Building Confidence While Having Fun Boating In Sarasota and Manatee Counties, Florida
We know from experience that boating can be fun, relaxing, entertaining and educational all at the same time. And over 950,000 registered boaters in Florida agree with us. To join us on the water, all you need is access to a boat, a body of water, some good weather and CONFIDENCE.
Boats are plentiful and water is all around us in Florida. We probably can’t make the weather any more perfect than it already is, but we can help you to build confidence in your boating skills.
A little experience combined with the right kind of instruction can give you the self-assurance you need to safely and comfortably entertain family and friends while enjoying all that Florida’s unique environment has to offer.
Meet Captain Zac Tapp
Your Instructor
Captain Zac is a Recreational Powerboat Association certified instructor, with over 30 years as a powerboat captain. He is a Florida-licensed offshore fishing charter captain and holds a US Coast Guard 25 Ton Master’s License. Additionally, he is a Coxswain with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Captain Zac provides classes throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties in Florida
We Train You and Your Crew
Each class is custom designed to meet the needs of our students based on where they boat, how they boat, and their skill levels. Our goal is to safely increase the confidence of each of our students as quickly and efficiently as possible. To that end, we will discuss, demonstrate and train in the following areas:
About Your Boat
Parts and equipment on your boat
Navigating
Getting there and back again safely and exploring your surroundings
Rules Of The Road
Other boats, channel markers and other aids to navigation.
Anchoring
Setting the anchor, weighing the anchor
Docking and Getting Underway
Different conditions and situations
Crew Management
Complementing the skipper's actions
Level Up Your Boating Confidence
Each class is custom designed to meet the needs of our students based on where they boat, how they boat, and their skill levels. Our goal is to safely increase the confidence level of each of our students efficiently as possible.
Class Notes
Niche Boating School Blog provides valuable insight and lessons learned from our experienced captains and some good stories to tell on the water.
WHY IS WINDWORK LIKE HOMEWORK?
PLANNING AHEAD – NO NEED FOR CLASS
THE UNHERALDED SKILL CAPTURING A PILING
AN UNINVITED GUEST
Boat Like a PRO
A little experience combined with the right kind of instruction can give you the confidence you need to safely and confidently entertain family and friends while enjoying all that Florida’s unique environment has to offer.