Youth Summer Camp
On-Water Boat Class Age 12+
Cost: $999
Times: 8-11 AM (3 hr sessions)
Dates: July 15-19, July 29-Aug 2 | 5days (Mon-Fri)
Location: Weeks Bay Resource Center, 11568 US-98, Fairhope, AL 36532
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Meet Captain Matthew Derrenbacher
A retired Coast Guard Commander, Captain Matt has served on active duty on the East Coast, West Coast, Gulf Coast, and Alaska, and has the Order of the Magellan for circumnavigating the world on a Coast Guard Cutter.
Captain Matt is a Boating instructor, Charter captain, and Consultant.
Wise Mariner proudly offers:
- Professional boat instruction courses for recreational boaters
- Vessel movement and relocation services
- Family friendly charter fishing and sightseeing services
- Consulting Services to develop Incident Action Plans utilizing the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) for large projects, and operations.
3 Hour On-Water Classes
We offer four powerboating classes based on the National Safe Boating Council's on-water training modules.
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3 Hour Refresher Class
This powerboating class is for individuals who have experience on the water but may want to enhance their safety training and boating skills. This class offers flexibility for what set of skills they want to learn during the course.
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Yachting On Water Classes
These classes are for yacht training (Yachts 35 ft - 100+ ft ). You can receive an IPC for Yachts for successfully completing the course requirements.
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Our Boats
Robalo Cayman 246
Primary boat for On-water instruction and Charters
(Top Speed - 40mph | Max Passengers - 6)
55 Hatteras
Yacht instruction only starting in Spring of 2025
(Top Speed - 20mph | Max Passengers - 6)
