SAFE BOAT HANDLING
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EDUCATION + TRAINING + EXPERIENCE + PREPAREDNESS
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EDUCATION + TRAINING + EXPERIENCE + PREPAREDNESS
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BE SMART * BE SAFE
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Boater Education AND Training are critical for the safe operation of recreational vessels.
Despite their tireless efforts, INEXPERIENCED BOATERS STILL RANK WITHIN THE TOP FIVE CAUSES OF RECREATIONAL BOATING ACCIDENTS!
Despite their tireless efforts, INEXPERIENCED BOATERS STILL RANK WITHIN THE TOP FIVE CAUSES OF RECREATIONAL BOATING ACCIDENTS!
Organizations such as U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadron, and Natural Resources Police (State dependent, check your local State regulations) provide excellent boater safety education programs.
STB Training can bring Hands-On Training to YOU!
AFTER you have successfully completed an approved Boater Safety Course, its time to put those educational principles into practice. STB Training offers Hands-On training in Basic Seamanship for NEW BOATERS as well as for those boaters who simply want to enhance their confidence and experience on the water.
Individual boaters, couples, small groups (fishing/boating buddies) and families can all benefit from Basic Seamanship Skills:
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Safety and Emergency Procedures
Docking 101: "The art and science of docking"
Anchoring
Using your GPS
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Basic Navigation
Float Plans: "How to make them, keep them, and why they are so important
Radio Communications
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Knots and Docklines
Boating Traditions, Customs, and Courtesies
Winds, Tides, and Weather
Basic Maintenance and Preparedness
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We offer personalized training on YOUR boat, at YOUR local ramp or at YOUR dock - on the waters that YOU will be traveling. Our instructor provides individual instruction with a relaxed, 1-on-1 approach.
RECREATIONAL BOATER...
or
WRECK-REATIONAL BOATER...
Which one are you?
Thinking of becoming a boater?
Thinking of buying a boat?
Want to improve your skills but don't have a boat available?
STB Training offers Hands-On training at our dockside location.
Thinking of buying a boat?
Want to improve your skills but don't have a boat available?
STB Training offers Hands-On training at our dockside location.
AT THE HELM...
Captain Trevor Steedman has over 35 years of boating experience, operating a variety of vessels both recreationally and commercially. He holds US Coast Guard OUPV and 50 Ton Masters Licenses with extensive experience on the Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake Bay and inland/near coastal waters of Del-Mar-Va and South Florida. Trevor has operated a variety of propulsion systems including inboard, outboard and jet-drive. His commercial experience includes that of Captain/Mate on a 54' - 75 POB (72 passenger/3 crew) tour vessel in Ocean City , a 30' Tender/Transport vessel for a large, local waterfront restaurant/bar, and 32' Fire/Rescue vessel.
Capt. Steedman has over 25 years of accredited instructional experience. He is certified as a Level III Instructor under the National Professional Qualifications Standard and holds Fire Service Professional Marine Qualifications of Mate I, Mate II, and Motor Vessel Operator. Additionally, he was involved in creating the Marine Training & Operations program for the Ocean City Fire Department's new 32' Fire/Rescue Boat and trains/evaluates department Vessel Operator & Crewman candidates. Trevor also has extensive experience as a Rescue & Recovery Diver and holds several related certifications.
Please feel free to contact Captain Steedman with any questions.
Capt. Steedman has over 25 years of accredited instructional experience. He is certified as a Level III Instructor under the National Professional Qualifications Standard and holds Fire Service Professional Marine Qualifications of Mate I, Mate II, and Motor Vessel Operator. Additionally, he was involved in creating the Marine Training & Operations program for the Ocean City Fire Department's new 32' Fire/Rescue Boat and trains/evaluates department Vessel Operator & Crewman candidates. Trevor also has extensive experience as a Rescue & Recovery Diver and holds several related certifications.
Please feel free to contact Captain Steedman with any questions.