Practical & Fun Boater Education
Ahoy there, future captain! In just four hours, you could go from landlubber to a confident boater—no long courses or boring classrooms required! Our mission? To make boating fun and a little less intimidating for everyone. We offer affordable, bite-sized classes that teach you essential skills like docking, anchoring, and maneuvering in tight spaces—because who wants to accidentally turn their boat into a floating bumper car?
We're centrally located in Mt. Dora, Florida and serve the entire state of Florida.
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Enhance your boating confidence with hands-on training!
Experienced Boater?
Ready to level up your boating game?
Our private classes will turn you into a docking ninja, double anchoring pro, and navigation whiz! Plus, you’ll learn advanced tricks like predicting the weather—so you can finally stop blaming the forecast!
Perfect for families and couples, our accredited programs will have you working together like a well-oiled machine (or at least less like a sinking ship). Hop on board for some fun on the water!
New to Boating?
Begin your boating journey with confidence! You’ll quickly master the essentials like trailering, docking, and understanding the nuances of wind and current.
Our thorough and patient approach eliminates stress, ensuring you become a skilled and confident skipper.
Custom lessons and times
You have the power to choose the timing and focus of your practice—this is all about you! We’re committed to customizing your experience to meet your needs, whether you prefer a quick session or an impactful workshop.
Looking for something bigger? We also offer NSBC nationally accredited courses.
And if you want something unique, we can confidently design a tailored class just for you!
Capt. Mark, MMS AI
National Safe Boating Council Instructor
SaferBoater Instructor
USCG 100 Ton Master Instructor
MCA UK DTp Master Class IV 3000 Ton
Bahamas Commercial Master 500 Ton
US Coast Guard Master 200 Ton
Meet Capt. Mark, an incredible mariner who kicked off his adventure at just 18 by earning his Master’s license in the stunning Bahamas!
With a diverse background that includes everything from dive boats to inter-island freighters, he's had the opportunity to experience over 30 years of navigating the waters.
His passion for safety led him to become an Accident & Fraud Investigator with amazing organizations like the Bahamas Development Bank and the Nassau Port Authority.
For the past decade, Capt. Mark has been diving headfirst into the recreational boating scene in the USA, earning his Instructor rating and inspiring countless students to become confident and skilled boaters.
Often described as an enlightening natural teacher he believes that recreatiinal boating should be safe, fun and an enjoyable experience.
Are you ready to enhance your boating adventures?
Future sailors!
Whether you're just starting out or fancy yourself the next Captain of the Titanic, our expert Capt., a US Coast Guard and NSBC Instructor, is here to add some nautical flair to your skills.
Prepare to conquer anchoring, docking, and navigation—icebergs not included!
Let’s embark on this fun-filled journey together!
How it Works...
Getting started is simple!
Choose your time and location, then call us or fill out our form.
Select your practice duration and focus, or let us suggest options.
We're here to help!
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Testimonials
Happy Customers Say
BoatMasters turned me from a novice into a confident skipper. Capt. Mark is knowledgeable and supportive, making the whole experience fantastic.
Erick N. (Davenport)
I can't recommend BoatMasters enough. The classes were informative, engaging, and left me wanting to spend more time out on the water.
Elizabeth R. (Clermont)
I can walk my boat sideways! I honestly didn't think it was possible, but the hands-on experience and expert instruction have elevated my skills to a whole new level.
David Johnson (Mt. Dora)
I can't recommend BoatMasters Training & Education enough! I used to hate going to the Sandbar. With Capt. Mark's double anchor training, I can do it with ease...by myself!
