Captain's Care Package: Seamless Boating, Elevated Value

Want to focus on the joy of the water, not the endless work that comes with it? Our Captain's Care Package is designed to take the stress, frustration, and maintenance off your shoulders, giving you a better boating experience while safeguarding your investment.

We offer discounted hourly rates on our comprehensive suite of services, ensuring your vessel is always in top condition. Our expert team handles everything, including:

Mechanical

Electrical

Rigging

Flooring

Painting

Varnish

But we do more than just repairs. Our Captain's Care is a true partnership. It offers services like preparing your boat prior to your arrival and a complete breakdown and cleanup afterward. Our specialized team of detailed interior cleaners ensures your vessel can be immaculate, every time.

We can also take care of logistics: we can fuel, supply, and move your boat, and after your trip, we'll prepare it for storage or immediate reuse.

We believe truly caring for your boat isn't just about maintenance—it's about preserving the pleasure and value of your time on the water. By removing the work and hardship, your boat grows in value, both monetarily and emotionally. Let us handle the details, so you can enjoy the voyage.

Ready to simplify your boating life? Contact us to learn more about the Captain's Care Package.

Captain’s Instruction & Vessel Handling Training

Professional Boating Lessons in Savannah, Georgia

Learn to captain your vessel with confidence under the guidance of Captain James Peters, a U.S. Coast Guard–licensed 500-Ton Master and the lead instructor at Eastern Vessels. With years of experience across nearly every type of vessel — from sailboats and cruisers to workboats and charter vessels — Captain Peters has taught hundreds of boaters how to safely and skillfully operate their own boats.

Based in Savannah, Georgia, Captain Peters brings deep local knowledge of the Intracoastal Waterway, Savannah River, Atlantic Ocean, and area freshwater lakes, offering hands-on instruction tailored to the unique conditions of coastal Georgia waters.

⚓ Professional Experience You Can Trust

With decades on the water, Captain Peters combines professional seamanship with a calm, practical teaching approach. He’s helped new boat owners, seasoned captains, and aspiring mariners improve their handling, navigation, and systems knowledge — always emphasizing safety, awareness, and confidence on the water.

His familiarity with local tides, currents, shoals, and weather patterns ensures that your training is grounded in real-world experience specific to the Savannah coastal region.

🧭 What You’ll Learn

Every training session is customized to your experience level and your vessel. Instruction can take place aboard your own boat or an Eastern Vessels training vessel, covering:

Rules of the Road – right-of-way, lighting, and vessel interaction

Navigation Markers & Aids – understanding buoys, daymarks, and channel systems on the ICW and Savannah River

Light Patterns & Signals – identifying vessels and intentions in low visibility or at night

Chart Reading & GPS – interpreting charts and navigating coastal or inland waters

Radar Operation – setup, use, and interpretation of radar and AIS systems

Docking & Maneuvering – practical handling in wind, current, and tight marinas

Anchoring & Line Handling – techniques for safety and control in tidal areas

Hands-on instruction takes place in the same conditions you’ll face while boating — giving you real confidence, not just classroom theory.

🌊 Why Learn with Captain James Peters

USCG 500-Ton Master’s License

Hundreds of students trained in handling and navigation

Deep local knowledge of Savannah’s waterways and weather

Personalized, hands-on training on your vessel

Calm, professional, and safety-first instruction

⚓ Train with Eastern Vessels

Whether you’re learning to operate your first boat, upgrading to a larger vessel, or preparing for offshore cruising, Captain James Peters and Eastern Vessels provide professional, practical, and enjoyable boating instruction right here in Savannah, Georgia.

Train in the Savannah River, along the Intracoastal Waterway, across the Atlantic coast, or on local freshwater lakes— and learn to handle your boat with confidence and skill.

📞 Contact Eastern Vessels today to schedule private instruction with Captain James Peters and take the helm with confidence.

⚙️ Boat Systems & Maintenance Training

Understanding how your vessel works is just as important as knowing how to steer it. Captain Peters also provides instruction on boat systems and seasonal care, including:

Routine and seasonal maintenance

Engine fluid and filter changes

Zinc (anode) inspection and replacement

UV and hull protection for salt and sun exposure

System troubleshooting for common onboard issues

These lessons help you protect your investment and ensure your boat is always ready for the next trip — whether that’s offshore or upriver.