Ages 12-18Adult
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.
11 sessions available
Jun 23 – Jun 24, ’25 3 spots left!
Every day, 2:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Jun 26 – Jun 27, ’25
Every day, 2:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Jun 30 – Jul 01, ’25
Every day, 9:45 AM – 1:45 PM
Jul 02 – Jul 03, ’25
Every day, 9:45 AM – 1:45 PM
Jul 07 – Jul 08, ’25
Every day, 1:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Jul 14 – Jul 15, ’25 5 spots left!
Every day, 9:45 AM – 1:45 PM
Jul 21 – Jul 22, ’25
Every day, 1:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Jul 28 – Jul 29, ’25
Every day, 9:45 AM – 1:45 PM
Aug 04 – Aug 05, ’25
Every day, 12:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Aug 07 – Aug 08, ’25
Every day, 12:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Aug 11 – Aug 12, ’25
Every day, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Skills Expansion
Ages: 12 – 18 years old as of August 31, 2025
Prerequisites: Must have completed one session of Jr. On-Water Power Boating
Take your skills to the next level with our 2-hour skills expansion, designed as an optional add-on to the Junior On-Water Powerboating course. This private 1 on 1 session focuses on reinforcing and practicing the techniques learned in class, giving students extra time on the water to build confidence and refine their abilities.
Jun 25 – Aug 15, ’25
Dates & times vary
Ages 12-12Adult
On-Water
Ages: 18 – 70 years old as of August 31, 2025
Prerequisites: Completion of a Safe Boating Course, competent swimmer
Adults, 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 an 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 you navigate 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, this is the class to sign up for.
2 sessions available
Jul 19 – Jul 20, ’25
Every day, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Aug 11 – Aug 12, ’25
Every day, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Women Underway
Ages: 18 – years old as of August 31, 2025
Prerequisites: Competent Swimmer
Boating basics taught by women for women! This fun and empowering, hands-on, on-the-water introduction to boating is designed for casual boaters. We will explore basic navigation, engine troubleshooting, mooring, docking, anchoring, and what to do if you find yourself “in charge” onboard. Every boater should know what to do in case of an emergency on the water. We will spend some time in the classroom, take a tour of Duxbury Bay, teach you how to drive a small powerboat, and answer all of your questions in a judgment free space. The day wraps up with lunch on the porch!
3 sessions available
Jun 07, ’25
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Jun 29, ’25
Sunday, June 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Jul 13, ’25
Sunday, July 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM