ON-THE-WATER TRAINING
Kent Narrows - Annapolis - Private Instruction
3, 8 & 16 Hour Hands-On Boating Courses in Annapolis & Kent Narrows, MD. Private On-the-Water Instruction.
NEW! JUNIOR BOATERS COURSE
Students aged 12-17. Earn your State Boating Certificate AND US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certification in our 2 day, 16 hour classroom and on-the-water course.
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Single Engine Boat | Skills at Idle Speed | 3 Hour Course | 4:1 Student to Instructor | Students aged 12 + | $199
Basic Navigation
Pre-departure checklist
Centering the wheel
Shifting gears
Station Holding
Anchoring
Ferrying
$199
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Single Engine Boat | Skills at Idle Speed | 3 Hour Course | 4:1 Student to Instructor | Students aged 12 + | $199
Basic Navigation
Safety & Pre-departure
180-degree turnarounds
Docking on port & starboard, lines
Departing and returning to the dock
Using S.C.A.N. procedures
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Single Engine Boat | Skills at Idle & Planing Speed | 3 Hour Course |4:1 Student to Instructor | Students aged 12+ | $199
Basic Navigation
Safety & Pre-departure
Utilizing boat trim
Displacement & Planning
Ferrying
Emergency Stops
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Single Engine Boat | Skills at Idle & Planing Speed | 3 Hour Course 4:1 Student to Instructor | Students aged 12+ | $199
Basic Navigation
Safety & Pre-departure
Crossing waves and wakes
Person overboard retrieval
Sharp turning on plane
Advanced avoidance
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Women’s only 3 hour hands-on course taught by a woman Instructor-Captain. Women Making Waves is offered for all 4 modules: Intro to Boating, Precision Docking, Open Water & Advanced Open Water. See the 3 Hour Course Schedule to pick between each module.
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Single Engine Boat | Skills at Idle & Planing Speed | 8 Hour Course | 4:1 Student to Instructor | Students aged 12+ | Combined Classroom & On-Water Course | US Powerboating material & certification included | $625
Safety, prep & weather briefings
Maneuvering concepts
Challenge test-out
Engine & electrical systems
Starting procedures
Docking
Leaving & returning to a slip
Close-quarters maneuvers
Anchoring
Steering a range
Proceeding to a destination
Person in Water rescue
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This 8-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who will be using powerboats to perform safety and rescue functions. It is designed for regatta personnel, marine patrols, police and fire rescue personnel, park rangers, and on-the-water sailing instructors and coaches. $650
Pre-requisite: Safe Powerboat Handling Course
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Junior Boaters is for students aged 12-17. Currently only offered at our Kent Narrows Location. Get your state-specific boating education certificate and a US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certificate. Classroom and on-the-water training.
Single Engine Boat | Skills at Idle & Planing Speed | 16 Hour Course | 4:1 Student to Instructor | Students aged 12+ | Combined Classroom & On-Water Course | US Powerboating material & certification included | NASBLA & US Coast Guard approved course- students will receive their state-specific boating education certificate | $950
Safety, preparation & weather
Maneuvering concepts
Registration & capacities
Equipment requirements
Preparation & fueling procedures
Navigation rules of the road
Aids to navigation
Environment regulations
Engine & electrical systems
Starting procedures
Docking
Leaving & returning to a slip
Close-quarters maneuvers
Anchoring
Steering a range
Proceeding to a destination
Person in Water rescue
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Single Engine Boat | Skills at Idle & Planing Speed | 16 Hour Course | 4:1 Student to Instructor | Students aged 12+ | Combined Classroom & On-Water Course | US Powerboating material & certification included | NASBLA & US Coast Guard approved course- students will receive their state-specific boating education certificate | $950
Safety, preparation & weather
Maneuvering concepts
Registration & capacities
Equipment requirements
Preparation & fueling procedures
Navigation rules of the road
Aids to navigation
Environment regulations
Engine & electrical systems
Starting procedures
Docking
Leaving & returning to a slip
Close-quarters maneuvers
Anchoring
Steering a range
Proceeding to a destination
Person in Water rescue
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Private on-water training aboard your vessel with an Instructor-Captain. Please call Capt. Sarah to discuss details. (410) 829-5057
$499
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Gift Vouchers can be purchased for any amount. Once purchased, a code will be generated that can then be used when registering for the course. Gift Vouchers allow the recipient to pick their own course and schedule. If you would like a customized PDF Gift Voucher, please email us with the persons name and any details and we will email it to you. You can email us at: Training@BoatingAcademy.net. Gift Vouchers can be purchased on our 2025 Course Schedule.
ON-THE-WATER TRAINING WITH CERTIFIED AND LICENSED INSTRUCTOR CAPTAINS.
BECOME A CONFIDENT, SKILLED AND SAFER BOATER. COURSES FOR ALL LEVELS.
Training Boat Locations in Kent Narrows & Annapolis, MD.
Courses for All Experience Levels, Ages 12+
Get Your State Required Boating Safety Certificate
Private Instruction Aboard Our Boat or Yours
Learn with a Licensed Captain-Instructor
All Captains are Certified National Safe Boating Council Instructors
Partners with BoatU.S, On-Water Training
Small Class Size: 1 Instructor Captain to 4 Student
Gain Real-life Boat Handling Skills & Confidence
Learn in a Safe and Relaxed Environment
Offering Purchase Protection at Registration
Locally Owned & Operated, Licensed & Insured
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Accredited and Verified On-the-Water Boating Courses
Annapolis Area Location
Oak Grove Marina 2820 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD. 21037
Hours
Monday-Saturday
9am–5pm
Kent Narrows Location
Wells Cove Marina 120 Channel Marker Way, Grasonville, MD. 21638
Slip A35
Hours
Monday-Saturday
9am–5pm
Chesapeake Boating Academy is licensed and insured. Our USCG Captains are certified National Safe Boating Council and US Powerboating Instructors. Chesapeake Boating Academy is a verified on-water training school meeting and exceeding the American National Standards of On-Water Boating Skills. Looking for Boating Classes Near Me? Boating School Near me, how do I get my boating license? Find a Boating School Near me, Find a boating instructor, Private boating lessons near me, boat instruction, boat classes.
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(410) 999-8103 -O
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