Tickets: BoatUS.org/Annapolis
For info on the Annapolis Powerboat Show: https://www.annapolisboatshows.com/united-states-powerboat-show
Entrance into the boat show will be included with each ticket purchase.
No experience necessary!
Whether you love boating and want to gain confidence at the helm, you’re considering buying or renting a boat and want to learn new skills, or you’re just curious about boating, the BoatUS Foundation has partnered with Annapolis Boat Shows to offer you the BoatUS Foundation On-Water Training program. It is a fun, easy, and affordable way to develop your sea legs!
Intro to Boating – $149
Women Making Waves – $149
Ages 21+
3 hours on-water
3-4 students per boat
Shifting & Steering
Basic docking
Open water handling
Basic navigation
Junior Captains- $99
For Ages 13-19
1.5 hours on-water
3 students per boat
Centering the wheel
Shifting gears and throttle control
Preparing the boat for departure
Steering straight at idle speed
“Boater’s eye”
Standard stop
Urgency stop
Understanding “weathervane effect”
Ferrying
Station Holding