New Owner Instruction 

We provide personalized training on board your vessel. During our sessions, we’ll take a calm, systematic approach to teaching skills that build upon each other. We focus on safety and communication so that the captain and crew can function as a team without fear. Captain Gunnar’s program teaches new boat owners how to safely manage their vessels, helping them enjoy their time on the water. 

Additionally, most insurance companies will give you a break on their rates by completing an onboard training course! This may take a day, a week, or months depending on the prior experience of the new owner.

Topics include:

• Safety

• Docking and Line Handling

• Anchoring and Mooring

• Communication

• System Use and Maintenance

• Navigation Rules “rules of the road.”

• Weather routing and passage planning

• Sail Handling

During instruction, we will walk you through various situations to provide the experience necessary to enjoy your time on the water. We guarantee that after a single session,  you will have a much more relaxing time out on the water. No more shouting and poor communication. You will function as a team and impress your friends with your skills.

Gunnar's Experience:

"The majority of couples I encounter have a great desire to get out on the water. But more often than not, they lack the skills or communication necessary to enjoy their time without conflict. I typically start by leading students through their boat's systems until they understand the process of getting underway. Then I move into leaving the dock. This activity can be accomplished properly in all conditions without endangering your boat or crew. I work on hand signals and terminology so that students can communicate their intentions. I find I leave happy couples and safe boaters in my wake."