We got "on-the-job" training. We hired a (very good) delivery captain to help 3 of us (myself, wife and friend) bring our new-to-us Selene 47 from Lauderdale to Rhode island in bee line 100-150 miles off shore. 6 days of non-stop 24 hour/day cruising, learning navigation, ship's systems, instrumentation, and acquiring the confidence to do the long legs and night cruising. We did a bit of the close handling before setting off but the delivery was great. Rates were about $350/day plus food and transport. No alcohol until we tied up in RI!!