Boat Handling Clinics For Power & Sail

Private instruction for boat owners

BoaterSkills.ca instructors are available by appointment to come to your boat and teach essential operator skills. Our Boat Handling Clinics are perfect for new boater owners and for experienced boat owners (note: we do not provide the boat) who want to improve or develop new skills.

We come to you! BoaterSkills.ca is based in Toronto, but we may be able to send an instructor to you. CONTACT US for details (mileage fees may apply).

Book your private clinic in 2-steps

Step 1: CONTACT US to arrange a date and time for your private clinic. Wait times may vary.

Step 2: Complete an online booking so that we have all of the necessary information to make your clinic safe, educational, and enjoyable for everyone on board!

PLEASE NOTE: Boat handling lessons are dependent on fair weather forecasts and clinic dates are subject to change after booking.

Customize your private clinic

A BoaterSkills.ca instructor is ready to assist with any of the following:

Launching at boat ramps (if applicable)
Departing and returning to the dock
Docking in windy conditions
Spring Lines (bow, after-bow, stern)
Crew instruction (lines and knots)
Launch & retrieve (if you tow)
Maneuvering with thrusters and joysticks
Open water operation: planing and trim
Anchoring
Man-overboard maneuvers
Required safety equipment for your type and size of vessel
Power management: AC/DC breaker panels familiarization
Additional skills on request

The student operator receives a BoaterSkills.ca Training Certificate following the completion of a 3-hr clinic.

Rates

Boat-Handling Clinic for Power or Sail

Rate: $499
Duration: 3-hours
Mileage fees may apply (.55/km – first 50 km – FREE)

Book additional training time or request other assistance
Contact us for details

Additional Information

♦ Instructor mileage fee may apply. BoaterSkills.ca instructors are available to travel to locations within a 2-hour drive of Toronto to provide instruction on your boat. An instructor mileage fee of .55/km may apply with the first 50km being free. Mileage fees are calculated and explained prior to booking.

♦ BoaterSkills.ca does not provide the boat for training. We teach how to operate YOUR boat safely and confidently. We bring the training to you.

♦ All operators must have a Pleasure Craft Operator Card or other Transport Canada accepted form of competency to operate the boat.

♦ Students must wear a Canadian approved flotation device during training.

♦ Safe Boater Endorsement Certificate. You may qualify to receive Marine Insurance Discounts with our training! Read more.

♦ Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). BoaterSkills.ca is committed to excellence in serving all clients, including people with disabilities. We invite you to let us know of any accommodation you require as a result of a disability.

Questions? Please contact us before registering
Email: info@boaterskills.ca | Phone: 905-484-2628.