Wagley named Freedom Boat Club training manager

VENICE, Fla. – Freedom Boat Club, the nation’s largest and oldest boat club, has announced the promotion of Capt. Marti Wagley to Training Manager of its 15 corporate locations in Southwest Florida.

Wagley, who has been a Freedom Boat Club instructor since 2007, will supervise a staff of 25. She will continue to report to Steve Jacobs, Freedom Boat Club’s director of training for its nationwide network of 84 locations. Wagley earned her U.S. Coast Guard captain’s license in 2005.

“Marti is not only an excellent instructor but she is also a gifted communicator and highly organized,” said Jacobs. “She is well qualified for this new role.”

The Venice, Fla.,-based Freedom Boat Club which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, places a major priority on training. All 10,000 club members from coast-to-coast were required to complete a detailed training course – which includes classroom work as well as 1:1 on-water instructions — before being allowed to take out a boat. Club members can take additional and more advanced training, as well as offshore training, as desired.

“It is much more enjoyable being out on a boat when you have confidence at the helm,” said Wagley. “There are a lot of concepts, such as wind, tides and current, to master. I take great joy when I see people learn how to put it all together and comfortably bring a boat into the dock, or ride away with confidence.”

Wagley’s new role is a direct result of Freedom Boat Club’s continued growth and expansion, resulting in the demand for more training opportunities for a rapidly growing membership, said CEO and President John Giglio.

“It has been our focus on the customer and commitment to delivering an excellent boat experience that has fueled our growth,” said Giglio. “We invented the boating club model and we are committed to its long-term success. Boater training is a top priority and area of focus that is at the foundation of our program.”

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