Brunswick expands BoatClass on-water training in USA
Brunswick Corporation has announced new locations for BoatClass, its on-water training programme designed to teach boating safety and assist boaters in gaining confidence on the water. The programme will now be available in Los Angeles, Milwaukee, New York and Florida.
BoatClass was launched in 2021 for new and seasoned boaters to receive training and learn the necessary skills to make the most of their time on the water.
“We are welcoming new boaters into our industry every day, so it is imperative that we expand to new locations to help ensure they have access to the best safety and boating education experience,” says Bijoy Jha, CFO at business acceleration & VP of new business ventures, Brunswick Corporation.
The program is now available at the following locations:
BoatClass offers boaters two three-hour course options (basic and intermediate levels) led by a certified US Coast Guard captain, which consist of 100 per cent on-water training, focusing on techniques such as shifting and throttle control; turning, stopping, backing drills; 360- to 720-degree pivot turns; docking drills; crossing wakes and wave; speed zone adjustments; anchoring theory and techniques; utilising boat trim; ferrying; and returning to the slip.
