Boating Lessons

Tyler Ryan

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  • Lexington, South Carolina
  • Starting at $110.00/hour
  • NSBC Certified
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Biography

Master Captain Tyler Ryan

Master Captain Tyler Ryan is a maritime professional passionate about all things water. Growing up boating and diving on some of the most amazing waterways in New England, Captain Tyler has gone on to experience the water in several countries, and much of the United States.

In 2002, Captain Ty moved from the cold waters of the north to the warm water and hospitality of Charleston, South Carolina.  While in the Holy City, Captain Ty spent time on Charleston Harbor, Cooper River, and the ICW. Since moving to Lexington in 2005, he has spent every minute possible on, under and in Lake Murray.

​Over the last two decades, Captain Tyler founded and operates a paddle sports company, serves as topside commander for the Newberry County Water Rescue Team, and is a Licensed United States Coast Guard Charter Boat Captain, and been an adjunct instructor for the University of South Carolina’s sailing and boating courses, and served as the First Officer and Entertainment Director for The Spirit of Lake Murray.

​In addition to his USCG Master Captain license, Captain Tyler is a nationally certified power boat/boat rescue instructor, certified through US Powerboating, and recognized by the USCG and NBSC, instructing with Safer Boater, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization aimed to create safe boating skills and education.  Captain Ty is also the Senior Training Captain for both the Nautical Boat Club and Freedom Boat Club, both on Lake Murray.

             Captain Tyler’s Training and Experience:

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  • United States Coast Guard Boat Charter Master Captain

  • Safer Boater Certified Instructor 

  • US Powerboating Nationally Certified Safe Power Boating Instructor

  • US Powerboating Safety and Rescue Instructor

  • BoatUS Certified Instructor

  • National Safe Boater Council Instructor

  • Safe Sport Certified

  • Boat Safety and Rescue Advanced Instructor

  • Master SCUBA Diver

  • Topside Commander Newberry County Water Rescue Team

  • Underwater Crime Scene Investigator

  • South Carolina Class 1 Police Officer

  • CPR / First Aid / Basic Life Saver

  • Television Meteorologist  ABC Columbia TV & WFXB Fox TV

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Experience

  • Boating experience: 30 Years
  • Captain experience: 10 Years
  • Instructor experience: 7 Years

License Information

  • License Type: 25 Ton Master

Services Offered

  • Anchoring
  • Docking
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Emergency response
  • GPS/Navigation Systems
  • Navigation
  • Navigational Rules
  • Maneuvering
  • Safety gear
  • Steering
  • Trimming
  • Weather

Certifications

  • NSBC Instructor
  • US Powerboating Instructor
  • USCG First Aid/CPR

Boat Types

  • Power

Boat Lengths

  • Under 25'
  • 25'-59'

Training vessel

  • Make: Berksire
  • Model: STS24
  • Year: 2018
  • Length: 26
Availability Morning Afternoon Evening
Week Days
Weekend Days

Payment Accepted

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Venmo
  • Apple Pay
  • PayPal
  • Credit/Debit

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