About Us
Captain John
Captain John Grobe is a National Safe Boating Council Certified Instructor who holds a U.S.C.G. issued master license and is a certified diver.
Captain John has been restoring and repairing boats on Lake Lanier since 1986. He holds certifications from multiple manufacturers including Mercruiser, Suzuki, Yamaha, P.C.M., Volvo, and O.M.C. His experience includes structural and cosmetic work such as replacing transoms, floors, stingers, and repairing gelcoat.
Captain Mark
Capt. Mark Willingham is the owner/operator of Willingham Outdoor Services LLC. Mark resides in Dallas, Ga and is a full time Firefighter/EMT, Quail hunting guide, Bowfishing guide and avid fisherman. Capt. Mark attained his USCG Master Captain license in 2021 while working with TowBoatUS Lake Allatoona. When not spending time with his wife and 3 kids or church, Mark can be found hunting or fishing somewhere throughout the country.
(770) 826-4975
Captain Skylar Maddox
Captain Skylar Maddox attained her USCG Master Captain License in 2018 after spending a year as the Assistant Manager at Paradise Rental Boats. She has always had a passion for being on the water and now shares that passion with her spouse and 3 kids. When she is not working as a full time manager for a local heating and air company, you can guarantee that she and her family are near a body of water somewhere, soaking up the sun. She has spent many hours anchored out and floating in the coves of Lake Allatoona, fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, and cruising on the waters of Lake Oconee.
North Georgia Boating Adventures
North Georgia Boating Adventures established in 2021 with the mission of creating safer waterways by sharing our passion for adventure on the water through the education of boaters.
Whether you are looking for an experienced captain to take you on a day of fun and adventure on the lake or you want to become equipped to create your own adventures, you have come to the right place. Join us for a day of exploration, snorkeling, geocaching, or other fun activities. Or, book a private training to help you learn how to safely operate a boat like a pro.
Starting at 3 hrs, $65/hr
Boat Charter Adventures
Make your adventure a day everyone will remember with one of our USCG licensed captains.
Lakes Lanier, Allatoona, or Oconee
As low as $95
Boating Education
Get the skills and confidence you need to operate your new boat like a pro with our experienced instructors.
Lakes Lanier, Allatoona, or Oconee
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Geocaching Adventures
Enjoy a day hunting for geocaches around Lake Lanier including caches hidden on some of the lake's islands.