Captains Services

Our captains are available for deliveries, evening cruises, fishing, extended trips, echo tours and boater training. Whatever your boating needs are, we can help!

Boater Training

As certified Captains we see boater education & training as a very important necessity for anyone who owns and operates a boat of any size. It is an unfortunate reality that many new boaters lack the training and therefore the skills to safely operate a boat and the consequences can be tragic.

Our onboard boater training will provide you with on water confidence that will dramatically increase your on water competence to handle and safely maneuver your boat both in the marina and in the busy waterways. Our ultimate goal is to teach to safely enjoy your boat.

A typical training session lasts four hours and your education will include the following elements:

  • Safety inspection
  • Pre-trip planning
  • Rules of the Road
  • Boat operation
  • VHF Radio Operation
  • Navigating waterways
  • Anchoring
  • Close quarter handling
  • Docking
  • Boating etiquette
  • Basic knots & line handling
  • Safe boating practices


  • Once we are underway you will learn close quarter handling, and general boater etiquette. Topics will then move to rules of the road and general seamanship. Our methodology is to teach you hands on boating skills in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. On returning to the dock we will practice several times the correct methods for returning your boat safely to its slip. Or if you prefer to trailer your boat we will work on ramp skills.

    Boater Training: 1 session/ 4 hours $400.00 (up to four family members)

    Instructional Fishing Charters

    Weather you are new to the area or new to saltwater fishing we offer a unique hands on fishing education session that will cover the following topics:

  • Rod, Reel and Line selection
  • Terminal Tackle and Knot Tying
  • Live, Dead and Artificial Baits
  • Game fish Habits, Patterns and location
  • Inshore Fishing Techniques


  • Your boat or ours we will supply all the fishing equipment and various baits used during the session.

    Instructional Fishing Charters: 1 session/ 4 hours $200.00 for one person. Addition persons 50.00 each





    New in 2009!
    For the Kayak Fishing
    enthusiast we have added to our trips the all NEW!
    Trade Marked “On Fish Kayak Experience” which utilizes an area charter industry first methodology
    of boat deployed Kayaks, which ensures you
    will spend more time fishing and less time paddling.


    Captain Diane is Inviting Ladies to join her for Ladies only Fishing Charters on either our Boats or our Kayaks




    Speck-Tackler Sport Fishing is Exclusively Outfitted by



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