Elevate your skills. The Advanced Operator Package is a complete, immersive training experience designed for boaters who are serious about mastering both vessel control and emergency preparedness.

This 4-day, 20-hour program combines advanced on-the-water boat handling with critical lifesaving medical training, delivering the skills, confidence, and decision-making ability required to operate safely in real-world conditions.

Note: Scheduling is flexible and dependent on weather conditions and participant experience

What You’ll Learn:

This program integrates high-level boat control with real-world emergency response, ensuring participants are prepared for both routine operations and critical incidents.

Participants will develop the ability to:

• Execute precision maneuvering and docking

• Compensate for wind and current in real time

• Maintain control under pressure, including emergency stops

• Hold position and operate confidently in close quarters

• Build situational awareness and develop a strong “boater’s eye”

• Respond effectively to medical emergencies on the water

Training Includes:

Full Boat Control Program (On-Water)
This hands-on training goes far beyond basic boating education.

Modules One through Four of the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) Boat Control On-Water Training Program are included. Participants build real skill through practical, scenario-based instruction on the water—where it matters most.

Instruction is led by NSBC Certified Instructors, ensuring nationally recognized standards and proven on-water training methods.

Medical Emergency Training – Complete Program
Be prepared to act when seconds count. This comprehensive medical training includes:

• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

• AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Use

• First Aid for common injuries and medical emergencies

Participants gain hands-on experience and the confidence to respond effectively until professional help arrives.

 Local Options Program
Enhance your emergency readiness with additional lifesaving skills:

• Stop the Bleed – Control life-threatening bleeding in trauma situations

• Bloodborne Pathogens – Protect yourself and others during emergency care

Why This Program Stands Apart:

The Advanced Operator Package is built on the principle that safe boating requires both expert vessel control and the ability to respond to emergencies.

• Real-world, scenario-based training

• On-water instruction—not just classroom learning

• Led by experienced public safety and maritime professionals

• Designed to build competence, confidence, and preparedness

All instruction is delivered by Nationally certified Instructors and U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captains

Who This Course Is For:

• Recreational boaters looking to elevate their skills

• New boat owners seeking comprehensive training

• Experienced operators refining control and emergency response

• Anyone responsible for passengers on the water

By the end of this program, you won’t just understand boating, you’ll be able to control your vessel with precision and respond to emergencies with confidence, making you a safer, more capable operator on the water.

At BEST – Boating Emergency Safety Training, we combine real-world experience with hands-on instruction to deliver training that goes beyond the classroom. You leave prepared—not just informed.