AMERICA’s BOATING CLUB – BOATING COURSE

The Key West Sail and Power   Squadron offers the “America’s Boating Course” at the Key West Sail and Power Squadron, 5205 College Road, Stock Island. The 1 1/2 day course will be held Saturday, March 2nd from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday, March 3rd from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The America’s Boating Course wil give the individual their Florida State Boater’s ID card which is required for anyone who is born after January 1st, 1988 to operate a boat of 10 horse power or more. This course is not only for the young but for anyone over 35 years old, since this is the highest risk age group for a boating accident. This is especially true here since Monroe County leads the nation in boating accidents and fatalities.
The fee is $60.00 for one or $75.00 for two sharing materials. For information call Vince Melendy at 305-296-1126. More information and registration is posted on www.usps.org/keywest. The course is an introductory course which covers Florida and Federal legal requirements, required safety equipment, boat handling, elementary seamanship, navigation aids, weather and marine radios.