Family Boat Driving Lessons










Family Boat Driving Lessons
Family members may be new to boating. We have 5 decades of experience driving boats, are on the water most days of the years, and are familiar with most makes and models. If you have a new driver and want them to learn to drive Wake Surfers, Wake Foilers, and or Tubers safely, this lesson is for you.
This is not a replacement for Coast Guard training. A valid state boaters license is a pre-requisite. Half-Life assumes no liability for any actions of former students.
Covered in this course:
Safe towing practices
Throttle management for different water disciplines
Docking approach and strategies for varying conditions
Captains duties as it relates to keeping passengers safe
Basic fender and line management for tying up - including stern line, bow line, and spring line
Gear suggestions (life jacket, wake board, wake surf board, etc)
Instructor is a US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Master Captain (25 GRT upon near coastal waters). Both Tim and John have their thrill craft and tow-in certifications for Hawaii.