Best Boating Instructor Wilmington Near Me

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Simon is an amazing teacher. We have many friends in the boating world but we are new to the experience. Simon has been so encouraging and has helped us feel comfortable in a previously uncomfortable space. We strongly recommend him to anyone who is looking to gain some skills or get better at a specific task. Tunas marine is definitely our go to place for instruction!!

Simon Robson at Tunas Marine manages my 34 foot evverglades. He handles everything —biweekly washings, quarterly detailing and all maintenance issues. The only thing left for me to do is enjoy using my boat. I would recommend him to anyone willing to pay a Reasonable charge for the pleasure of boating with none of the headaches.

Simon is great! He has pulled my boat out of the water quickly, ahead of several storms, saving me the trouble of fighting the crowd at the boat ramp. He has provided great service on my boat, keeping it running and reliable and also gets it relaunched when I’m ready to get back out there in the spring. He’s there to meet your boating needs and I highly recommend him!

Recently worked with Simon on a transaction that spanned several weeks, by design. Could not have asked for better communication. Everything was smooth and expectations were always exceeded. Would highly recommend Simon and his company.

Simon has been so encouraging and has helped us feel comfortable in a previously uncomfortable space. We strongly recommend him to anyone who is looking to gain some skills or get better at a specific task. Tunas marine is definitely our go to place for instruction!!

I am so happy that Simon was recommended to me. It has been such a pleasure working with him. He is very patient and very calm when giving instruction, especially when you are not grasping concepts!

Working with Simon has been outstanding and I would recommend him to anyone learning to strengthen their boating skills, children or adults alike. Simon has been teaching me to drive my family's 20' Mako, and it has been a great experience. The ability to have a neutral person, who is encouraging, as well as makes it fun and relaxing to learn to drive a boat has been terrific. I give Simon my highest recommendation!

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Jack Humphrey has lived boating for over 35 years. Second Captain, LLC, a Vessel Management and Training company, was the perfect fit for his passion, training and experiences. He graduated from Elon College with a business degree and is a licensed Coast Guard Captain. His role in Second Captain provides high level, experienced support for boaters of all levels.


Transported vessels up to 84’ from Miami, FL to New York for 25 years.


Provided vessel orientations and boat handling for new boaters for 20 years.


Performed Quality Control inspections for Yacht dealer’s inventory for 25 years.

Jack had the privilege of growing up on Wrightsville Beach, NC. With that comes detailed local knowledge of the surrounding waterways. With all of his knowledge and his personality, Jack Humphrey is able to relate to all clients to provide a professional and enjoyable boating experience.


Captain Ross Fowle comes to Second Captain, LLC after 24 years in the United States Coast Guard. As an Officer in Charge, he was responsible for operating and maintaining boats ranging from 23’ to 110’ in ports on both coasts and in the Caribbean. He recently retired as a Master Chief in Ocean City, Maryland and is excited to return to North Carolina! Ross spent many years on the waters of North Carolina operating Coast Guard boats in Oregon Inlet, Morehead City and Wrightsville Beach. Ross’s 24 years of experience in boating safety, regulations, navigation rules and vessel management make him a great fit for Second Captain.

Officer in Charge of 87’ Coast Guard Patrol Boat in Port Angeles, Washington

Officer in Charge of 65’ Coast Guard Tug in New York Harbor

4worldlovers: Looking to sharpen your boating skills? We offer hands on training customized to meet your needs as a boater. If you already have a boat WE WILL COME TO YOU!!! Lessons are also available on single or twin engine company boats.

Skill building comes with time. Captain Kramer has been involved in the marine industry for most of his life. He uses the skills he has built over the years to provide customers with the help they need to do it right the first time. He knows how valuable your boat and your safety are, and that's why it is his mission to educate and provide assistance wherever needed.

4worldlovers: Cast a line or sit back and relax with your favorite drink as you soak in some of the best sunset views in Wrightsville Beach. The captain and crew will make you feel at ease aboard our 40′ sailboat, Allana. The Allana sunset sail lasts 1.5 - 2 hours and is safe for all ages. There is a four person minimum and six person maximum. Private or mid-day charters are also available.

Grab your captain's hat and help raise the sails aboard Zoe, a state-of-the-art 2019 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349. This 3.5 hour adventure sail will take you south, towards the Atlantic Ocean through Masonboro Inlet. After experiencing the thrill of sailing on the ocean, you'll anchor behind Masonboro Island, North Carolina’s largest undisturbed barrier island, for some exciting exploration.This private charter can accommodate up to six people and is suitable for all ages.

The 14’ Hobie Wave is an excellent craft to learn the basics. With its stability and single sail, the Hobie Wave is ideal for the shallow waters of our sound. It's responsive yet forgiving–and very fast! Our certified instructors will show you the ropes. If you have sailing experience, our instructors will take you through a quick vetting process and you’ll be on your way.

4worldlovers: “Boating was an entirely new beast to me. Captain Brian walked me through simple maneuvers that built my confidence to put my boat where I needed it to go.”

“After spending just a few short sessions behind the wheel at the boat ramp, Proper Headings really got me dialed in. I know how my trailer is going to react in most situations and feel so much better to tackle those busy weekend days.”

“I finally stepped into a bigger boat this past fall and quickly felt overwhelmed. I brought Captain Brian aboard for a few hours in the evenings and he quickly brought me up to speed. He’s got a great way of explaining and showing first hand how dual throttles can work a boat into any way that I want it to go.”