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ABC Class – April 15, 2023
April 15 @ 08:00 - 16:30 EDT
Did you know if you were born on or after January 1st, 1988 you MUST take a Boating Education Class to Legally operate a motorboat 10 HP or more.
This One Day course will teach you the ABCs of boating, including local knowledge. By enrolling in America’s Boating Course, you will learn navigation, rules, water sports safety, docking, emergency situations, local knowledge, and other valuable boater safety skills.
After completion, you will earn your NASBLA & FL boating credentials and may qualify for discounts on your boat insurance.
This course is held at our boating clubhouse in Pompano Beach of US-1 and Sample.
Cost of the course is $85.00 +tax for Adults and $50.00 +tax for children 18 years old & under.
Broward Residents Use Code BROWARD22 for $35* Discount – *Mailing address must be Broward County.
Boating Subjects covered in class:
8:30 – 8:50 Getting Started 1 – 1
8:50 – 915 Required Safety Equipment 1 – 2
9:15-9:35 Going Boating 1 – 3
9:35-10:00 Navigation Rules 2 – 4
10:00-10:25 Navigation Aids 2 – 5
5 min break
10:30-11:00 Lights & Sound Signals 2 – 6
11:00-11:20 Government Regulations 2 – 7
11:20-11:40 State & Local Regulations 2 – 8
12:00 -12:30 Lunch Break
12:30-12:55 Anchoring 3 – 10
12:55-1:25 Adverse Conditions & Emergencies 3 – 11
1:25-1:40 Communications Afloat 3 – 12
:40-2:00 Water Sports Safety 4 – 13
2:00-2:15 Trailering 4 – 14
2:15-2:35 PWC Operation 4 – 15
235-2:55 Knots & Lines 4 – 16
3:00-3:30 Course Review
3:30-4:30 Exam