America's Boating Course
Upcoming Classes
Residents of North Palm Beach: FREE (Proof of residency may be required)
All Others: $50/person, $75/2 people sharing materials
December 6 & 7, 2025
(Saturday 8AM – 5PM & Sunday 8AM – 12PM)
- Saturday/Sunday classes are held on Saturday, 8AM – 5PM and finish on Sunday, 8AM- 12PM
- Location: Anchorage Park activities building, 603 Anchorage Dr., North Palm Beach, 33408 (Map Here)
- Cost: Residents of North Palm Beach, FREE; non-residents $50/student, $75/2 students sharing materials.
- Since the class meets all day Saturday, it’s recommended that students bring a lunch.
- If you are under 18, or are registering someone under 18, an additional registration form will be required to be filled out at the first class; also, a parent or guardian MUST accompany the minor to the class.
- 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.
