Courses

Your Path to Boating Freedom

NJ Safe Boating Certification Class

This is an eight hour in person class where you will learn the requirements for owning a boat and the theory behind operating a boat. A test will be taken at the end of this course for you to receive your required safe boating certificate.

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NJ Safe Boating Certification online

Would you prefer to take the NJ Safe Boating course on-line? Click on the Get Certified button to get started. Once you have completed this you can call to set up your proctored final exam.

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Level 1: Essential Boating Skills for Beginners: Comprehensive On Water Training in your boat or our 18 Ft center console

The key focus of this comprehensive training program is to teaching essential basic skills for handling a boat. Learning how to operate a boat can be a daunting task for beginners, but with the right techniques and practice, over time you will soon be able to handle many situations with ease. Our instructors will guide you through the following fundamentals that may take several sessions to accomplish:

Driving your boat in a straight line 
Getting familiar with basic maneuvers at varying speeds Understanding wind and current effects  
Anchoring Docking techniques 
Using fenders and lines effectively  
Basic knots and their uses 
Navigation, including:  Understanding buoys and markers
Understanding the Rules of the Road when encountering other boats

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Level 2: Confidence on the Water: Nautical Freedom's Individualized Training Classes

Are you a novice boater looking to build your confidence on the water for specific skills? We offer individualized training on the topics covered in Level 1, to help you become more confident when using your boat. Take the first step towards nautical freedom by calling us to discuss your needs.

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Level 3: Mastering Boat Handling: US Safe Powerboat Handling Certification

Are you ready to take the helm and sail towards mastering boat handling skills? Nautical Freedom Boating School has one of only three instructors sanctioned to teach this comprehensive certification course in NJ. Here is the link to learn more about this program.

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