America's Boating Course
America's Boating Course
Upcoming Classes
December 14 & 15, 2024
- Saturday/Sunday class meets Saturday, Dec. 14; 8AM – 5PM and finishes Sunday, Dec. 15; 2 – 4PM
- Location: Anchorage Park activities building, 603 Anchorage Dr., North Palm Beach, 33408 (Map Here)
- Cost: Residents of North Palm Beach, FREE; non-residents $55/student, $75/2 students sharing materials.
- Please register for this course using the button below. We need to know in advance the number of students in order to prepare the materials.
- Since the class meets all day Saturday, it’s recommended that students bring a lunch.
- Class size is limited to 20 students.
Learn Boating Basics
With America’s Boating Course, you’ll receive a comprehensive introduction to recreational boating. Whether you enjoy power boating, sailing, paddle sports, or personal watercraft, we’ve got you and your family covered.
Topics Include:
- Boat types, required safety equipment, and related terminology
- Your responsibilities as a boat operator
- Preparing to get underway
- Navigation rules, aids to navigation, and signals
- Federal and state regulations
- Finding your way
- Operating your boat under normal conditions
- Handling adverse conditions and emergencies
- Communications afloat
- Water sports safety and PWC operation
- Trailering
- Knots and lines
- And much, much more…
Learn With Us
You have choices for your boater education.
The United States Power Squadrons offers you a real value and an enjoyable learning experience.
Our Commitment to Your Learning. For over 100 years we have provided high-quality boater education and enjoyable boating and social opportunities to help people like you to increase their competence, knowledge, and enthusiasm for recreational boating.
Outstanding Curriculum. America’s Boating Course is:
- Approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA)
- Approved by those states that require a Boater Education ID Card
- Recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Outstanding Instruction. Our course leaders have:
- A passion for helping students learn
- Certified instructor credentials
- Real-world experience.
Pricing. Our fees cover the costs of course materials and facilities costs; there is no fee for the instruction.