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Boat Training Built Around You

Teen Docking a Boat

Private, hands-on boat training for new and experienced boat owners. Learn docking, maneuvering, navigation, safety and boat handling with an experienced instructor by your side.

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Professional Boat Lessons on Your Boat on Your Lake

New Boat Owner Training

Personalized training aboard your own boat to learn its controls, handling, docking, anchoring and safety equipment. 

Boat Driving Lessons

Master basic and intermediate boat handling skills. Ideal for new boaters looking to gain confidence on the water with expert guidance.

Docking Lessons

Focused practice approaching and leaving docks and slips with better throttle control, steering and wind awareness. Dock like a PRO with this training.

Teen Boat Driver Academy

Safety-focused, hands-on boat driving instruction designed for young boaters.

Advanced Boat Handling

Advanced maneuvers and navigation practice in challenging situations.

Commercial Practical Training

Prepare for professional-level charter work and lead with confidence.

Trailer, Launch & Retrieval

Learn to safely trailer, launch, and retrieve your boat with total confidence.

All classes are private one-on-one lessons unless you want to add family members. It's only $199 for each extra student.

What Our Students Say

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“Captain Taylor turned me from a nervous yacht owner into a confident skipper. He walked me through every maneuver on my own boat—docking, close-quarters handling, and safety checks—until I felt completely in control on the water.”

Ray Stanley

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“This training was perfect for learning the ropes and prioritizing safety before I buy my own vessel. Captain Taylor is the BEST!”

Joel Salinas

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“Learning the specific handling of my new boat gave me the peace of mind I needed to take my family out on the water. Moms drive boats too.”

Chandra Provist

Ready to Feel More Confident Behind the Wheel?

Total Marine Academy provides expert inland lake instruction focused on safe recreation. Our courses follow all local Texas water safety laws and specific boat handling for regional waterways. We focus on local lake navigation on Lake Travis and Lake Austin, ensuring every captain gains the practical skills needed for a fun and safe day of boating on our central Texas waters.

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