Boaters education courses
Additional Information
The safety of our volunteer NASBLA instructors and the students is our first priority during this COVID-19 Pandemic. At United States Power Squadrons we have created a new virtual learning program that is approved by NASBLA and the State of Florida to provide boating education virtually. We have adapted our normal ABC classroom course with a interactive virtual classroom where students can interact in a controlled manner and ask questions of the instructors.
United States Power Squadron is a non-profit community service based organization that promotes boating education and safety with hands-on training in the classroom and on the water. Please contact us if you’re interested in becoming a member or finding out about all the member benefits including our nationally recognized ON THE WATER TRAINING WEEKEND COURSE… FREE.
America’s Boating Club® of Pompano Beach is for all types of boaters – novice or experienced, in coastal or inland waterways. We bring boaters together to improve their skills, make connections, or just enjoy time together. Our boating courses and seminars are just the beginning – beyond the classroom a world of boating fun awaits!
A mediocre day on the water is better than a good day anywhere else. Boating with friends makes it even better! Join us for boating activities, social events, learning together, and all-around boating fun.
Upcoming Boating Courses
Boating Courses
Upcoming Online & In-Person Boating Education Classes
1/18/21 Seamanship Boat Handling
$105-$135
The safety of our volunteer NASBLA instructors and the students is our first priority during this COVID-19 Pandemic. This in person course will be limited to 10 students with socially distance seating.
Building on the basics taught in the public boating course, Seamanship is the recommended first course for both power boaters and sailors.
Earn Your NASBLA ABC Boaters Education Certification* after completion of this 6 week online course.
The Course will start at 7pm- 9 pm ish from the comfort of your computer or smartphone app. This 6 week ABC Safe Boating virtual course includes a textbook (hard or digital copy), Digital handouts, and upon completion NASBLA/Florida State boaters education card.
2/1/21 Online Instructor Development
FREE for Members
This course is intended for members who wish to become instructors of USPS classes. This Certification course will improve their communication and public speaking skills. The material applies to teaching, public speaking and conducting meetings. You will gain experience in making effective presentations, preparing lessons/lectures, using teaching aids and create online & in-person courses.
*Boating Safety ID Card Requirement For anyone born on or after January 1, 1988, who will be operating a boat in Florida waters with an engine of ten (10) horsepower or more, the law requires them to complete an approved boating safety course and obtain a Florida Boating Safety ID Card. This card is not a boating license, it is a certification that the person named on the card has successfully completed the required boating safety course. The card does not expire.