Coastal Mariner’s Masterclass
An online e-class that teaches you seamanship, bar crossing and safety skills so you can take your friends and family onto the ocean in your own boat, with skill and confidence.
Become the Captain Everyone Trusts
This Masterclass teaches you how to judge when ocean conditions are good for crossing the bar and going into the ocean. You’ll learn the nuances of swell, wind and tide and a proven step-by-step planning method.
Are you a good fit for this course?
You are right for the course if you want to take your 19+ foot powerboat onto the ocean. You want to understand the marine weather forecasts and know when to go and when to stay home.
You don't want the bar or inlet to be a barrier anymore. You don't want to miss any more ocean days because you don't trust your judgement.
You want to be The Captain Everyone Trusts to take them on memorable, safe ocean adventures.
Here’s the plan…
Enroll now and get instant access to the course
Work through the online videos. You will have lifetime access to the course, on-demand, so you can work at your own pace, anytime and anywhere.
Take your friends and family fishing and adventuring on the ocean with skill and confidence
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Pay $875 now and save
Pay in Six Monthly Payments
Pay just $163 today for instant access to the course. You wll be automatically billed for 5 more monthly payments of $163 each.
Testimonials
Jeff Wagner says…
“I want to thank you for the new knowledge I have gotten from your courses. I’ve been on the ocean since I was a little kid with my dad and grandpa. I learned more from your classes and all the things I was doing wrong. My confidence level is way higher. This was worth every penny; knowledge is the greatest tool. Thank you, I will be sending all my buddies to you.
— Jeff Wagner
Hans Harper says…
Thank you Charles for an excellent course. It was engaging, informative and very well thought out. I now feel confident taking my boat into the ocean and I look forward to many new adventures.
What’s inside the Course
Module 1: Course Road Map
We'll start by charting your path through the course, step-by-step, so you'll know what you will be learning and and why. The first modules will cover the Big 3 knowledge Building Blocks, namely Wind, Swell and Tide. Subsequent modules start bringing this knowledge together. Module 1 lays it all out so you know what to expect.
Module 2: Wind
We'll start with wind, which is the easiest of the Big 3 knowledge Building Blocks to master.
You'll learn how the wind forecast translates to conditions on the water, and how plan your day accordingly. Reduce uncertainty by cross-checking various forecast models.
Module 3: Swell
Swell is the most complex of the Big 3 knowledge Building Blocks. You'll learn to look beyond the snapshot-type swell forecast and understand swell as a multi-day process with a beginning, middle and end. We'll cover what the forecasted height and period mean for your comfort on the ocean. You'll learn how swell is formed and how it interacts with chop. Most importantly we'll cut through the noise and learn to manage this biggest variable in your bar crossing planning.
Module 4: Tide
In this hands-on module, you'll learn how tides affect you in your particular part of the world. I'll guide you through your local tide chart step-by-step so you understand your local tidal patterns, including little-known seasonal patterns and rules of thumb. You'll learn to use the predictablity of the tides to select the best days and time of day for your boating days and bar/inlet crossings.
Module 5: Crossing the Bar
Armed with the Big 3 knowledge Building Blocks, you'll now learn what a bar is and why it is dangerous. Most importantly, you'll learn how to plan safe crossings and stay out of trouble.
Whether your crossing the Noosa Bar in Australia, Haulover Inlet in Florida, Hatteras Inlet in North Carolina, or the Tillamook Bar in Oregon, the issues are similar.
Module 6: On the Open Sea
Beyond the bar, your day can span many miles, hours and sea conditions. You'll learn to use your new knowledge, coupled with the best forecast sites, to plan safe and comfortable days.
Module 7: Before and After Your Trip
It's a rookie mistake to be blindsided by conditions before and after your scheduled trip. You'll learn why the night before matters, as does the night after your trip. This module further integrates your Building Block knowledge to include the before and after in your planning.
