ABC Boating Course For April 9th & 10th

The Key West Sail and Power Squadron offers the America’s Boating Course” at the Key West Sail and Power Squadron, 5205 College Rd. Stock Island.  The 11/2 day course will be held on Saturday, April 9th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday, April 10th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  The ABC course will give the individual their Florida State Boater’s ID card which is required by anyone born after January 1, 1988 to operate a boat of 10 horse power or more. This means that anyone who is 27 years old or younger is required to have the Boater’s ID card. The fee of $60.00 covers the cost of the materials and an addition $15.00 for a family member who is willing to share materials. Students who pass the class are also offered an introductory 6 month Power Squadron membership. For information, call Vince Melendy at (305)296-1126. More information ad registration is posted at www.usps.org/keywest.

This course is an introductory course which covers boat handing, elementary seamanship, navigation aids, weather, marine radios, Florida boating regulations and more. Completion satisfies the MANDATORY Florida State boating certification requirements. The optional charting section introduces the concepts of plotting a course.

The Key West Sail and Power Squadron is a non-profit boating safety organization that offers a variety of boating courses. Completion of this course and Squadron membership entitles you to reduces fees for advanced courses such as seamanship, piloting, cruise planning, weather, sailing and marine electronics.