Classes

Classes & Courses

Learn from a working superyacht captain

Training

Confidence on the water, taught properly.

Practical, personal instruction for new boaters, owners stepping up to a larger vessel, and crew building their skills. Lessons are tailored to you and your boat, in English or Spanish.

  • Boat handling, docking and close-quarters maneuvering
  • Navigation, chartwork and passage planning
  • Safety, emergency procedures and rules of the road
  • Weather awareness and decision-making
  • Owner and crew familiarization on your own vessel
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Beginner’s 101 · Para principiantes

Beginner’s 101

An unhurried, private introduction to the water, taught by a working superyacht captain. Calm instruction, precise habits, and the quiet confidence that follows. Una introducción serena y personal al mar, en inglés o español.

What we cover / Qué cubrimos

  • Boat basics & terminologyConceptos básicos y vocabulario náutico
  • Safety gear & pre-departure checksEquipo de seguridad y revisiones previas
  • Line handling & essential knotsManejo de cabos y nudos esenciales
  • Docking & close-quarters basicsAtraque y maniobras en espacios reducidos
  • Rules of the road & navigation aidsReglas de navegación y ayudas a la navegación
  • Supervised time at the helm with Captain JCTiempo al timón, supervisado por el Capitán JC

Prices in USD. Both options include the Essentials Checklist Pack ($49 value). Online checkout is not available — call or email Captain JC to choose a date. Reserve por teléfono o correo.

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