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Private Lessons

Learn at the helm of your own boat

Success in learning frequently depends on finding the right instructor who can easily adapt to your learning style, skill level, and goals for growth. Through our highly personalized approach, we provide exactly that for each of our clients. Get in touch to learn more about Center Helm's variety of lessons and customized instruction plans.

One-on-One Instruction

Receive personalized instruction, tips, and strategies that best match your boat and your boat's dock from one of the best instructors in the nation.  Whether you are a first-time boat owner or looking to elevate your current boat handling and navigation skills, a private lesson can help you build your confidence behind the helm.  Common topics include but are not limited to:


Docking, alongside, and in a slip
Close quarters maneuvering
Anchoring
Yacht systems
Crew Management

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Group Instruction

"How you practice is how you play" is never more true than in boating. Center Helm will come to you and your boat so that you and your crew can learn aboard and about your vessel. Whether you are a first-time boating family looking to learn how to operate a boat together or friends looking to take your boat handling skills to the next level, a private lesson can help you get there.  

Common topics include but are not limited to:


Docking, alongside, and in a slip
Close quarters maneuvering
Anchoring
Yacht systems

Private Classes

We specialize in a variety of customizable lesson plans, drills, and skills, including the full suite of US Powerboating curriculum. We know how to reach our students with the right balance of personalized attention, patience, practical training, and positive encouragement. We make learning fun through diverse and memorable classroom and on-the-water lessons. Get in touch today to book your tailored class.

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