{"title":"2027 Starke Certification Courses","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Bebas+Neue\u0026amp;family=Montserrat:wght@400;700\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003ebody.template-suffix-starke-certification .collection-listing,body.template-suffix-starke-certification .pagination-row,body.template-suffix-starke-certification .filter-container,body.template-suffix-starke-certification .utility-bar{display:none!important}\n.mdsc-ol{font-family:Montserrat,\"Gotham\",Arial,sans-serif;max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:10px 16px 30px;color:#0b2545}\n.mdsc-ol h2,.mdsc-ol h3,.mdsc-ol__store{font-family:\"Bebas Neue\",Impact,sans-serif;letter-spacing:.5px;margin:0}\n.mdsc-ol h2{text-align:center;font-size:40px;color:#0b2545}\n.mdsc-ol__intro,.mdsc-ol__legend{text-align:center;max-width:780px;margin:8px auto 14px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5}\n.mdsc-ol__legend span{display:inline-block;margin:0 8px}.mdsc-ol__sw{display:inline-block;width:14px;height:14px;vertical-align:-2px;margin-right:5px;border-radius:3px}\n.mdsc-ol__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;margin-top:14px}\n.mdsc-ol__card{border-radius:10px;padding:18px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}\n.mdsc-ol__card--hq{background:#0b2545;color:#fff;border:2px solid #0b2545}.mdsc-ol__card--hq h3,.mdsc-ol__card--hq p{color:#fff!important}.mdsc-ol__card--away h3,.mdsc-ol__card--away p{color:#0b2545!important}\n.mdsc-ol__card--away{background:#fff;color:#0b2545;border:2px dashed #6b8cb8}\n.mdsc-ol__store{font-size:20px}.mdsc-ol__date{font-size:30px}.mdsc-ol__loc{margin:0;font-size:14px}\n.mdsc-ol__tag{align-self:flex-start;background:#e6eef8;color:#0b2545;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;padding:3px 8px;border-radius:12px}\n.mdsc-ol__cta{margin-top:auto;padding-top:8px}\n.mdsc-ol__btn{display:inline-block;padding:9px 16px;border-radius:5px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none!important;background:#fff;color:#0b2545!important;font-size:14px}\n.mdsc-ol__btn--out{background:transparent;border:2px solid #0b2545}\n.mdsc-ol__soon{display:inline-block;padding:7px 14px;border:2px solid #9fb3cf;border-radius:5px;color:#5a6f8f;font-weight:700;font-size:14px}\n.mdsc-ol__foot{text-align:center;margin-top:18px}\n@media(max-width:900px){.mdsc-ol__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}\n@media(max-width:600px){.mdsc-ol__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.mdsc-ol h2{font-size:32px}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mdsc-ol\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2027 Class Schedule\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mdsc-ol__intro\"\u003eBecome a STARKE Certified Installer at \u003cb\u003eMDSC Charleston\u003c\/b\u003e. Charleston hosts its 2027 session Feb 19–20: two days of hands-on training on a real boat plus classroom time with the STARKE training team, co-hosted by Noah Corcoran. Can't make those dates? Other MDSC locations, including HQ in Fort Myers, run classes all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mdsc-ol__legend\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci class=\"mdsc-ol__sw\" style=\"background:#0b2545\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eNavy\u003c\/b\u003e = at Charleston (book here)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci class=\"mdsc-ol__sw\" style=\"border:2px dashed #6b8cb8\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutlined\u003c\/b\u003e = hosted by another MDSC store, not at Charleston (opens their site)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mdsc-ol__grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mdsc-ol__card mdsc-ol__card--away\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mdsc-ol__tag\"\u003eHosted by MDSC HQ (Fort Myers) – not at this store\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"mdsc-ol__store\"\u003eMDSC HQ · Fort Myers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mdsc-ol__date\"\u003eJan 15–16, 2027\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mdsc-ol__loc\"\u003eMarine Detail Supply HQ, Fort Myers, FL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mdsc-ol__cta\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"mdsc-ol__btn mdsc-ol__btn--out\" href=\"https:\/\/marinedetailsupply.com\/products\/starke-yacht-care-certification-training-class-january-15th-16th-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRegister on HQ site ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mdsc-ol__card mdsc-ol__card--hq\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mdsc-ol__store\"\u003eCharleston · This store\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mdsc-ol__date\"\u003eFeb 19–20, 2027\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mdsc-ol__loc\"\u003eMDSC Charleston, 7644 Southrail Road, Unit 400C, North Charleston, SC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mdsc-ol__cta\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"mdsc-ol__btn\" href=\"\/products\/starke-yacht-care-certification-training-class-february-19th-20th-2027\"\u003eBook seat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mdsc-ol__card mdsc-ol__card--away\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mdsc-ol__tag\"\u003eHosted by MDSC HQ (Fort Myers) – not at this store\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"mdsc-ol__store\"\u003eMDSC HQ · Fort Myers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mdsc-ol__date\"\u003eMar 19–20, 2027\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mdsc-ol__loc\"\u003eMarine Detail Supply HQ, Fort Myers, FL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mdsc-ol__cta\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"mdsc-ol__btn mdsc-ol__btn--out\" href=\"https:\/\/marinedetailsupply.com\/products\/starke-yacht-care-certification-training-class-march-19th-20th-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRegister on HQ site ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mdsc-ol__card mdsc-ol__card--away\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mdsc-ol__tag\"\u003eHosted