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We’re all about boating education and safety
The United States Power Squadrons was started in 1914 with the mission to provide education for boaters. It continues today.
An educated boater is a safer boater.
Why is Boater Education Important?
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AMERICA’S BOATING COURSE
This is the beginning-level boating course
Did you know?
Florida state law requires that anyone born on or after 1 January 1988, who will be operating a boat in Florida waters with an engine of 10 horsepower or more, must complete an approved boating safety course and obtain a Florida Boating Safety ID Card.
This course meets this requirement
Advanced Courses
The Advanced Courses build upon the knowledge obtained in the initial America’s Boating Course. Courses include Boat Handling, Marine Navigation, Advanced Marine Navigation, Junior Navigator and Navigator. Topics include how to handle a boat, basic navigation using landmarks and buoys, more advanced navigation using GPS and radar, all the way up to celestial navigation using a sextant and the stars, planets, sun and moon. Once you take our Advanced Courses, the whole world is opened up.
Elective Courses
Elective Courses focus on particular areas associated with boating. Here, you can learn about planning cruises on your boat, how electrical systems on boats work, how to sail, using various communications devices, and more.
Educational Videos
Here are links to videos about different aspects of boating: boat operation, safety, communications, etc.
Location of Classes
Unless otherwise noted, all classes are held at the Palm Beach Sail & Power Squadron (America’s Boating Club of Palm Beach):
1125 Old Dixie Hwy, Unit 1
Lake Park, Florida
Contact Us For More Information on Boater
Call us at: (561) 594-8220
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Contact Us
Palm Beach Sail & Power Squadron
America’s Boating Club of Palm Beach
1125 Old Dixie Hwy, Ste. #1,
Lake Park, Florida 33403
(561) 594-8220
Email us with your boating educational questions at: seo@palmbeachsps.org
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