America's Boating Course
Learn to Skipper a Boat with Confidence!
THIS COURSE MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF FLORIDA LAW
which requires that anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 must pass an approved boating education course to operate a motor vessel of 10 or more HP within the State of Florida.
Offered Locally 1st Sat-Sun Monthly
except for January, July and September due to holidays
One Weekend Completes Entire Course
ALL CLASSES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The course covers:
● Boating terms, types, charts, fueling, safety, handling, anchoring, trailering, and Personal Water Craft.
● Required equipment, navigation lights, boat registration, law enforcement and Florida regulations.
● Aids to navigation, navigation rules, emergencies, including use of VHF radio.
The course is open the public, 12 years or older. Successful completion of this course will qualify that person to obtain a Florida Boating Safety Education I.D. “Bobber” Card. Children accompanied by parents are welcome.
Registration is at 8:15 AM Saturday morning.
Cost is $30 per person (cash or check) payable at registration. Class begins promptly at 8:30 AM (right after registration) and will run until 4 PM.
Return Sunday at 2 PM (until about 4) for a review, exam (60 questions) and squadron orientation.
To Register:
(561) 863-1461 (or 254-5609)
E-Mail pre-registration (optional): abc-pb@palmbeachsps.org
Location: Courses taught at our modern, learning enhanced headquarters building.
1125 OLD DIXIE HWY, LAKE PARK, FL 33403
Directions: From I-95 exit 77: East on Northlake Blvd. to Old Dixie (traffic light before RR tracks) and turn right. 1125 is 0.6 mile South on left. (Click on Map or Photo below to get detailed Google map directions from a specific location)
2012 Future Course Dates:
Jan. 7-8
Feb. 4-5
Mar. 3-4
Apr. 14-15 (due to Easter on the 8th)
May 5-6
June 2-3
Jul. 7-8
Aug. 4-5
Sep. 8-9
Oct. 6-7
Nov. 3-4
Dec. 1-2
To view class curriculum click --> Course Description - Local Perspective
Find out more here --> Course Description - National Perspective
Most insurance companies will grant reductions in premiums for class completion. At the conclusion of the course, those who successfully complete the course will be issued a certificate. You do not have to own a boat to take the course. Bring the family.