Even though there are some basic lessons that can be learned in a group setting, every boat reacts differently when docking or casting off. In my opinion to be of any value, on the water training needs to be done one on one using the student's boat and under a variety of conditions.
My recommendation would be a "Day on the Lake" where the novice boater and his/her family go out with a qualified seasoned boater to practice things like rules of the road, docking, anchoring, navigating, watersports, etc.
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