On-the-Water Training – A New and Unique Program
Developed under a grant from the U. S. Coast Guard, our Practical On-the-Water Training breaks new ground by providing high quality, affordable training for those who want to develop or improve their boat handling skills.
Program Benefits
Whether you are brand new to boating, or have previous boating experience, this training can provide a number of benefits:
• Learn the right techniques from the start!
• Improve your current boating skills!
• Learn proper safety techniques!
• Develop your confidence at the helm!
• Get more out of your boating investment!
• Have more fun!
The Training
This program is an 8-hour seminar, it will include 4 hours of classroom training and 4 hours of training and practice behind the wheel of a boat. We recommend that you first complete a boating safety course, but previous on-the-water experience is not required. The cost of this course is $199. The price of the course covers the cost of materials, operations, and facilities. Instruction is provided free as a public service. Students may take this course at any participating location. The boats and training facilities are provided through our local member squadrons. Boats are all well-maintained and have passed safety inspection.
What You Will Learn
Skills covered in the training:
- Basic boat controls and operation
- Low-speed maneuvering
- High-speed maneuvering
- Emergency maneuvers
- Avoiding collisions
- Docking
- Anchoring
- Line handling and knot tying
- … And much, much more!
Training Locations
Three different locations / Squadrons are offered:
- Lake Pepin / Hiawatha Valley Squadron
- St. Croix River / St. Paul Squadron
- Lake Minnetonka / Minnetonka Squadron
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Minnetonka Class Room Training:
- September 18th 6-10pm @ Peace Church, St. Louis Park, MN
Minnetonka On-The-Water Sessions:
- September 24th 9am-1pm – Lake Minnetonka
- September 24th 5-7pm – Lake Minnetonka
- September 25th 5-7pm – Lake Minnetonka