Two-weekend open-water training begins with pair of 4-hour pool sessions before trip to Avalon, Catalina Island for two days of scuba diving

Scenic, placid tidal lagoon lends itself to beginner windsurfing & kayak exploration amid bottlenose dolphins & blue herons

Water-safety-certified staff sends aqua explorers speeding atop WaveRunners or relaxing in cushy beachside cabanas

U.S. Coast Guard–licensed captains navigate up to six passengers through meandering waterways & spin tales of historical events

Personal craft & party-sized pontoons shove off for half- & full-day excursions, with no license or experience required

Coast Guard–certified captain steers groups in 32-ft. catboat as vibrant sunsets reflect off calm bay waters

Cruise coastline & waterways on 20-foot Bentley pontoon, or fish for snapper, trout & more on outfitted fishing skiffs

Fully enclosed electric Avalon boats welcome 10–12 riders for three-hour jaunts on Lake Norman’s placid waters

Cruise coastline & waterways on 20-foot Bentley pontoon, or fish for snapper, trout & more on outfitted fishing skiffs

Up to 10 passengers captain their own heated, enclosed Duffy boat while enjoying sound system, leather seats & 360-degree view