On-Water

Ages: 12 – 18 years old as of August 31, 2025
Prerequisites: Completion of a Safe Boating Course, competent swimmer
Students, please take the helm! DBMS is excited to offer a brand new and expanded on-water only boater’s education course this summer. You must have a Junior Operator’s License to register for this class. During this two day class students will spend a total of 8 hours on the water and at the wheel with USCG certified Captains. Modeled after “Driver’s Education,” our Captains will instruct while your student navigates Duxbury Bay and Plymouth Harbor. Covered topics include safety, navigation, boat handling, docking, anchoring, and advanced maneuvers. All our instructor Captains have years of experience on small and large vessels. If you’re looking for the highest level of instruction and an invaluable opportunity for your 12-17 year old, this is the class to sign up for.
Apr 22 – Apr 23, ’25 4 spots left!
Every day, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Private Lesson

Ages: – years old as of August 31, 2025
Prerequisites: None
Are you looking to gain some private on water powerboating experience? Welcome aboard our instruction vessel! Please book a lesson in this section if you require use of a DBMS vessel for your lesson. All of our instructors are U.S. Coast Guard licensed captains and ready to help you master the ocean. All of our private lessons are custom tailered to your needs wether you're a beginner or intermediate powerboater. In our lessons we cover safety, navigation, and general to advanced knowledge of recreational maritime navigation. Both adults and chilidren aged 12+ are welcomed to sign up.
Apr 24 – Jun 06, ’25
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Friday, April 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Fridays, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Private Lessons | Own boat

Ages: – years old as of August 31, 2025
Prerequisites: None
Are you looking for a private lesson on your own boat? We welcome all boat owners who have a Duxbury mooring, Bayside rack service, or trailered boat to book a private lesson in this section. All of our instructors are U.S. Coast Guard licensed captains and ready to help you master the ocean. All of our private lessons are custom tailered to your needs wether you're a beginner or intermediate powerboater. In our lessons we cover safety, navigation, and general to advanced knowledge of recreational maritime navigation. Both adults and chilidren aged 12+ are welcomed to sign up.
May 02 – Jun 02, ’25
Mondays, Fridays, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM