• The Confident Boater

    Ready to Become a More Confident Boater? Apply Below.

  • A full day of practical boating education, real-world advice, and good conversation—plus time to meet fellow boaters and make new friends.

    The Confident Boater is a $295 classroom course designed to help you understand your boat, read the water, and make better decisions at the helm. Whether you’re new to boating or have years of experience, there’s always something new to learn.

    Thanks to scholarship support from Sunshine Without Borders Foundation and Naples Cancer Advisors, selected applicants can attend for just $25 total, including one guest at no additional charge.

    Your day includes:

    • Breakfast and a morning social
    • Interactive classroom instruction and course materials
    • Lunch, snacks, and refreshments
    • Swag, special offers, and a chance to win boating-related giveaways
    • A beer and wine social after class

    A limited number of full scholarships are also available, covering admission for you and your guest. Current Sunshine clients receive complimentary admission for two and can contact Captain Bill directly to attend. Applicants referred by a participating dealer, club, or marina also qualify for complimentary admission—please name your referral organization on the application.

    Complete the application below to tell us a little about yourself and your boating experience. Scholarship availability is limited, and submitting an application does not confirm your place. We’ll follow up with your scholarship and attendance details.

  • About You

    Please tell us about yourself. Note we never share or sell your information.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Boating Experience Level*
  • Which best describes your current boating situation?*
  • Where do you primarily boat or keep your boat?*
  • How is your boat currently stored, or how will it be stored?*

  • What Do You Want to Learn?

    The Confident Boater is built around practical, real-world boating. Tell us what you’d most like to learn or better understand so we can focus on the topics that matter most to you.
  • What would you most like to learn?*

  • Choose Your Class Schedule 

    Each date is a complete, single-day course. Select all dates you’re available to attend. We’ll review your application and contact you to confirm your scholarship and class placement.

  • Class Dates I would be most interested in are (You can choose more than one)*
  • If selected for an upcoming class, which registration option best describes you? Your selection does not affect your application. Scholarships are limited and awarded separately from class acceptance.*
  • Are you currently a Sunshine client, or would you like to learn more about our boating services and training programs?*
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