Private training on your boat
Focus on docking, handling, or navigation with a certified instructor on your own boat. Great for new owners or spouses who want to share captain duties.
PRIVATE CAPTAINS • OKOBOJI
Hire a captain for a day, a session, or a specific skill tune-up.
Use a local captain on West Lake Okoboji for private training, towing, or calm oversight while you enjoy time with family.
HOW IT WORKS
Use a local captain to make your day easier.
Sometimes you don’t want to be “on duty” all day. A local captain can run the boat, coach you quietly from the helm, or simply be a calm backup so you can enjoy your time with friends and family.
“Designated captain” outings
Enjoy a dinner run, fireworks, or an evening cruise while someone else takes the stress of driving and docking.
Tow-sports coaching
Work on safe towing for skiing, tubing, or wakeboarding with guidance on speed, signals, and safe turn-arounds.
TYPICAL FLOW
What a hire-a-captain session looks like.
1. Quick planning call
Confirm your boat type, dock or marina, and what you want from the session.
2. On-the-dock briefing
Walk through the plan, safety checks, and who will be at the helm for each part.
3. On-the-water time
Training, calm oversight, or a mix of both depending on your goal.
4. Wrap-up & notes
End with a few key takeaways and ideas for future sessions if you’d like.