ADVANCE OPERATOR PACKAGE
The Advanced Operator Package Course is a comprehensive, hands-on training program designed for boaters who are serious about mastering both vessel control and emergency preparedness. This advanced program combines recreational boating instruction with marine emergency response and essential medical emergency training, providing students with the knowledge and practical skills to safely operate a vessel while effectively responding to emergencies both on the water and on land.
Throughout this immersive training experience, students receive professional instruction in boat handling, close-quarters maneuvering, docking, emergency maneuvers, fire prevention, marine communications, medical emergencies, and lifesaving techniques. Training emphasizes real-world scenarios, helping students build confidence through repetition and practical application.
This 4-day, 32-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
In this Advanced Operator Course you will be awarded:
American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver Total First Aid CPR AED Course Completion Card, valid for two years.
National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) Course Certification of Completion valid for perpetuity.
BEST Advanced Operator Course Certification of Completion valid for perpetuity.
Instruction is led by:
United States Coast Guard credentialed Captains
National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) Certified Instructors
AHA Certified Instructors
International Fire Service Professional Qualification (IFSPQ) Certified Instructors
Course Includes
NSBC Boat Control On-Water Training
Module 1 – Fundamentals of Boat Control
Module 2 – Intermediate Boat Handling
Module 3 – Advanced Maneuvering
Module 4 – Open Water Operations
Marine Emergency Response Training
Marine Fire Extinguisher Training
Marine VHF Radio Communications
Water Emergency & Rescue Procedures
Medical Emergency Training
American Heart Association CPR
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
First Aid
What You'll Learn
Vessel preparation and pre-departure safety inspections
Docking, undocking, and close-quarters maneuvering
Precision boat handling in wind and current
Emergency stopping and avoidance maneuvers
Safe fueling procedures
Passenger safety and emergency preparedness
Marine fire prevention and suppression
Proper VHF radio communication
CPR, AED, First Aid, and medical emergency response
Water rescue and emergency management
Professional tips, techniques, and best practices developed through years of on-the-water experience
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must:
Successfully complete a NASBLA-approved Boating Safety Course (online or classroom).
Meet all applicable Florida legal boating requirements.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
Recreational boat owners
New and experienced boat operators
Families operating powerboats
Captains seeking advanced recreational skills
Individuals employed to operate marine patrol, security, or work vessels
Anyone wanting comprehensive boating and emergency response training
The Advanced Operator Package Course is a comprehensive, hands-on training program designed for boaters who are serious about mastering both vessel control and emergency preparedness. This advanced program combines recreational boating instruction with marine emergency response and essential medical emergency training, providing students with the knowledge and practical skills to safely operate a vessel while effectively responding to emergencies both on the water and on land.
Throughout this immersive training experience, students receive professional instruction in boat handling, close-quarters maneuvering, docking, emergency maneuvers, fire prevention, marine communications, medical emergencies, and lifesaving techniques. Training emphasizes real-world scenarios, helping students build confidence through repetition and practical application.
This 4-day, 32-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
In this Advanced Operator Course you will be awarded:
American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver Total First Aid CPR AED Course Completion Card, valid for two years.
National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) Course Certification of Completion valid for perpetuity.
BEST Advanced Operator Course Certification of Completion valid for perpetuity.
Instruction is led by:
United States Coast Guard credentialed Captains
National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) Certified Instructors
AHA Certified Instructors
International Fire Service Professional Qualification (IFSPQ) Certified Instructors
Course Includes
NSBC Boat Control On-Water Training
Module 1 – Fundamentals of Boat Control
Module 2 – Intermediate Boat Handling
Module 3 – Advanced Maneuvering
Module 4 – Open Water Operations
Marine Emergency Response Training
Marine Fire Extinguisher Training
Marine VHF Radio Communications
Water Emergency & Rescue Procedures
Medical Emergency Training
American Heart Association CPR
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
First Aid
What You'll Learn
Vessel preparation and pre-departure safety inspections
Docking, undocking, and close-quarters maneuvering
Precision boat handling in wind and current
Emergency stopping and avoidance maneuvers
Safe fueling procedures
Passenger safety and emergency preparedness
Marine fire prevention and suppression
Proper VHF radio communication
CPR, AED, First Aid, and medical emergency response
Water rescue and emergency management
Professional tips, techniques, and best practices developed through years of on-the-water experience
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must:
Successfully complete a NASBLA-approved Boating Safety Course (online or classroom).
Meet all applicable Florida legal boating requirements.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
Recreational boat owners
New and experienced boat operators
Families operating powerboats
Captains seeking advanced recreational skills
Individuals employed to operate marine patrol, security, or work vessels
Anyone wanting comprehensive boating and emergency response training