America's Boating Club of Pompano Beach

United States Power Squadrons®

Weather Seminar for Boaters

Date: February 28, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Location: Pompano Beach Power Squadron Clubhouse

Address: 3701 NE 18th Terrace, Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Phone: 754-444-1470

Understanding weather is one of the most important skills a boater can have. This in-person seminar

provides practical, real-world knowledge to help you plan safer trips and make better decisions on the

water.

Topics Covered:

•Hurricane Preperation

• Weather fundamentals and how systems form and move

• High- and low-pressure systems, fronts, and air masses

• Reading and understanding marine forecasts and NOAA reports

• Cloud identification and what it means for boaters

• Wind, waves, swell, and sea state

• Thunderstorms, squalls, and hazardous weather recognition

• Tropical weather awareness and seasonal risks

• Using weather apps, radar, VHF radio, and onboard instruments

• Pre-trip planning and Go / No-Go decision making

• What to do when weather changes unexpectedly

This seminar is ideal for new and experienced boaters alike and is taught by certified instructors from

the United States Power Squadrons®, a nonprofit organization dedicated to boating safety and

education.

Costs: $25.00 Pompano Beach Power Squadron  (PBPS) Members Use Member Code emailed

                $50.00. Non PBPS Members- Join today and SAVE