Explore Our Services
Explore our range of services designed to help you move through the water with confidence, wherever you're headed next.
What We Offer
We offer a range of boating safety courses to meet every clients needs. Have something else in mind? We'd be happy to work with you to create a custom lesson plan.
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Enhance your boating skills with our comprehensive 4-hour boat handling and safety course, designed to teach practical skills and self-confidence on the water. This hands-on training covers essential techniques, including:
Safe docking
Effective anchoring
Precise close-quarter maneuvering
High-speed handling strategies,
Navigational techniques
Proper US Coast Guard safety equipment
Join Captain Alex and watch as she transforms your boating abilities, allowing you to embrace the freedom of the open water.
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Elevate your boating skills to the next level with our advanced boat handling course designed for those ready to practice their Step 1 skills in more adverse conditions. These immersive 3-hour sessions are held in the afternoon to take advantage of stronger winds (10+ knots) and choppier water conditions. Our advanced lessons are tailored to push your comfort zone and build confidence even in challenging weather conditions.
**Pre-requisite: Must have completed Step 1: On-Water Boat Handling Lesson first.
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Tune up your boating skills with our customizable refresher course. We will build upon your knowledge from last season and do a vessel inspection to ensure your safety equipment is up to date. We tailor this course to your needs, working on the specific skills you want to enhance, such as docking. These sessions build confidence and are flexible. Join us today!
**Pre-requisite: Must have completed Step 1: On-Water Boat Handling Lesson first.
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Docking Confidence — 2‑Hour Docking Only Class
Who it’s for
Individuals who want to master docking and close‑quarters boat handling
New boat owners who need immediate, practical skills for getting in and out of a tight slip.
Experienced boaters looking to refine techniques for wind, current, and tight spaces.
What you’ll learn (hands‑on)
Step‑by‑step approach to planning your dock approach
Line handling and fender placement for a secure, safe landing
How to use throttle, reverse, and neutral to control momentum
Proper use of spring lines, bow/stern lines, and quick‑release techniques
Techniques for docking in different conditions: wind, current, and wakes
How to handle common problems: missed approaches, blown off dock, and quick recovery
Ready to dock with confidence? Reserve your 2‑hour Docking Only session today and leave the dock in control. Contact Boating Babes to pick a date, location, and whether we’ll use your boat or ours.
**Pre-requisite: Must have completed Step 1: On-Water Boat Handling Lesson first.
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This is the perfect add-on class if you have a wakeboard or wake surfing-specific boat, such as a Malibu, Mastercraft, Ski Nautique, etc. We will dial in the watersport settings for your specific vessel, becoming confident with
Ballast tanks
Trim tabs/surf gates
Towing a skier
Retrieving a skier in the water.
You will also receive 1-on-1 surfing technique coaching from Captain Alex. Jump in the water and learn to wakesurf and/or wakeboard behind your own boat. (Must have two students present)**
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This 2-hour Boat Trailer Driving & Maneuvering Lesson offers expert guidance to dial in your trailer skills. Course instruction includes
Hitching
Backing
Tight turns
Launching
Weight distribution
Safe on-road towing techniques
This session gives you hands on experience in your own vehicle, to build confidence and skill. Ideal for beginners through experienced drivers wanting targeted improvement.
AVAILABLE ONLY ON WEEK-DAYS AND NON-HOLIDAYS
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If you can navigate the waves of life, you can also learn to navigate the waves of Lake Tahoe together.
At Boating Babes LLC, we emphasize the importance of teamwork. Clients will learn how to operate as a well-oiled machine, fostering an environment of trust and collaboration. Participant’s will learn the role of both captain and crew, allowing everyone to experience both responsibilities and what it means to be a good boating team. Skills practiced together include:
Docking
Anchoring
Mooring
Trailering (if applicable)
Watersports (if applicable)
Join your partner for a day of fun and learning!
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Your group will learn essential technical skills to safely navigate the stunning waters of Lake Tahoe—while building competence, confidence, camaraderie along the way. Led by our expert instructors, this hands-on experience will strengthen your team through shared challenge and discovery while also having fun!
Whether you're planning a corporate retreat, a bachelorette weekend, or a unique gathering of friends, Boating Babes delivers safety, skill, and serious fun.
Contact Us
Still have questions? Fill out our contact form below or reach out via email or telephone:
alex@boatingbabes.com
(775) 799-8119