Our most comprehensive training experience. The BEST Package is a 5-day, 40-hour all-inclusive program designed to develop complete boat operator proficiency—combining advanced vessel control with critical lifesaving and emergency response skills.
Note: Scheduling is flexible and dependent on weather conditions and participant experience
This flagship course delivers an immersive, hands-on training environment where participants gain the knowledge, skill, and confidence required to safely operate a vessel and effectively respond to real-world marine emergencies.
Modules One through Four of the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) Boat Control On-Water Training Program are included. Instruction is led by NSBC Certified Instructors, ensuring nationally recognized standards and proven on-water training methods.
What You’ll Learn:
This program integrates boat handling mastery with emergency preparedness, ensuring participants are capable of both operating a vessel and protecting lives on and off the water.
Participants will develop the critical skills needed to:
Safely dock, maneuver, and control a vessel in all conditions
Execute advanced boat handling techniques and precision maneuvers
Prevent, identify, and respond to onboard fire emergencies
Apply life-saving techniques during medical and water emergencies
Manage and mitigate unexpected onboard incidents
Build situational awareness and decision-making in dynamic environments
Training emphasizes real-world application, ensuring smooth and secure transitions between land and water for all passengers onboard.
Training Includes:
Boat Safety and Operational Awareness
Docking and Close-Quarters Maneuvering
Advanced Boat Handling and Open-Water Operations
Fire Safety, Prevention, and Response
Life-Saving Techniques and Survival Skills
CPR, AED, First Aid, Stop the Bleed
Practical Tips, Techniques, and Best Practices
All instruction is delivered by Nationally certified Instructors and U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captains and is conducted in a safe, controlled environment with a strong focus on confidence, competence, and crew safety. Participants operate vessels while wearing properly fitted life jackets and following all navigation rules and safety practices.
Who This Course Is For:
New boat owners seeking complete training
Recreational boaters looking for full-spectrum skill development
Individuals preparing for extended or offshore boating
Anyone serious about mastering both boat operation and emergency response
At BEST – Boating Emergency Safety Training, we don’t just teach boating—we build capable operators. This flagship program delivers the highest level of hands-on training, combining decades of real-world experience with proven instructional methods to ensure every participant leaves prepared, confident, and ready for the water.