Module 8: The Go- or No-Go Checklist System
With mastery of all the necessary Building Blocks in place, you'll learn a step-by-step framework for deciding when it's safe and comfortable to go to sea. This framework will seem very simple and intuitive, but only because you've learned so much. Congratulations, this is where your hard work comes together. You can now make the go- or no-go decision with confidence, on any of the world's oceans.
Plus this special bonus
As a bonus you get free unlimited access to Charles by text, phone or email for 6 months. You’ll get fast answers to your questions so you’ll never get stuck. It’s like having your own personal coach!
How does the course actually work?
A few minutes after you enroll, you’ll get an email from Teachable.com inviting you to set up a password. Teachable is a leading host site for online courses worldwide. Then you’ll log on to Teachable, where all the course videos are stored, ready for you to view.
You can log back on anytime you want to watch the course videos. Each video is about 10 minutes long . Teachable will remember where you left off last time, and will keep track of what you have completed.
When you finish all the modules, you will automatically get a Certificate of Completion emailed to you.
You can work through the videos anytime you want, anywhere there is an internet connection. And since you get lifetime access to the course, you can work at your own pace. And you can go back to any of the videos at any time. You can download the course to your computer if you like, but it’s probably easier just to log on to Teachable.
No lectures, no rigid class schedule, no hassle.
In additition to the videos, there are some PDF handouts and quizzes in some of the modules. Teachable makes them easy to find.
Best of all, you get unlimited access to me for questions for 6 months. I’ll be there to answer your questions by phone, email or text, so you won’t get stuck!
FAQs
How do I know the course will work for me?
I’ve taught this material to hundreds of students, from absolute beginners to old salts, with transformational results. The material has been refined, tested and polished.
How much does the course cost?
The price of the course is $875. A six-month payment plan is also available.
Will Charles answer questions if I get stuck?
Yes, you can ask me questions by text, phone or email for 6 months. You'll never get stuck because you'll get fast answers.
How long will I have access to the course?
You get lifetime access to the course online, as well as to all future updates and revisions. That means you can work at your own pace, anytime and anywhere.
How much time does it take to complete the course?
One or two hours a week should get you through the course in 6 weeks.
Can I give the course as a gift?
Yes. Check the box on the checkout page that says “Send as a gift”. The recipient will immediately get a welcome message and an invitation to set up a password to log into the course. But it’s even better if you just email me instead. I’ll set everything up so the recipient gets a personalized welcome on their birthday, or whatever day you want.
When I buy the course, will I get immediate access to the lessons?
Yes, but don’t go faster than 2 modules a week, otherwise the material won’t sink in.
How is this different from the Coast Guard Auxiliary classes?
Those classes teach you about general boating - rules of the road, knots, regulations, buoys, etc. By contrast, I teach you about the ocean - wind, tide and swell. That will give you the tools to decide when it's ok to to onto the ocean. You'll learn how to find, cross-check and judge online forecasts, and put it all together to make good go- or no-go decisions.
I don’t have much ocean experience, and I’m a bit overwhelmed by how much there is to learn. Are you sure I can do this?
The material is broken down step-by-step progressing from basic to mastery. Many beginning students have done it and you can too.
What is in a typical module?
Each module is 2 to 4 short (10 minute) video lessons. The videos have lots of pics, demonstrations and clips to make the material easy to absorb.
Many modules also have handouts, cheat sheets and quizzes (quizzes are not graded).
I still have questions about what’s in the course and how it works?
I'd love to answer all your questions. Contact me by text, phone, or email.
(503) 816-5727
You’ll be Backed by a Risk-Free 30-day Money Back Guarantee
If, after 30 days, you don’t feel totally confident that the course meets your needs, just reach out and I’ll refund your investment.
Pay in Full or in 6 Monthly Payments
Pay in Full
Pay $875 now and save
Pay in Six Monthly Payments
Pay just $163 today for instant access to the course. You wll be automatically billed for 5 more monthly payments of $163 each.