US Powerboating Accredited Cruising Courses & Electronic Navigation and Vessel Maintenance Training in Newport Beach CA
Located in Newport Beach, CA, Newport Coast Maritime Academy (NCMA) is an accredited US Powerboating school, the nation’s leader in powerboat training, education and safety. The mission of the academy is to deliver training courses that empower students with the skills and techniques to become safe and proficient vessel operators with appropriate Boating License.
The academy instructors are highly experienced, U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captains, with extensive experience in vessel operations, offshore cruising and maintenance. Powerboat Cruising courses are approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), California Department of Boating and Waterways and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA).
Upon successful completion of the powerboat certification courses you will qualify for insurance coverage as an owner/operator. Also, Newport Coast Marine offers private, luxury yacht rentals chartering from Newport Beach, CA.
Through the exclusive owner network, they offer privately owned, new-model, luxury yachts for charter. All vessels are equipped with advanced safety, navigation and comfort systems and operated by U.S. Coast Guard licensed captains and professional crew.
Training Programs
Cruising Courses
- Basic Cruising Course: Learn to maneuver your vessel, follow the Rules of the Road , navigate safely to a destination and respond to an emergency.
- Coastal Cruising Course: Learn multi-waypoint navigation, advanced radar, coastal anchoring, limited visibility navigation and weather routing.
- Night Operations Course: Learn multi-waypoint navigation, radar, coastal anchoring, limited visibility and coastal weather routing.
- Destination Cruising Course: Learn to plan and navigate to over-the-horizon destinations on a real-world overnight or multi day cruise.
Other Courses
- Electronic Navigation Course: Learn advanced navigation skills using an electronic chart plotter, GPS and radar. Build confidence and skills to safely navigate across open water, at night or in limited visibility.
- Vessel Maintenance: Hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of critical systems. what you learn will potentially save you thousands of dollars in repairs.
LAST UPDATED ON Aug 17, 2023