Learn the water
before you trust it.
Private NJ boating safety classes, online test proctoring, and hands-on on-water training — taught by captains who actually live on this water.
Three ways we get you ready for the water
Private NJ Boating Safety Classes
One-on-one or small private group instruction that satisfies New Jersey’s boating safety requirement, scheduled at your home, dock, or another location that works for you.
Book a Safety Class →Online Test Proctoring Sessions
Working through an approved online boating course on your own? Book a session with a certified proctor to supervise your exam remotely, start to finish.
Schedule Proctoring →On-Water Training Sessions
Time behind the wheel with an instructor aboard — docking, navigation, and handling real conditions on the water, not just the textbook version.
Book On-Water Training →Maritime education, built for New Jersey
Whitman Marine Training trains boaters all across New Jersey — Shore towns, back bays, and rivers further inland. Every safety class is private — at your home, your dock, or wherever works — built around your schedule instead of a fixed classroom seat.
Already partway through an online course? A certified proctor can supervise your exam remotely. And once you’re certified, on-water training sessions put an instructor in the boat with you for real practice in real conditions.
ON YOUR SCHEDULE, AT YOUR LOCATION
The course that gets you licensed
New Jersey requires a boating safety certificate for most operators 13 and up. This private course covers everything the test demands, ends in a 60-question exam, and sends you home with a temporary license while the permanent one is mailed out.
Book Your Private ClassWhat students and guests say
Cynthia R. took the four-hour training with Captain Paul and called him punctual, patient, and easy to learn from.
Amanda D. walked in dreading the exam and walked out having passed, crediting the captain for making it all click.
Kathleen G. had Captains Paul and Bill run a private course at home and recommends them as the only option for family safety training.
Stewart P. went out on a windy, choppy day and came away knowing how to handle the boat in rough conditions.
Taylor B. booked a private at-home course for a large, mixed-age group and said Captain Bill kept everyone engaged.
Jared Z. called the class engaging from start to finish and passed his exam with a perfect score.
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