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. Courses and seminars for Jan - March 2025 are listed below. Classes are available to the public except for those marked with a single "*" in the "$ Cost" column. Click on a course name to view it's description. All 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 about these courses should contact Senior Education Officer:
2025-2026 Education Schedule
| Course | Instructor | Date | $ Cost | Classes | Time |
| Americas Boating Course | Ted Reiss++ |
Oct 27, 30, Nov 3, 6, 10 |
50 | 5 | 6:00 PM |
| Americas Boating Course | Ted Reiss++ | Jan 19, 22, 26, 29, Feb2 | 50 | 5 | 6:00 PM |
| Americas Boating Course | Ted Reiss++ | Mar 2, 5, 9, 12, 16 | 50 | 5 | 6:00 PM |
| Boat Handling | Nick Rago | Nov 13, 17, 20, Dec 1, 4, 8, 11 | 70/100** | 7 | 6:00 PM |
| Boat Handling | Nick Rago | Feb 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26 | 70/100** | 7 | 6:00 PM |
| Marine Navigation | Gene Burson | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 5 | 90/135** | 9 | 9:00 AM |
| Advanced Marine Navigation | Jeff Williams | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 5 | 90/135** | 9 | 1:00 PM |
| Marine Electrical Systems | Jim Addison | Jan 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30, Feb 3, 6 | 80/120** | 8 | 9:00 PM |
| Instructor Development | Ted Reiss | TBD | FREE* | 5 | 1:00 PM |
* Member Only ** Member cost / Non-member cost
To register, contact Lt/C Jeffrey L. Williams, JN
Location: 1114 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island
| Seminar | Instructor | Date | $Cost | Classes | Time |
| CPR-AED First Aid | Geoff Fahringer | Sept 20 | Free | 1 | 9:00 AM |
| Anchoring with Assurance | Jeff Williams | Jan 13 | 40/60** | 1 | 6:00 PM |
| Tides and Currents | Jeff Williams | Feb 10 | 40/60** | 1 | 6:00 PM |
| Partner in Command | Ted & Peggy Reiss | Feb 24 | 40/60** per couple | 1 | 6:00 PM |
| All About Maine Radio | TBD |
Mar 10 |
40/60** | 1 | 6:00 PM |
| How to use a Chart | Carl Thieme & Ted Reiss | Mar 18 | 40/60** | 1 | 6:00 PM |
| How to Use a GPS | Carl Thieme & Ted Reiss |
Mar 19 |
40/60** | 1 | 6:00 PM |
| Hurricane Preparedness | Ted Reiss | Mar 24 | 40/60** | 1 | 6:00 PM |
* Member Only ** Member cost / Non-member cost
To register, contact Lt/C Jeffrey L. Williams, JN
Location: 1114 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island
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