Boating lessons?

Aguamenti · 08-02-2011, 09:19 PM

Can anyone recommend someone local that gives boating lessons? I am looking to become a first-time boat owner within the next year, but I don't want to go into a purchase like that without some actual experience and instruction on the water, with trailering, launch, etc.

I'm in Tuftonboro but don't mind travelling around the lake if there is someone that comes highly recommended.

Thanks for any advice.

watrskir · 08-03-2011, 05:41 AM

Janis at JP Boating can help you with all you need to know about boating/launching ect....give here a call at 603-520-1863 or visit her site at www.jpboating.com.

Bos'n · 08-03-2011, 09:33 AM

Try Capt. Dan at Sea Tow.. USCG 100 ton license, 8 years active duty Coast Guard and 12 years fishing offshore commercially. fully insured. 603-393-5874

OCDACTIVE · 08-03-2011, 10:42 AM

There is a company called Big Lake Boating that specializes in helping new captains learn to boat but also to learn their vessel. Below is a link to their info. and a discussion on their qualifications.

Good Luck

and THANK YOU for asking! Most people don't ask and can get into real trouble.

http://www.sbonh.org/forums/showthre...G-LAKE-BOATING

Belmont Resident · 08-04-2011, 05:01 AM

I personally had the Sea Tow boat violate the 150 foot rule twice last year once coming within 50 feet of me.
Guess experiance and captains credentials doesn't always mean safe boater.

08-02-2011, 09:19 PM	#1
Aguamenti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MA/Tuftonboro Posts: 143 Thanks: 95 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	Boating lessons? Can anyone recommend someone local that gives boating lessons? I am looking to become a first-time boat owner within the next year, but I don't want to go into a purchase like that without some actual experience and instruction on the water, with trailering, launch, etc. I'm in Tuftonboro but don't mind travelling around the lake if there is someone that comes highly recommended. Thanks for any advice.

08-03-2011, 09:33 AM	#3
Bos'n Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sea tow Try Capt. Dan at Sea Tow.. USCG 100 ton license, 8 years active duty Coast Guard and 12 years fishing offshore commercially. fully insured. 603-393-5874

08-03-2011, 10:42 AM	#4
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	Big Lake Boating There is a company called Big Lake Boating that specializes in helping new captains learn to boat but also to learn their vessel. Below is a link to their info. and a discussion on their qualifications. Good Luck and THANK YOU for asking! Most people don't ask and can get into real trouble. http://www.sbonh.org/forums/showthre...G-LAKE-BOATING __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?

08-04-2011, 05:01 AM	#5
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 410 Times in 251 Posts	sea tow I personally had the Sea Tow boat violate the 150 foot rule twice last year once coming within 50 feet of me. Guess experiance and captains credentials doesn't always mean safe boater.

08-03-2011, 05:41 AM	#2
watrskir Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 51 Thanks: 39 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Janis at JP Boating can help you with all you need to know about boating/launching ect....give here a call at 603-520-1863 or visit her site at www.jpboating.com.

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