Thank you for the most informative class. My husband and I learned a lot and really will be viewing boating in an entirely different light after this class. We are kayakers on the Hudson River and knowing what the rules of the boating world are very helpful. I particularly liked the examples of the all the safety gear, VHF radio, the Distress flag and other safety gear.
I so appreciate your current updates that’s what makes the class interesting and less dry. It would have been a miserable course without your wealth of experience and current events updates.
My goal is never to be on the front page of the news with some very basic safety step omitted by myself or my husband. We capsized in our kayaks and were whisked under a low level bridge up near West Point last year and were stuck on the other side of the bridge for 6 hours waiting for the tide to change. We did everything wrong!! So now we are starting the season on the right foot. My husband has ordered the VHF radio etc.
I feel like I’ll be monitoring the Tappan Zee bridge since we live so close!!! Watch out from above!!!
Thank you very much for hosting this workshop on a cloudy day (teehee!!)
Patricia and Peter K
Good evening,
I enjoyed taking your class and I can't believe how much I have learned in such a small amount of time. I could tell how passionate both of you are about boating/jet skiing! I have been on boats and jet skiis all my life and you have really opened my eyes to how important it is to be well educated and fully understand the potential danger that can happen when one is not. As much fun as a boat/jet ski can be they can also be very dangerous when not used properly. I recommend this class to anyone that is thinking of going on a boat/jet ski or thinking of buying one. I think you are never too old to learn.
I learned that the simplest common sense things that people over look on a daily bases can potentially be the difference between living or dying. People always think of going out and having a good time but don't take as much time to make sure that their boat is safe and that they have everything they need in case of an accident or emergency for their guests. Instead their check list is: Beer,Wine,Chips,Salsa etc...it should be life jackets,fire extinguisher, etc... I have never been on a boat where someone has told us where anything is except for the food,beer and bathroom was and that's a shame.
I hope they get the opportunity to have you both as their teachers. Thank you so much! Geri D
Hi Alan and Phil,
Yes, we enjoyed the course very much. The 4 other people with me had no boating experience and I know they learned a lot. I have had boating experience and I too learned several new things that will help keep us safe and the course was well worth it. (I just ordered my vhf radio).
Thanks again!
Mike
Alan you were fantastic! We were so jet lagged and of course after a year away from the US, we kind of had other things in mind to do. BUT, you were like watching a show and your personal anecdotes were so well placed and well conveyed and most of all, they underscored the material so that it was easy to put things into context.
So thank you for turning an onerous chore into a really good day. Plus we all passed.
Best regards, Fran L
Sadie R
Huxley R
Hi Guys,
Both my son Jesse and I thought the course was great .
Who would of thought that after 52 years of boating I'm still learning things!!
Thanks again.
Jerry B
i was very impressed with course. ive been boating for 30yrs and i was so glad i took my son i learned much more than i anticapated. i would recommend this course to anyone, i just purchased my first boat and this course taught me so many thinks i didnt know.
thanks again ed m
GREAT JOB!!!
Gained some important stuff that I thought I knew but really didn't.
Thank you Pete I
Very informative class.
Well run with knowledgeable instructors.
Especially useful information on trailering, laws, emergency procedures, and water marking systems. Required for jet-skiers, but strongly recommended for all recreational boaters, young and old.
- Pete C
Hello Phil & Alan,
Thank you very much for the boating course. We did find it very useful. The way the class was taught, was very clear & direct with the focus being on safety. Having my 12 year old son realize how important that is. He was very proud to have passed!!
Are you offering this same course in Bloomingburg again in the near future? I do have people interested.
Sincerely, Lori
I would like to thank you both for a very interesting and insightful class. The information and knowledge that you guys shared with us was great. From knots to coastguard safety regulations I think I learned a lot more than I thought I already had known. All the questions I had going into the class were all answered even without me asking.
Once again thank you guys for all your help and hope I see you out there in the water.
Safe Boating to all. Marco N.
I really learned a lot from the class and it is great knowledge that I can use for the rest of my life. I think that every boater should have to take the class.
Thank you,
Ryan C
The class was great!
I do think 1 of the first questions that should be asked is, “How many people already own a boat/jet ski, or are you planning on purchasing one?”
I say this because, although I have been on the water my whole life, even worked on a lobster boat for 2 years out of Port Jeff, I do not own a boat/jet ski.
I think this would better help the instructor know what kind of class he is dealing with. If I owned a boat I would definitely own charts of the waterways I travel. I was surprised to see the people in the class who seemed to own boats did not.
The class was very helpful and presented well and definitely will make me a safer person to be on the water.
Thank you, Gerry H
Alan & Phil
The safe boating class was vg i have been boating my entire life and am looking at my 4th boat the class was very informative and i will take safety equiment with current dates and better life preserves more seriously. You guys ran a great class the chapter after lunch should be changed into 2 chapters it was very tough to sit thru to long.
Thanks joy & richie
Great Course: Excellent mix of videos, lectures and real life stories!
Mike L
Hi Alan And Phil
Thank you for the course. No I fell more comfortable knowing the rules of navigation on the ocean and therefor that make me a better navigator. I liked the class because it does touch a little a bit of everything about a safety in and out of the boat..Not everyone have common sens. And It teach you how to get out of bad situations by knowing what to do ..Life vest first and let's be safe. Sincerely Pascal