Nationally Recognized Education for the Recreational Boater
America's Boating Club - Marco island offers a wide range of courses to improve the boating skills and knowledge of both novice and experienced boaters. Scheduled courses and seminars for the upcoming fall and winter are listed below. Click on a course name to view it's description. All classes except on-the-water classes are held at our Learning Center located in the Chamber-of-Commerce Plaza at 1114 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island FL. See Location for map.
Anyone with questions or who is interested in taking a course should contact Senior Education Officer: P/D/C Ted Reiss SN - CN
Register at least 10 Days before start date by contacting Ted Reiss.
2023-2024 Education Schedule
| Course | Instructor | Date | $ Cost | Classes | Time |
| Ted Reiss++ | Feb 5, 7, 12, 19, 21 | 50 | 5 | 6:00 PM | |
| Ted Reiss++ | March 4, 7, 11, 14, 18 | 50 | 5 | 6:00 PM | |
| Boat Handling | Nick Rago | Feb 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 | 70/100** | 7 | 6:00 PM |
| Marine Navigation | Gene Burson | Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Mar 7 | 90/135** | 9 | 9:00 AM |
| Marine Electrical Systems | Jim Addison | Feb 27, March 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19 & 22 | 80/120* | 9 | 9:00 AM |
| Instructor Development | Ted Reiss | TBD | Free* | 5 | 1:00 PM |
* Member Only ** Member cost / Non-member cost
Register at least 10 days before start of class
Contact Ted Reiss
Location: 1114 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island
| Seminar | Instructor | Date | $Cost | Classes | Time |
| Partner in Command | Peggy & Ted Reiss | Feb 26 | 40/60** per couple |
1 | 6:00 PM |
| Charting / GPS | Carl Thieme, Ted Reiss | Mar 5, 6 | 40/60** | 2 | 6:00 PM |
| Anchoring | Nick Rago | Feb 15 | 40/60** | 1 | 6:00 PM |
| Hurricane Preparedness | Rhonda Gloodt, Ted Reiss | Mar 20 | 40/60** | 1 | 6:00 PM |
| Emergencies on Board | Jeff Williams | Mar 26 | 40/60** | 1 | 6:00 PM |
| Jump Start | Ted Reiss | As Requested | Free* | 1,2 |
* Member Only ** Member cost / Non-member cost
Register at least 10 days before start of class
Contact Ted Reiss
Location: 1114 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island
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