwork in docking / communications
  • Pre-underway check lists and check lists in general
  • Boat maintenance and maintenance scheduling
Private yacht instruction and training
Private yacht instruction and training
Private yacht instruction and training

NAVIGATION AND TRIP PLANNING

Learn navigational theory and practices in both coastal and inland waters utilizing your on-board software and hardware along with charts and navigation tools.

  • Reading and understanding charts
  • Buoyage (red right return)
  • Sound signals for boat operations
  • Rules of the Road
  • Tides and current
  • Weather and Sea condition consideration
  • VHF Radio use
  • Marlinspike / Seamanship
  • Safety and Safety Equipment
  • USCG safety equipment requirements

Let Captain Mark ease you into embracing your new, cruising lifestyle!