{"product_id":"starke-yacht-care-certification-training-class-january-15th-16th-2027","title":"Starke Yacht Care Certification Training Class January 15th \u0026 16th, 2027","description":"\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Bebas+Neue\u0026amp;family=Montserrat:wght@400;800\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Montserrat,Arial,sans-serif;color:#222;max-width:760px;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;color:#002e56;font-size:40px;margin:0\"\u003eBecome a STARKE Certified Installer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Gotham Black','Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;color:#002e56;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003eTwo days. Hands-on. Fort Myers, Florida. January 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official STARKE Certification Course takes you through the entire STARKE lineup with hands-on training from the STARKE training team. You'll work a real boat in the shop — oxidized gelcoat that needs reconditioning — using a variety of machines, pads and STARKE products, and leave with the STARKE process for sanding, correction, coating and wash care maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosted at Marine Detail Supply headquarters in Fort Myers, this class brings STARKE certification to detailers serving Southwest Florida and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Gotham Black','Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;color:#002e56\"\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry \/ Wet Sanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoating Techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePad Systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine Systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusiness Development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarketing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Gotham Black','Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;color:#002e56\"\u003eMeet the STARKE Training Team\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCole Holbrook, Lead Trainer\u003c\/strong\u003e — over a decade of hands-on marine detailing experience on top-tier yachts, specializing in surface restoration, ceramic coatings and advanced polishing systems.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrew Lawrence, Supporting Trainer\u003c\/strong\u003e — founder of Next LVL Boatworks, bringing real-world shop experience and more one-on-one coaching on the floor.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKen Mercer, HQ Co-host \u0026amp; Trainer\u003c\/strong\u003e — President of Starke Yacht Care and a marine detailing expert with a deep understanding of detailing processes, chemical formulations and technical applications. Known for simplifying complex techniques, Ken brings hands-on expertise in marine-specific challenges such as oxidation and gelcoat restoration.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Watkins, HQ Co-host \u0026amp; Trainer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Founder of Marine Detail Supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Gotham Black','Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;color:#002e56\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSTARKE Certified Installer\u003c\/strong\u003e designation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour business listed on the Certified Installer Locator at starkeyachtcare.com for customer referrals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive installer pricing: 35% off STARKE products, 20% off pads, 25% off STARKE sandpaper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3% rewards on qualifying purchases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to STARKE trainers and the certified installer Facebook group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTARKE Yacht Care Correction and Ceramic Coatings certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTARKE shirt and bucket, plus food and beverages both days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$100 in-store credit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Gotham Black','Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;color:#002e56\"\u003eClass Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo days: Friday, January 15 \u0026amp; Saturday, January 16, 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth days start in the morning and run all day; exact times are in the detail email\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 seats available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe'll email full class details a couple of weeks before the class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine Detail Supply HQ, Fort Myers, FL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Gotham Black','Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;color:#002e56\"\u003eFriendly Attendance \u0026amp; Refund Disclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that all class registrations are \u003cstrong\u003enon-refundable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're unable to attend the class you registered for, you're welcome to \u003cstrong\u003ereschedule into any future class held at MDSC HQ in Fort Myers, FL\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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