by MDSC Fort Lauderdale – not at this store\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"mdsc-ol__store\"\u003eMDSC Fort Lauderdale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mdsc-ol__date\"\u003eApr 16–17, 2027\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mdsc-ol__loc\"\u003eFort Lauderdale, FL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mdsc-ol__cta\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"mdsc-ol__btn mdsc-ol__btn--out\" href=\"https:\/\/marinedetailsupplyftlauderdale.com\/products\/starke-yacht-care-certification-training-class-april-16th-17th-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRegister on Fort Lauderdale site ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mdsc-ol__card mdsc-ol__card--away\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mdsc-ol__tag\"\u003eHosted by MDSC HQ (Fort Myers) – not at this store\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"mdsc-ol__store\"\u003eMDSC HQ · Fort Myers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mdsc-ol__date\"\u003eMay 14–15, 2027\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mdsc-ol__loc\"\u003eMarine Detail Supply HQ, Fort Myers, FL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mdsc-ol__cta\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"mdsc-ol__btn mdsc-ol__btn--out\" href=\"https:\/\/marinedetailsupply.com\/products\/starke-yacht-care-certification-training-class-may-14th-15th-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRegister on 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Myers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mdsc-ol__date\"\u003eJul 16–17, 2027\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mdsc-ol__loc\"\u003eMarine Detail Supply HQ, Fort Myers, FL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mdsc-ol__cta\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"mdsc-ol__btn mdsc-ol__btn--out\" href=\"https:\/\/marinedetailsupply.com\/products\/starke-yacht-care-certification-training-class-july-16th-17th-2027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRegister on HQ site ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mdsc-ol__card mdsc-ol__card--away\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mdsc-ol__tag\"\u003eHosted by MDSC Fort Lauderdale – not at this store\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"mdsc-ol__store\"\u003eMDSC Fort Lauderdale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mdsc-ol__date\"\u003eAug 20–21, 2027\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mdsc-ol__loc\"\u003eFort Lauderdale, FL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mdsc-ol__cta\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"mdsc-ol__btn mdsc-ol__btn--out\" 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Questions? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"starke-yacht-care-certification-training-class-february-19th-20th-2027","title":"Starke Yacht Care Certification Training Class February 19th-20th 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. North Charleston, South Carolina. February 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 MDSC Charleston, this class brings STARKE certification to detailers in the region 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\"\u003eHow the Class Runs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHands-on:\u003c\/strong\u003e A boat in the shop to work on, typically the hull sides, with all STARKE products, pads and machines on display and available to use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom:\u003c\/strong\u003e A presentation and slideshow on the basics. We start with introductions and ask what each attendee wants to gain, then dial in the session to where you need it most.\u003c\/p\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\u003eNoah Corcoran\u003c\/strong\u003e — store owner and co-host.\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\"\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarine detailing shops and installers ready to train on the STARKE system — and enthusiasts too. The techniques work across the board for the professional or the DIYer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote style=\"border-left:4px solid #002e56;margin:16px 0;padding:4px 14px;font-style:italic\"\u003e\"The first time I hired a STARKE Pro my reaction when I saw the boat...it BLEW my mind he took an old faded and weathered boat and made it look brand new.\" — Capt. Eric Davis\u003c\/blockquote\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, February 19 \u0026amp; Saturday, February 20, 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\u003eMDSC Charleston, 7644 Southrail Road, Unit 400C, North Charleston, SC 29420\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 Charleston\u003c\/strong\u003e. (Classes held at other locations are excluded from rescheduling.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf rescheduling doesn't work for you, you may choose to receive your \u003cstrong\u003efull deposit as store credit\u003c\/strong\u003e for the amount you paid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf, for any reason, \u003cstrong\u003ewe need to cancel the class on our end\u003c\/strong\u003e, you may be eligible for a \u003cstrong\u003efull refund\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need \u003cstrong\u003ehotel recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e, feel free to give us a call \u003cstrong\u003eafter you reserve your spot\u003c\/strong\u003e — we're happy to help get you set up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Starke Yacht Care","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67951462023449,"sku":"SCTC-2027-02","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/1356\/4953\/products\/StarkeMadallion.png?v=1766178187"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.marinedetailsupplycharleston.com\/collections\/2027-starke-certification-courses.oembed","provider":"Marine Detail Supply Charleston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}