215+ 5 STAR GOOGLE REVIEWS

What people are saying.

  • Classes are very organized, logical and layer each learned objective to give us a clear set of tools. Marla was so skilled in her teaching approach and was also a joy to be with. She is funny, fun and welcoming! I had a great day! Sarah has created a great safe place for women to learn.

    - Elizabeth Hilscher, October 2026

  • 2nd time I’ve taken a boating course with them and they do a great job in making sure everyone gets a chance for hands on training and I’ve left everytime feeling so much more confident on the water. Great teachers!!!

    -Merhoula R. , October 2026

  • I took four on-water courses from CBA at the Annapolis Power Boat Show, ranging from boating basics to advanced open-water maneuvering. The instructors were top notch--extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and a pleasure to work with. They were masters at positive reinforcement and constructive criticism. I can't recommend CBA highly enough for boating beginners or more experienced boaters who need a refresher. And it was a heckuva a lot of fun, to boot!!!

    — Joseph Stanik, October 2024

  • CBA was great from start to finish. Capt Sarah was very responsive in scheduling my training. Capt Rob who trained me, was very patient and thorough. I am so happy I took their course and feel more confident driving my boat on the water now. I highly recommend CBA to anyone looking to gain more skills and knowledge of driving their boat.

    -Veronica Valle, May 2025

  • This was a great experience and the perfect foundation for getting comfortable with boating in a controlled environment. Capt. Ken is awesome!

    -Michael Masters, May 2025

  • Very well organized educational course on basic boat handling. When we were done, I felt much more confident to get out on the water. The docking course is a must have!

    -Keith Summers, June 2024