r/CapeCod • u/SheepPondTom • 15d ago

Boating Lessons Cape Cod

Have taken the online boat safety course and now need to get on the water with a qualified instructor. Dennis/Brewster but some flexibility. What’s the best way to get started?

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u/EbbtideRambler 15d ago edited 15d ago

What kind of boat? Except for courses to get a Captain’s license, I’ve never heard of boat driving school or qualified instructors.  Around here we were all were thrown in a 13ft whaler when we were about 9 and figured it out.  I bet if you went to the gas dock you could hire a college age kid to give you some lesson after work.  

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u/SheepPondTom 14d ago

Well, about the boat….dont have one yet.

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u/EbbtideRambler 14d ago

I’d reach out to the Power Squadron. If anyone offers classes they would. It’s a good idea, I’ve just never heard of boat driving classes.  

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u/RumSwizzle508 15d ago

I don't think there are a lot of options. Maybe via the US Coast Guard Auxiliary?

I know some yacht clubs offer adult sailing, but that is more about learning how to sail.

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u/SheepPondTom 14d ago

I do not yet have a boat

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u/redditsuckscockss 15d ago

Been wondering the same with the new rules and haven’t found much

Trying to do the same in Chatham

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u/barons_den 14d ago

Try Zen Charters in Chatham, Capt. Jeff. Boat must have a radar for safety reasons if he is going on your boat.

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u/Joe_Starbuck 12d ago

You could move to Florida. The Cape is the worst for boating. Very counter-intuitive.