Boat Coach Charleston

Boat Coach Charleston is a boating instruction provider in Johns Island, SC, offering on-water boating instruction and private charters for recreational boaters along the SC coast and beyond. The business specializes in small powerboat skipper training, cruising powerboat skipper courses, custom private lessons, and private charters including harbor cruises, sandbar outings, dolphin sightings, and lunch and shell hunting excursions. Instruction is led by Captain George Evans, a lifetime recreational boater with over 50 years of experience on coastal and offshore waters, including 30 years in SC. He is certified by SaferBoater, US Powerboating, and the National Safe Boating Council. The company serves boaters in and around Charleston, SC, and offers gift cards and refresher courses.

Captain George Evans has been skippering powerboats since he was six, beginning on a classic Whaler Montauk and later operating boats up to 52 feet. He has extensive experience on both sailing and power vessels and continues to teach with a focus on building confidence and skill. His instruction emphasizes practical, hands-on learning, with students reporting positive experiences in mastering docking, navigation, and safe boating practices. Feedback from students highlights his patience, clarity, and ability to tailor lessons to individual learning styles.

The business is located on Maybank Highway in Johns Island, SC, approximately a quarter-mile from the Charleston Municipal Golf Course and a short distance from Elliott Cut, a local canal. It is also near Riverland Drive and the Charleston Fire Department Station 17, with Maybank Highway serving as the primary road access.

Boat Coach Charleston holds a perfect 5.00 rating based on five reviews, reflecting strong customer satisfaction with the quality of instruction and the professionalism of Captain George. Students consistently praise his expertise, approachability, and ability to make boating accessible, even for those with no prior experience.

Services:

• Custom Private Lessons
• On-water Boating Instruction
• Private Charters