Brunswick Corporation expands BoatClass on-water training to Los Angeles, Milwaukee and Long Island, N.Y.

Brunswick Corporation

May 23, 2022

In early May, 2022 Brunswick Corporation announced new locations for BoatClass, an immersive on-water training program designed to teach boating safety and assist boaters in gaining confidence on the water.

“We are welcoming new boaters into our industry every day, so it is imperative that we expand to new locations to help ensure they have access to the best safety and boating education experience,” said Bijoy Jha, CFO – Business Acceleration & VP – New Business Ventures, Brunswick Corporation.

Launched in 2021 for new and seasoned boaters to receive world-class training and learn the necessary skills to make the most of their time on the water, BoatClass is now available at Los Angeles, Milwaukee and Long Island, N.Y.

BoatClass offers boaters two 3-hour course options – basic and intermediate levels – led by a Certified US Coast Guard Captain, which consist of 100 percent on-water training to master techniques such as, shifting and throttle control; turning, stopping, backing drills; 360- to 720-degree pivot turns; docking drills; crossing wakes and wave; speed zone adjustments; anchoring theory and techniques; utilizing boat trim; ferrying; and returning to the slip. These courses utilize the same training methods that have been successful for decades throughout the Freedom Boat Club network.

For more information about BoatClass, visit BoatClass.com.

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