Los Angeles – Marina Del Rey
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Basic BoatClass
Perfect for new boaters, this 3 hour on-water experience will provide you the skills and confidence to safely operate a boat with ease.
Intermediate BoatClass
For Basic BoatClass graduates & more experienced boaters, this 3 hour on-water course will cover more complex boating operation.
Our Women's Only Basic BoatClass teaches introductory boating skills including boat engine control, boat operation and handling, rules of the road, docking, etc.
Leaving the Dock: Boat Engine Controls and Operation
Shifting and throttle control, Turning drills, Stopping drills, Backing into open water
Initial Operation of the Boat
360 Degree – 720 degree turning in open water, Pivot turn in open water, both directions, Intermittent power vs idle power speed, Managing momentum with cadence, Docking drills
Rules of the Road
Use of channel markers, Crossing wakes and waves, Right of way applications, Speed zone adjustments
Return to the Marina
Additional docking, Docking bow first in a slip, Pivot turn in close quarters, Approaching a gas dock, Return to slip
Intermediate BoatClass teaches more advanced boating techniques to include close quarter handling, urgency stops, beaching, anchoring, advanced docking, etc.
Maneuvering in Close Quarters
Turning, stopping, backing, tracking and close quarter maneuvering review
Urgency Stop Procedure
Stopping the boat quickly in a controlled manner
Item Pick-Up Procedure
Techniques for approaching and recovering items outside the boat
Beaching the Boat
Instruction on how to beach the boat at a proper sandbar, and depart
Anchoring
Preparing, setting and retrieving the anchor
Mooring Ball Use
Approaching, securing and releasing the mooring ball
Trimming the Boat
Steps to properly trim a boat, and the reasons why
Advanced Docking
Complex docking with wind and current, Docking between boats bow and stern, Docking at a "T" Dock on Face, Docking in different slip configurations, Bow Spring (Forward and Reverse Actions), Backing into a slip, Use of pivot turns to aid in docking
Basic BoatClass teaches introductory boating skills including boat engine control, boat operation and handling, rules of the road, docking, etc.
Leaving the Dock: Boat Engine Controls and Operation
Shifting and throttle control, Turning drills, Stopping drills, Backing into open water
Initial Operation of the Boat
360 Degree – 720 degree turning in open water, Pivot turn in open water, both directions, Intermittent power vs idle power speed, Managing momentum with cadence, Docking drills
Rules of the Road
Use of channel markers, Crossing wakes and waves, Right of way applications, Speed zone adjustments
Return to the Marina
Additional docking, Docking bow first in a slip, Pivot turn in close quarters, Approaching a gas dock, Return to slip
About Our Location
Freedom Boat Club of Southern California locations offer a central jump off point for great boating destinations in southern California. For all of the foodies out there, Marina del Rey should be on your bucket list. If you’re looking for a waterway adventure, there are activities on the water and by the water; from biking paths and paddle board yoga to day cruises and hand gliding. Only a handful of miles away from LAX and in close proximity to Los Angeles’ major freeways, Marina del Rey is also incredibly convenient to visit. Surrounded by award winning restaurants, world famous beaches, and unlimited marina activities, there is something here for everyone. Take the family to Venice Beach, the Santa Monica Pier, go sportfishing or whale watching, enjoy a romantic sunset cruise dinner, and rent a kayak or a boat to adventure around the marina. This marina is your gateway to some of the finest cultural experiences in Southern California.
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