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with Captain Deb

Learn the basics of sailing and boating watercrafts on our waterways.

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Ocean Dream Group Class October 16, 2024

Learn how to start Sailing and Boating with
Captain Deb Marlor

 Captain Deb teaches a one-of-a-kind, foundational sailing and boating course.  She has deliberately developed courses to build your knowledge, so you are successful and strategic in understanding the ins and outs of this vast marine industry.  It doesn’t matter if you choose to day sail or boat, race, cruise, use your boat as a condo, your asset needs to be managed and maintained.  Your number one objective as a boat owner is to ensure that every time you take you boat out that it and everyone on it returns or reaches its destination safely.

Captain Deb will make sure as you navigate this journey of boating, sailing, watercrafts of all kinds that you begin with a safety mindset.  Knowledge and skills, common sense, and conscious awareness will support your journey and make it a lot easier and fun.

Take the first step today!

Register for Sailing and Boating Basics OnDemand. 

Captain Deb Will Teach You:

  • “the talk”, terminology around the boating industry is different, and its important to understand what something is or what you are being asked, “told” to do.  The curriculum is designed to take you safely on this passage of boating/cruising, and even those who dream of living aboard.
  • “the equipment”  what is it, what does it do, and how do I do it.   Why it is important.
  • “the rules”  what are they, why do I need to know them, what difference will it make to me
  • “the basics” – be solid and able to solve problems, navigate your way through the systems of the boat, how they impact you, how to make the best decisions and understand the implications.
  • “the tough stuff” – charts & chart plotters, your systems in the boat, how to manage and maintain with great organizational tools, the best navigational paths to your destination, solar, Starlink, lithium,
  • “the fun stuff” this is a really fun, adventure.  Discover the ocean, above and below.  The marine life, the coral what its like under the sea! Enjoy it!  Discover the islands, the people of different countries, their culture, the beauty
  • “pull it all together” – you will have a far better experience.  You will have resources, support and a community.  You will make friends that have similar interests and understanding.  Make the most of every day.

FREE! Navigating Buying a Boat

Thinking boats? Grab this must have guide to find out what you need to know to purchase a boat. Deb helps her readers navigate this big, and fun, decision. Sign up for a sailing and boating course after purchasing to get on the water the right way!

Knowledge is power and confidence.

Captain Deb begins giving you great insight and information so the next time you step on a boat you will know what the equipment is, what its used for, when to use it, and basics that will enable you to be safe.  You will  look at everything differently when you get on a boat, and when to get off. This sport is inherently dangerous, so having basic knowledge and building a solid understanding of what to do and when will assist you when the weather turns bad, or something breaks, or someone goes overboard. But more importantly having this knowledge will guide you  to be more confident and capable aboard.

This is not just a man’s sport.  Ladies you are as capable. It just takes getting the right training.  This is the place to start.

Capt. Deb starts with a foundation of safety which you build on and grow your knowledge, then your build your skills so competency and excellence becomes your standard.  Being aware, a conscious, observant participant and owner in this sport can make all the difference of your outcome.  You will become familiar with the United States Coast Guard Rules of the Road, and when you bring a boat into a marina, people will comment on your skills!  Beware they will also notice and comment on “lack of skill” and how you maneuver difficult situations.  

Don’t wait!

TAKE ACTION and REGISTER TODAY!

No time is better than now!

Take the steps to work with Capt. Deb, so you have a complete path to your dream of sailing and cruising.

If you are feeling worried, unsure, or nervous when you get on a boat then start with Captain Deb.  Or if you love being on the boat, and just don’t know anything but you love it, then these courses are for you!

These are very important, valuable assets you are investing in – “your boat”, from a power boat, trawler, or cruiser, to a sailboat, sailing yacht, or racing boat, it may be your home or your condo on the water.

Testimonials

Past students say

I never knew what  that was, or why I was doing it, now I understand.”  “I have been in so many dangerous situations and I knew it my gut, and had no idea what to do, now I do!

Dr. Bill Kirsch

Deb you really did an impressive job  putting the logic of the courses, the clarity of the descriptions and content together, they are outstanding, great job!

Ron

The Rules of the Road class material was presented very well. It is highly recommended and will help both beginners as well as experienced to be safer sailors. Captain Deborah is a good instructor and her vast experience makes the course very worthwhile.

Diane Silas

Deborah was down to earth and engaging during the seminars that I took. She is personable, and willing to answer questions. I left my series of three seminars, feeling better about learning to sail.

Danielle Rose

Boating Basics tonight was a great start. I’m getting back into sailing and need all the education and inspiration I can get. Thanks so much for this!

Priscilla

Hi Captain Deb,
I really enjoyed taking your seminars and seeing how you gently inspire confidence in the women through your example. Teaching from your boat in a beautiful location is also inspiring!  Thanks for the links. You reminded the women that sometimes they may need a licensed captain to certify their competence aboard for insurance purposes. That's somaething that the Chesapeake Area Professional Captains Association (CAPCA) may be able to help with, particularly for people in the mid-Atlantic states area, as well as in other eastern states. Good luck with your program of inspiration and empowerment!

Lori

Great, thank you.  Nice clear graphics and easy to read.  I have printed a copy for the boat.  This will be handy to use for cruising.

Wanda

Thank you for an Outstanding Class. I am a complete novice when it comes to sailing. After tonight, I Feel more confident about following my dream to sail. And you're a great teacher. I've taught for 40 years, so I know a good one when I see and experience one. Your passion, Knowledge, and delivery of information is off the charts! I look forward to more classes with you!

Claudia Rose

Deb is an absolute delight. I have taken three of her courses…Boating Basics, Rules of the Road and Charts & Chart Plotters.  I learned a great deal from each of her courses and had many laughs with Deb along the way.  I really like the Zoom format.  Deb is engaging and always encourages me to ask questions.  She is a wealth of knowledge.

I have recently completed her Dream Builder program and I’m well on my way to “Living My Ocean Dream.”  I’m extremely grateful for Captain Deb! 

Clara “CJ” Powell

Captain Deb Marlor is the sailboat captain you want to follow. She lives on the water with the real experience of living in the environment. She is a woman of skill, discipline and order on the water to sail with the wind, teach others the ropes...or should I say the sheets of sailing. She has now written the best book I have ever seen that guides one through all the necessary steps to buy any boat. Navigating Buying a Boat by Captain Deb Marlor. I am using it to buy my next sailboat and so should you!

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