Starting at $350 • Up to 2 Hours
Buying a boat is exciting, but for many new owners it can also feel overwhelming. This hands-on orientation session is designed to help you better understand your boat, basic systems, local waters, and everyday ownership questions in a relaxed and practical environment.
This is not a captain’s course or mechanical inspection. The goal is to help new owners become more comfortable, confident, and familiar with their vessel and the boating lifestyle around Destin and the Emerald Coast.
New boat owners
Owners stepping into a larger or more advanced boat
Families who want a better understanding of their vessel
Boat owners moving to the Destin or Emerald Coast area
Owners who want hands-on guidance without the pressure of a formal boating class
Basic vessel systems overview
Bilge pumps and float switches
Battery switches and breakers
Basic electronics and navigation operation
GPS and chart plotter basics
Basic trolling motor operation
Fueling guidance and fuel dock procedures
Cleaning and storage recommendations
Dock preparation and basic docking tips
Anchoring basics and anchor setup
Local boating considerations and hazards
Sandbars, shallow areas, and local waterways
Basic on-the-water familiarization
Many new owners leave the dealership or marina with questions they never had the chance to ask. This session gives you the opportunity to walk through your boat in a calm, real-world setting while learning the basics that make ownership less stressful and more enjoyable.
You can ask questions, learn at your own pace, and gain a better understanding of how your vessel operates both at the dock and on the water.
Boating around Destin and the Emerald Coast comes with unique conditions including heavy boat traffic, shallow areas, wind, current, and busy fuel docks during peak season.
This orientation helps new owners better understand the local boating environment while building confidence in everyday operation and ownership.
Additional time available upon request depending on vessel size and session goals.
Rates vary depending on vessel size, location, and session length.
Starting at $350 • Up to 2 Hours
Buying a boat is exciting, but for many new owners it can also feel overwhelming. This hands-on orientation session is designed to help you better understand your boat, basic systems, local waters, and everyday ownership questions in a relaxed and practical environment.
This is not a captain’s course or mechanical inspection. The goal is to help new owners become more comfortable, confident, and familiar with their vessel and the boating lifestyle around Destin and the Emerald Coast.
New boat owners
Owners stepping into a larger or more advanced boat
Families who want a better understanding of their vessel
Boat owners moving to the Destin or Emerald Coast area
Owners who want hands-on guidance without the pressure of a formal boating class
Basic vessel systems overview
Bilge pumps and float switches
Battery switches and breakers
Basic electronics and navigation operation
GPS and chart plotter basics
Basic trolling motor operation
Fueling guidance and fuel dock procedures
Cleaning and storage recommendations
Dock preparation and basic docking tips
Anchoring basics and anchor setup
Local boating considerations and hazards
Sandbars, shallow areas, and local waterways
Basic on-the-water familiarization
Many new owners leave the dealership or marina with questions they never had the chance to ask. This session gives you the opportunity to walk through your boat in a calm, real-world setting while learning the basics that make ownership less stressful and more enjoyable.
You can ask questions, learn at your own pace, and gain a better understanding of how your vessel operates both at the dock and on the water.
Boating around Destin and the Emerald Coast comes with unique conditions including heavy boat traffic, shallow areas, wind, current, and busy fuel docks during peak season.
This orientation helps new owners better understand the local boating environment while building confidence in everyday operation and ownership.
Additional time available upon request depending on vessel size and session goals.
Rates vary depending on vessel size, location, and session length.