CAPTAIN TYLER'S Boating Boot Camp and Lake Murray Boat Training and Academy are part of the Boating Boot Camp and not-for-profit organization SAFER BOATER, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to providing classroom and hands-on training in power boating.
Whether you're new to boating or just want to brush up on your skills, Captain Tyler's Boating Boot Camp is here for you! We offer a fun and friendly curriculum that covers everything from the basics to a hands-on classroom experience. Join us, and you'll gain confidence and learn how to be a safer boater in no time. We can’t wait to see you on the water!
CAPTAIN TYLER'S Boating Boot Camp
Learn to Drive Your Boat
Certified Instructors
Professional US Coast Guard Licensed Merchant Mariners who are Nationally certified boat instructors through the NBSC and NauticEd, and SafeSport Certified
Hands-On Training
Become familiar with the boat's controls, navigation techniques, and emergency procedures in a real-life setting.
Learn Rules of the Road
Our instructors will teach you all the rules you need to help keep you, your family, and other boaters safe out on the water.
Here's How It Works
Captain Tyler's Boating Boot Camp will train you on YOUR vessel or one in our fleet. We will provide hands-on training and develop your skills:
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Full Formal Classroom / On-Water Courses
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Basic Maintenance
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Basic Operation in Open Water
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Navigation Principals
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Marina Operation
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Nighttime Operation
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Loading and Unloading from Trailer
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Backing and Driving with Trailer
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Bad Weather Operation
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Precision Boating
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YES, WE OFFER JET SKI LESSONS TOO!
Contrary to what you may have been told, driving a boat is NOTHING like driving a car. To that end, if you are new to boating or want to get into the sport, it starts with education and skill building—a not-so-fun fact: 74% of boating injuries and deaths occur due to lack of actual training.
The Boating Boot Camp will take care of that. Whether it is on YOUR new boat or one of ours, our Nationally Certified curriculums will help you build skill and confidence, and you will be on the way to being a better, safer boater.
Our instructors are not just good boaters, they are Nationally Certified Boating Instructors who have gone through specialized advanced instructional training. They are also SafeSport Certified.
There are several online courses, but there is nothing that replaces actually sitting at the helm! REMEMBER: Taking a Boater Safety class is only part of the journey to safe boating.
Other Boot Camp Lessons
Jet Ski Safety
Jet ski lessons are an awesome way to spend time on the water, BUT you need to some skill and training to do it safely. The lessons typically begin with an intro to safety and the basics of operating a jet ski, which makes even first-timers feel at ease. Once you’ve got the hang of it, it’s all about hitting the water! You can practice turning, accelerating, and maintaining balance, all while riding on a beautiful lake. We will also work on how to get on while in the water, as well as how to overturn skis when they capsize. Take a Jet Ski class TODAY! 803-339-9550
Paddlesports
There is no better way to exercise and experience the lake than floating on top with a paddle in your hand. Captain Tyler Ryan has been a paddleboard (SUP) and kayak enthusiast and instructor for nearly a decade and loves to help newbies find their balance and get confidence while enjoying the fun in the sun and getting a great workout. Captain Ty shares the ONE TIP that will keep you on top of the board and out of the water—until you want to take a swim!
Boating Brush-up Lessons
If you have been on the water for a while, maybe even an old salty dog, but have one skill that seems to remain pesky, like backing a trailer or boat, securing a good anchorage, or knocking off the rust after being out of the water for a while, a Boating Brush-up may be the perfect thing. We will work with you to identify that one sticky wicket, plan the action to get you up to speed, and build your confidence. You will be cruising in no time!