This training is held at Prospect Point Boat Yard in Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Public training is ideal for the new boater or person looking to get into boating. You will come to one of our boats, which are in 5 different areas. These public trainings will consist 2-4 people and will last approximately 3 hours. These modules start with the basics and build up from there, and have been crafted by National Safe Boating Council (NSBC).

Module 1: Close Quarter Maneuvers at Idle Speed

Includes: pre-departure checks, centering the wheel, throttle control, stopping, weathervane effect, 180-turns, docking, and departing.

Module 2: Open Water Handling

Includes: pre-departure checks, displacement mode, weathervane effect, shoreline departures, plowing mode, planing mode, avoidance turns, and man overboard drills.

A few notes before your training:

1. You must bring your NJ Boating Safety Certificate with you for the training session.

2. All training is weather dependent. If our Captain deems that the weather is unfavorable for successful completion of training, you will receive an email or call from the Captain or the office and we will work to reschedule you.

3. You will receive an email confirming your training session.

4. Please arrive 15 minutes early to your training session so we can be ready to go for your training time.

5. While we are training, everyone onboard training or not, will wear a life jacket for the entire duration of the training. We have inflatable vests that you can use for the training session or you can feel free to bring your own.

6. Please note: this is a public training and there are limited seats - please do not bring anyone along that is not signed up for the training session.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at [email protected] or call our office at 732-892-5541.

**CANCELLATION POLICY: If you need to cancel or reschedule your training, please contact us 72 hours in advance to avoid a $75 cancellation fee. Prior to 72 hours before your training, there is no fee. Example: if your training is 9am on Monday, you need to cancel by Friday 9am the week before **

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Captain Vince

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Capt. Vince is a NSBC certified train the trainer. He has been training on-the-water for over 10 years and has been teaching the NJ Boating Safety Certification courses for over 20 years. Outside of boating, Capt. Vince is a middle school math and science teacher, and he likes to spend time with his family. He is passionate about training on-the-water and promoting boat safety in a fun manner.

Captain Jess

USCG Master Captain

Capt. Jess is a certified trainer through National Safe Boating Council. She has been training on-the-water for 3 years and assists Capt. Vince with development of the coursework to ensure success of new boaters. She is very passionate about on-the-water training and safe boating. Outside of boating, Jess likes to spend time with her family and traveling to new places.

Captain Eric

USCG Master Captain

Capt. Eric is a certified trainer National Safe Boating Council. He has been assisting with training on-the-water for 2 years. He also does boat transports, deliveries, and works on fishing vessels for tournaments. Outside of boating, Eric is a high school teacher and likes to spend time with his children.

Captain Bob

USCG Captain

Capt. Bob is a NSBC certified trainer. He has been assisting with training on-the-water for 4 years. He has worked as a mate on fishing boats for years and has been on the water for 35 years. Outside of boating, Bob is a middle school teacher and coaches a variety of sports.

Captain Matt

USCG Master Captain

Capt. Matt is a NSBC certified trainer. He has been training on the water for 1 year. He has worked as a mate on fishing boats and has been on the water for a number of years. Outside of boating, Matt enjoys spending his time with his wife and children.

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