Free Training Classes!
FREE Spring Training Classes – We are once again offering 2 free classroom training seminars! Our seminars were very successful in 2023 with over 170 total guests attending our classroom workshops. Reservations are available now!
See Events Tab for more information.
March 23, 2024 Buckeye Lake Women & Boats
This Workshop is for ladies who are interested in discovering boating (men are welcome to attend). *Please NOTE* This seminar will be located on the second floor. This free seminar is designed for people considering purchasing a boat, but they are curious about buying and operating a boat. A link for more information, and to register is below.
Free Training Classes!
April 14, 2024 Buckeye Lake Boating for Beginners
The Boating for Beginners Workshop is for people that are interested in discovering boating. This free seminar is designed for people that are new to boating or considering purchasing a boat; and they are curious about buying and operating a boat. A link for more information, and to register is below.
Buckeye Lake Boater Training – 2024 Seminar Sponsors
Buckeye Lake Marina
Lisa Stewart – Howard Hanna
East & Northeast Harbor Marinas
Harbor Hills Country Club
Pappy D’s Island House
Welcome to Buckeye Lake Boater Training
We offer Hands on Training on Your Boat
A variety of boater training packages are available to ensure that you are safe, confident and ready to enjoy adventures on your boat on Buckeye Lake in Ohio!
Hands-on Training
~ on Your Boat!
Training is offered by Captain Kelly: the only Certified Boat Trainer on Buckeye Lake. Captain Kelly can perform safety inspections on your boat, help you with navigating Buckeye Lake, provide assistance with docking and/or launching and loading your boat.
Enjoy adventures while confidently and safely boating on Buckeye Lake in Ohio.
Introducing the Buckeye Lake Boater Training Crew
We have an awesome team that works hard together so that you can enjoy positive boating experiences.
Captain Kelly
Captain Kelly is a former US Coast Guard Boating Safety Officer. He knows and understands boating safety requirements and proper navigational procedures. During his Coast Guard tenure; he inspected recreational boats for safety equipment, along with maritime law enforcement on international waters. During winter months he taught recreational boating enforcement workshops at Coast Guard bases and marine law enforcement offices throughout the Great Lakes.
The First Mate & Captains Crew
Buckeye Lake Boater Training is supported by a variety of talented members of the Captains Crew. First Mate Neena Collins is available to assist you with questions, appointments and billing.