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Darien, CT: Tues. 4/22 & Thurs. 4/24; 6pm to 10pm; This cl...
Hands-on, on-water training with your vessel is available anytime. Hands-on training is priced at $80.00 per hour, with a 2.5 hour minimum requirement. We guide you with training for casting off, for docking, for tight quarters manuvering, for tying a line to a cleat, for anchoring, and many other basic boating skills - with the wind, against the wind, with the current, against the current. Operation at higher speeds 'on a plane' (on the surface of the water) or slower speeds 'displacement mode' (through the water). Whatever you want to learn, we can give you the basics to navigate safely.
All private 'classroom' Boat Safe Connecticut classes are $495.00 for up to four people, with a $95.00 fee for each person over four. Schedule your classes before the price increase Memorial Day Weekend!
All public sponsored Boat Safe Connecticut classes are $95.00 per person. Marinas, Yacht Clubs, Fish & Game Clubs, Community Education Organizations, Park & Rec Departments, Sailing Clubs and other public organizations may set their own pricing similar to our pricing. Prices will increase Memorial Day Weekend for all classes scheduled on and after that date. Schedule your classes before the price increase Memorial Day Weekend!
Private Classes: Can be held anytime, at your convenience!
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Public Classes: Our public class schedule is limited this time of year. Classes are held on an ongoing basis. We are always open to Yacht Clubs, Marinas, Water-ski Clubs, Park & Rec. Departments, Continuing Education, and Community Colleges to have us as instructors for their programming.
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Contact us for special pricing for your group and for all boating instruction.
To obtain your State of Connecticut C.P.W.O. license (Boating / Personal Watercraft License with the waterski / recreational towing endorsement), a one-time processing fee of $50.00 paid directly to the State of Connecticut D.E.E.P. via debit or credit card (MasterCard or Visa logo) is required. Once purchased, you can return to the D.E.E.P. website any time in the future to download and print additional copies of your C.P.W.O. at no additional cost.
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