Ages: 12+ prior to the start date

Prerequisites: Competent swimmer

Students, please take the helm! DBMS is excited to offer a brand new and expanded on-water boater’s education course this summer. 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. New this year! Students can also add-on our two-day MEP Boater’s License course (Safe Power Boating) at a discounted rate to complete their certification. The MEP License course is now REQUIRED by law to operate in Massachusetts. To ADD the license course, please select "Safe Power Boating" as an additional course when registering. 

Ages: 18 – 70 years old as of August 31, 2026

Prerequisites: competent swimmer

Adults, please take the helm! DBMS is excited to offer a brand new and expanded on-water boater’s education course this summer. 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. 

Ages: 18 – years old as of August 31, 2026

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!

Ages: 12+ prior to the start date

Prerequisites: Registered for DBMS On-Water Power Boating , , Competent Swimmer

*ATTENTION MASS BOATERS!* Massachusetts law now requires for all boaters to hold an approved Safe Boating License. This one-day classroom course is NASBLA and Massachusetts Environmental Police approved. Taught by our friends from Boatwise, you'll learn about essential boating laws, safety equipment, navigation rules, and emergency procedures. Upon passing the exam, you’ll receive your official Massachusetts boating certificate. This course is for ages 12+ and taught on DBMS campus.