ABOUT | Miami Boating Lesson

Captain Nick Morot - Owner/Instructor

USCG Licensed Captain with over 26 years of boating experience.

Captain Nick earned his bachelor’s degree in International Business from Florida International University and began his professional career working as a contractor aboard cruise ships, where he had the opportunity to travel extensively and experience the world by sea. Those experiences solidified his passion for life on the water and inspired him to pursue a career centered around boating and sharing that lifestyle with others.

Raised in South Florida, Captain Nick has been boating since his teenage years and brings 26 years of hands-on boating experience to every lesson. Over the years, he has helped family and friends learn how to boat confidently and safely throughout South Florida’s waterways, an experience that ultimately led him to formalize his passion into a business.

In 2023, Captain Nick founded Miami Boating Lessons. He holds a USCG 25-Ton Master license with over 3 years of licensure, combining professional credentials with decades of real-world experience. He holds First Aid/CPR and PADI certifications, reflecting his strong emphasis on safety, situational awareness, and confident decision-making on the water.

Captain Nick has extensive operating experience on single and twin outboard center consoles as well as motor yachts ranging from 40–60 feet, allowing him to tailor instruction to a wide range of vessels and skill levels. His deep local knowledge includes Miami, Biscayne Bay, the Intracoastal Waterway, the Florida Keys, and the Bahamas.

He believes South Florida is one of the most unique boating destinations in the world, offering year-round boating weather, beautiful waters, and an unmatched on-the-water lifestyle.

As both an instructor and business owner, Captain Nick is passionate about helping boaters build confidence, master essential skills, and enjoy the water safely, whether they are brand new to boating or looking to refine their abilities for everyday use or longer adventures.

Captain Nick is fluent in English and French and conversational Spanish and German

Captain Robert Laforest - Instructor

USCG Licensed Captain with over 16 years of boating experience.

Captain Robert is a highly experienced USCG-licensed captain with over 16 years of hands-on boating experience and 14 years as a licensed professional. He holds a USCG 200-Ton Master license with a Towing Endorsement, and has safely operated vessels ranging from 12-foot boats to 140-foot yachts.

The majority of Captain Robert’s career has been spent running yachts, but his experience extends across a wide range of vessel types and propulsion systems, including center consoles, single and twin engine boats, and Hamilton jet drives. This broad background allows him to confidently train boaters on everything from basic handling to advanced maneuvering techniques.

Captain Robert has spent most of his professional career boating between the Florida Keys and West Palm Beach, developing deep local knowledge of the area’s waterways. For the past 12 years, he has also traveled extensively throughout the Bahamas, with significant time spent in Bimini, Nassau, Eleuthera, Harbour Island, the Exumas, the Abacos, Long Island, and beyond. In addition, he has completed numerous long-range vessel deliveries from South Florida to New York, Louisiana, Haiti, and St. Martin.

Captain Robert believes South Florida is one of the most unique boating destinations in the world, offering something for every style of boater, from waterfront dining and relaxed sandbars to secluded anchorages, snorkeling, diving, and crystal-clear waters found off West Palm Beach, Miami, and the Keys.

With a calm teaching style and real-world experience, Captain Robert is passionate about helping boaters build confidence, sharpen their skills, and enjoy the water safely.

Captain Robert is fluent in English, French, Creole and conversational Spanish

Captain "GC" Gian-Carlo Lopez - Instructor

USCG Licensed Captain with over 13 years of boating experience.

Captain GC holds a USCG 100-Ton Master license with a lifetime of experience on the water. Born and raised in South Florida, he has been boating since the age of 10 and began working professionally as a mate at just 15 years old. He has held his USCG captain’s license for 6 years, backed by deep, real-world experience gained over many seasons on the water.

Captain GC’s primary operating experience is on twin-engine center consoles and motor yachts, with extensive time running vessels in the 50–80 foot range. His background allows him to comfortably train boaters on both performance-oriented handling and larger yacht operations.

In addition to his captain’s license, Captain GC holds First Aid/CPR certification, a Towing Endorsement, and a Marine Radio Operator Permit (MROP), reinforcing his strong focus on safety and professional seamanship.

With expert local knowledge of Miami, Biscayne Bay, the Intracoastal Waterway, the Florida Keys, and the Bahamas, as well as experience operating in Montauk and Sag Harbor, Captain GC brings a broad coastal perspective to every lesson. He believes South Florida is one of the best boating destinations in the world thanks to its year-round boating weather, diverse waterways, and endless opportunities to get on the water.

Captain GC is passionate about helping students build confidence, develop proper boat handling skills, and enjoy boating safely, whether they’re new to the helm or looking to sharpen advanced techniques.

Captain GC is fluent in English and Spanish