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.
