Reef Runner Boating School is a member of the National Safe Boating Council and offers nationally recognized training classes. Proper training is vital for a safe boating experience, especially with more and more boats on the water. What sets us apart from other training schools is we don't just offer a written exam, we actually take students out on the water to improve and test their skills. Our boating safety course meets the State of Florida's requirement for basic boater safety education, including the mandatory training required for anyone 21 years of age and under. It is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and is recognized by the United States Coast Guard.
Some of the skills you will learn:
- Maneuvering in tight quarters
- Docking
- Launching a boat
- Understanding navigational aids
- Charting
- Understanding the "Rules of the Road"
Click on each course name for a class description.
| 101: Basic Powerboating | $395 single | $750 for 2 |
| 102: Powerboat Trailering | $250 single | $475 for 2 |
| 103: Coastal Powerboating | $495 single | $950 for 2 |
A customary gratuity for the instructor is not included in quoted prices, but is most appreciated for a job well done.
101 Basic Powerboating (includes the FL Boater Certification Test)
No prerequisite. A two (2) day class designed to introduce the new boater to safe powerboat handling. Includes a written test approved by the Florida Water Commission for eligibility for a Florida Safe Boating Card.
Class is taught on a 16’ Center console with 50 HP outboard. Includes: safe boat operations while maneuvering in confined quarters and open water, man overboard recovery, anchoring, safety equipment, docking, knots, rules of the road, VHF radio, basic electronics, charts, aids to navigation, engine troubleshooting, drug and alcohol influences, trip planning and float plans, lights and sound signals, emergency procedures and rendering assistance. Graduates are eligible to charter a Reef Runner 16’ center console on St. Andrews Bay, FL.
Rate: $395 single $750 for 2 (save $40)
Prerequisite: 101 Powerboating. A one (1) day class designed to teach a person with a valid drivers license to safely trailer a boat to a boat launch ramp, then launch and load a powerboat. Includes topics such as: safe trailer checkout, checkout of launch ramp, blocking vehicle, safety lines, use of emergency signals, communication between skipper and crew when launching, boat ramp courtesies, close quarter boat handling, safe docking and more. Class is taught on a 16’ Center console with 50 HP outboard.
Rate: $250 single $475 for 2 (save $25)
Prerequisite: 101 Powerboating. This two (2) day course focuses on navigation, fuel management, crew management, heavy weather tactics, charting and plotting, rules of the road, electronics, trip planning, weather forecasting, wind and currents, tides, plus emergency scenarios.
Rate: $495 single $950 for 2 (save $40)