Importance of Boating Safety & Training: Captain Phyllis Woolwine Interviews Captain Paul Findlow

Join Captain Paul Findlow, owner of The Boating School, and Captain Phyllis Woolwine, President and Lead Instructor at Shearwater University, for an in-depth discussion on boating safety, hands-on training, and tips for new boaters.

About Captain Paul Findlow:
Captain Paul Findlow, founder of The Boating School in Ocean County, New Jersey has over 25 years of boating experience, holds a USCG 100-Ton Master’s License with towing endorsement, and is a licensed New Jersey Boat Safety Instructor. He has logged over 5,000 nautical miles on diverse waters and is passionate about helping boaters gain the skills and confidence to be safe and enjoy boating.

About Captain Phyllis Woolwine:
Captain Phyllis is a USCG Master Near Coastal Captain and a certified instructor in US Sailing, US Powerboating, and the American Canoe Association. She brings decades of experience as a passionate sailor, educator, and maritime leader. Phyllis has piloted vessels of all sizes, taught science at the university level, and founded Shearwater University to provide professional maritime education.

What you’ll learn in this video:
• Captain Paul’s journey and why he founded his boating school
• The importance of formal, hands-on training for boaters of all experience levels
• Coast Guard statistics on boating accidents and the impact of training
• Details about training programs, including personalized lessons on your own boat
• Tips for choosing the right boat for your needs and local waters
• Fun activities for small boat owners in Ocean County, NJ
• The advantages of small boats: easy storage, trailering, and exploring new waterways
• Final advice for new boat buyers and the importance of ongoing education

Timestamps:
• 00:00 – Introduction
• 01:20 – Captain Paul’s background
• 02:06 – Why the boating school was founded
• 03:02 – Safety and training for small boats
• 05:00 – Coast Guard statistics on boating accidents
• 05:28 – What you learn in boating school
• 07:01 – The value of training on your own boat
• 09:19 – Tips for new boat buyers
• 10:36 – Activities for small boat owners
• 12:52 – Final advice for boat buyers

Links:
The Boating School Courses
Coast Guard Accident Statistics
MSB-Boating Safety Course Locations – New Jersey State Police
Shearwater University: Faculty & Credentials

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