The complete course that turns nervous first-time boat owners into confident, legal, self-reliant captains — so you never put your boat, your family, or yourself at risk on the water.
A new boat is freedom — until the engine quits, the weather flips, or someone goes overboard and you freeze. Most owners learn safety the hard way: after something already went wrong. That's how preventable accidents become statistics.
Required gear, navigation rules, radio procedure — nobody hands you a manual at the dealership. Gaps you can't see are the ones that hurt you.
Fire, flooding, grounding, man overboard — you have seconds, not minutes, to respond. Hesitation is the difference between a story and a 911 call.
When something goes wrong on the water, the person at the helm is the first responder. Confidence isn't optional — it's your responsibility.
The good news: every one of these gaps is learnable in a weekend. This course is that weekend.
Eight focused modules take you from "I hope nothing goes wrong" to "I know exactly what to do." No jargon, no fluff — just the skills that keep people alive.
Know your boat is seaworthy, legal, and stocked before you ever cast off.
Recognize the signs of changing conditions and know when to head in early.
Exactly what the law requires for your boat size — and the extras that actually save lives.
Master VHF Channel 16, MAYDAY/PAN-PAN procedure, and distress signals that work.
Fire, flooding, grounding, engine failure, and man overboard — step-by-step response.
Confidently handle your boat in tight marinas, anchor securely, and read the water around you.
Every module maps to real U.S. Coast Guard equipment requirements and state regulations. You'll leave knowing exactly what belongs on your boat — and what can get you fined or worse if it's missing.
Self-paced video lessons, printable checklists, and quick-action drills. Watch it in a weekend, reference it forever.
The 5-minute check that catches 90% of problems before you leave the dock. Float plans, fuel, passengers, hull check.
Exactly what USCG requires by boat size — PFDs, throwable devices, fire extinguishers, sound & visual distress signals.
Read forecasts, recognize changing conditions, understand small-craft advisories and tidal current — and when to stay home.
Aids to navigation, right-of-way, meeting/crossing/overtaking rules, and channel markers so you never get T-boned.
Channel 16, MAYDAY vs. PAN-PAN, proper call structure, DSC, and what to say when seconds count.
Dock in crosswind, set an anchor that holds, and execute a man-overboard recovery drill you can actually remember.
Step-by-step response to fire, flooding, grounding, and engine failure — the four situations that sink boats.
State-specific rules, inlets, sandbars, lightning storms, and the regs that catch new Florida boaters off guard.
You don't need a captain's license or years of experience. You need a clear, practical system you can trust.
One payment. Lifetime access. Updates included as regulations change.
"Bought my first center console last spring and was terrified to take the kids out past the inlet. This course was exactly what I needed. The pre-departure checklist lives on my boat now."
"I'd been boating for years and still didn't know how to properly call a MAYDAY. The VHF module alone is worth the price. Wish I'd taken this before I ever left the dock."
"My wife finally feels comfortable going out with me because I actually have a plan when something goes wrong. Best fifty bucks I've spent on the boat, hands down."
4.9/5 average from 1,200+ enrolled boaters
Go through the whole course. Print the checklists. Run the drills. If you don't feel dramatically more confident and prepared on the water within 30 days, email us for a full refund — no questions, no hassle. You keep the checklists. We just want you safe.
Less than the cost of a single tow back to the marina.
The full marine safety system for new boat owners — built to USCG standards, written for real people.
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The course teaches you the skills. The NaviCap wearable LED navigation cap makes sure you're seen from 300+ meters — USCG-compliant visibility, GPS + one-press SOS. Skills + visibility = come home safe.
Join 1,200+ boat owners who decided confidence was worth $49.95.
