Since its founding in 1914, America’s Boating Club® has helped make boating better through boating education and safety programs. This year, we are asking for your help. Your generous gift will fund urgently needed educational initiatives, provide operational support during challenging times and ensure that America’s Boating Club® is ready to fulfill its mission of keeping our waterways safe. Learn more or donate now.
Welcome to America’s Boating Club®
Find a Home With Us
America’s Boating Club® 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!
An educated boater is a better boater! We offer a wide range of boating courses and seminars for all levels, including boat handling, navigation, boating rules and regulations, marine electronics, boat maintenance in the classroom, online, and on the water.
Need Help?
Taking a boating safety course?
Need a replacement boating card?
Looking for hands-on training on the water?
Looking for a boating activity?
Learning about boating safety or need a state boat operator’s certificate?
Scheduling a free Vessel Safety Check?
Looking to share your love and experienced knowledge of boating with others?
Boating with Friends
Makes Boating More Fun
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.
Check Out Our Members-Only Benefits!
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We Help Boaters Improve Their Boating Experiences
America’s Boating Club® is built by boaters, for boaters. We help other boaters with free Vessel Safety Checks, navigation chart updates for NOAA, public boating safety education, and many other safe, rewarding boating activities.
America’s Boating Club®, For Boaters, By Boaters®
We’ve been making boating safer and more enjoyable for over 100 years.
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- America’s Boating Course
- Boat Handling Course
- Cruising Under Power and Sail Course
- Marine Navigation Course
- Weather Course
- Anchoring With Assurance
- Boating With Confidence
- Confidence in Docking and Undocking
- Crossing Borders
- Cruising Boats and Systems
- Emergencies Onboard
- Knots and Line Handling
- Weather for Boaters Seminar
- Modern Weather Forecasting
- Paddle Smart
- Planning Your Cruise
- Propane Systems On Your Boat
- Rules of the Road
- AIS Electronics For Boaters
- How To Use Your GPS
- All About Marine Radio
- Rivers, Locks And Lakes
- Crew At The Helm
- Hurricane Preparation
- Using Nautical Charts
- Thunderstorms and Severe Weather
- Ocean Currents and Computer Navigation
- Ocean Waves
- Living Aboard While Cruising
- Personal Watercraft Operation
- Educational Resources
- Replacement Boating Card
- Glossary (Online)
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