Training

Boat with confidence. Train on your own boat.

Boater Ventures International offers private, on-the-water training with a professional captain who has 45+ years at the helm. Every session takes place on your own boat, on the waters you run.

Close-quarters docking lesson aboard a powerboat during one-on-one instruction.
One-on-one coaching

Powerboat Instruction

Built around you and your boat.

One-on-one coaching for new and returning owners in boat handling, docking, close-quarters manoeuvring, navigation, and launch and recovery.

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Captain Carl McBride aboard a high-performance Talon powerboat.
Certification program

Performance Boat Academy

A structured training and certification program for operators of high-performance boats.

Three speed tiers, a written test and an individual on-water evaluation, leading to a numbered Certificate of Competency.

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Captain Carl McBride at the helm on open water.
Your Instructor

Captain Carl McBride

45+ years as a professional captain and instructor, 20 years commanding high-performance boating events with a zero-loss safety and claims record.

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