Just bought a boat in Destin? Gulf Coast Boat Training now offers hands-on new boat owner orientation to help with boat systems, docking, anchoring, boat ramp basics, wind, current, and local boating confidence.

Anchoring a boat in wind and current takes more than dropping the hook. Here are practical tips for Destin boaters on setting the anchor, using enough line, and avoiding common mistakes.

Taking your boat to Crab Island? Here are practical tips on what to bring, how to anchor, how to handle current and wind, and what most first-time boaters get wrong.

Docking a boat in the wind can get stressful fast. Here are real-world tips for handling your boat around docks, slips, and tight spaces in Destin conditions.

Looking for boat driving lessons in Destin? Gulf Coast Boat Training offers hands-on instruction on your own boat for docking, maneuvering, anchoring, and local boating confidence.

Wind, current, tide, and weather can completely change how your boat handles. Here’s what boaters should check before leaving the dock in Destin and along the Emerald Coast.

New boat owner? These are some of the most common boat docking mistakes I see, including coming in too fast, ignoring wind and current, and waiting too long to correct.