Are the courses only for V bottom?
Answer: No, the courses are for both V Bottom and Catamaran. We teach the techniques for all hull configurations.
Do I get a discount on my insurance?
Answer: Yes, Markel and American Reliable Insurance offers up to 10% discount to all students that graduate from our school. It also includes other insurance underwriters.
Do I get to drive the school boats?
Answer: No, our boats are used for demonstration purposes only. In order to complete all programs, the students must demonstrate minimum profeciency aboard their own boats.
How much are the courses?
Answer: Tuition for Ultra High Performance (70MPH and above) is $2,500 per student. Performance Boat Course (70MPH and under) is $1,500, note that additional time and cost may apply. This does not include travel expenses.
Where are the courses held?
Answer: We have two main locations in Florida which are Ocala Fl (1.5 Hour North of Orlando) and Fort Lauderdale/Miami FL. We also have several courses given throughout the year in the United States. Check out our calendar for dates and location.
I have been driving my performance boat for five years, why do I need this course?
Answer: Many boat drivers are self taught and may have picked up bad habits driving their own boats, seat times or experience is better stated as exposure. Just because you have driven your boats for many years does not make you a good driver with good skills, you may have many years of bad habits and worse is you have developed confidence in your bad habits. We teach you the correct driving skill sets for every facet of every condition while at speed.
Can I get one on one teacher at my own location?
Answer: yes you can, we will travel to your location at your expense and teach you on your own boat and in your own house or office if you like, we are flexible.
Do I get certified on any on the course?
Answer: Yes, you do get certified when you attend the Ultra High Performance course but you must pass a written test and on water skill test. The Performance Boat course provides a certificate of acknowledgement of participation and also requires successful completion of a written test and on water skill test.
How many people are in the class?
Answer: The classroom session may have multiple students. All on water work is done one on one. Note: expenses are divided equally amongst the number of class participant.
What happens is the boat breaks or weather is bad?
Answer: We will evaluate all options. If time allows the instructor may remain on site at cost and attempt to complete the course. A $1000.00 reschedule fee plus actual expenses will apply if the instructor has to reattend for course completion. |