INTRODUCTION TO POWER BOATING

Instruction for non-boat owners

Training for new boaters

Already have your Pleasure Craft Operator Card but don’t yet own a boat? Introduction to Power Boating is designed specifically for new boaters who want real, hands-on experience with a personal instructor but do not have a boat.

This 2-hr on-water training program focuses on the essential skills every power boater needs to operate safely and confidently.


Private sessions include:

  • Docking techniques

  • Close-quarters maneuvering

  • Slow-speed control

  • Open water operation

  • Boat handling in real-world conditions

  • Certificate of Training included

Location: Outer Harbour Marina, 475 Unwin Ave. 
Toronto, Ontario (Google Maps link)

Availability: May to October, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays

2-hr private session times: 10am, 1pm, and 4pm.

Questions? Please CONTACT US.

Cost: $399 + HST

Registration calendar closed for 2026.

Contact us to book a date before the season ends this October, 2026.

Additional Information

♦ All operators must have a Pleasure Craft Operator Card

♦ Students must wear a Canadian approved flotation device (provided for you) during training.

♦ 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

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