Adventure Details

Captain Mark offers personalized boat training sessions for individuals who have recently purchased a new or used outboard boat, are new to the area, or simply want to enhance their boating skills. As a Certified USCG Aux Vessel Examiner, Captain Mark provides hands-on coaching to help build cruising confidence and ensure safe boating practices. The session begins with a Vessel Safety Check and covers techniques such as docking, anchoring, and reading Aids to Navigation. Possible areas covered during the training session include Bogue Sound, the ICW to Swansboro, Oriental, Adams Creek, Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Morehead City Waterfront, Beaufort Waterfront, Harkers Island, Beaufort Inlet, and Shackleford Banks. Captain Mark tailors the session based on the individual's immediate needs and can discuss various apps for navigation on phones or tablets. The lesson is suitable for all tide levels and runs from 11 am at the participant's marina. For those who prefer to have Captain Mark as the skipper, it is recommended to specify him as an additional insured on the boat insurance policy to ensure coverage for liability caused by another operator. The rates for the personalized boat training sessions are $249 for a 2-hour session and $499 for a 4-hour session, providing valuable knowledge and skills for safe and enjoyable boating experiences. TLDR - Personalized boat training sessions with Captain Mark for boaters seeking to enhance their skills - Areas covered include various locations along the coast, tailored to individual needs - Rates are $249 for a 2-hour session and $499 for a 4-hour session, ensuring safe boating practices and confidence on the water.