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Featuring Gibson Houseboats
 


Houseboat Magazine described our instruction course as "the most impressive ever." Licensed Captains will provide individualized instruction on navigation, houseboat handling, local marina's, anchorages, restaurants, fishing and eco-touring.

Our instructors will provide the following:

  • Assist in developing a "float plan" for cruising, anchoring or docking in Paradise
  • Provide "local knowledge" of waterways, anchorage's, marinas and dockside restaurants
  • Review navigation charts, weather, and local geography ICW markers vs. channels to the islands and marinas
  • Discuss proper (legal) use of VHF Marine Radio & emergency communications
  • Explain safe and seamanlike use of boat control systems: throttle, transmission and helm
  • Discuss and practice docking and line-handling/knots/the effects of wind and current
  • Provide "local" fishing knowledge and direction
  • Eco-tour planning and discussion on the wonders of our diversified marine mammal and bird paradise and where to best view each
  • Review the Nautical Rules of the Road (COREGS)
  • Finally, but most importantly, a check ride and floating classroom to the edge of Paradise.

    This professional and private boat handling/local knowledge experience will maximize your enjoyment of this dream vacation and is all a part of our comprehensive rental package.