This course is for those who have already booked a charter with us. It is designed for experienced boaters who would like to become competent maneuvering a larger yacht, maneuvering a different engine configuration (single or twin) or for those would like a refresher during their charter. Since operating a vessel in close quarters can be intimidating, your instructor will give you key tips and the added practice you need to get the "feel" and "touch" to comfortably maneuver a large yacht or trawler in harbors and marinas.

We offer this course in both twin-screw motor yacht and single-screw trawler formats. Many of our charter guests choose to add this option to the first morning of their charter in order to become more familiar with their chosen yacht, gain confidence in its maneuvering characteristics, and provide their crew with a refresher in docking teamwork. Other subjects you may wish to review while your instructor is aboard are anchoring, chart reading, navigational electronics or any of the more complicated operational systems aboard your boat.

This instruction option is tailored to fit your needs. It can be anywhere from 1 hour to 4 hours, depending on how much you would like to cover. After instruction is complete you may drop your instructor back at the dock here in Squalicum Harbor and continue on with your charter.

Tuition: $250