Lessons from the best

Handle your new or upgraded boat with confidence when Captain Hoxworth assists you with on-water orientation and training.  Learn on your vessel, in your waters, and at your dock with an experienced professional to advise you.  From docking to general seamanship, his “Hands-On” instruction will put you at ease. 

Captain Hoxworth offers private lessons for navigation, seamanship, boat handling in power and sail, and the nautical information needed for learning in pursuit of a career as captain or crew. 

Whether you just bought a new boat or have an existing vessel you haven’t used for a while, you will find that spending some time with Captain Hoxworth to improve your boating techniques is worthwhile. 

Call: 813.810.0144

capnroy@yachtappeal.com

Safety at Sea

• Our collective wisdom and respect for the sea, your vessel and the safety of the people aboard will ensure the attention to detail that sets us apart from other delivery skippers.

Safety for New owners

• Let Captain Hoxworth acquaint you with your new vessel.  This is accomplished using the Hands-On methodology.  Learn how to tie up properly, do a pre-cruise inspection of your boat, read charts, and use the latest electronics and all of the other skills you just can’t learn from books and classrooms.

Trip Planning

• Find the exact charts for your next cruise.  Take some time now to plan your cruise so that you eliminate most surprises along the way.  Our thorough trip planning is an attempt to make your next on water experience a dream instead of a nightmare.  Let the professional help you with trip planning.