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.  The schedule for courses and seminars for Oct. 2026 through Mar. 2027 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:

 Lt/C Jeffrey L. Williams, JN   

 America's Boating Club - Marco Island 2026-2027 Education Schedule

Course Instructor Date Cost, $ Classes Time
America's Boating Course (ABC)
America's Boating Course Ted Reiss Oct 19, 22, 26, 29 Nov 2 FREE** 5 6:00 PM
America's Boating Course Ted Reiss Jan 18, 21, 25, 28 Feb 1 FREE** 5 6:00 PM
America's Boating Course Ted Reiss March 1, 4, 8, 11, 15 FREE** 5 6:00 PM
Boat Handling Nick Rago Nov 5, 9, 12, 16 Dec 7, 10, 14 FREE/100** 7 6:00 PM
Boat Handling Nick Rago Feb 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 FREE/100** 7 6:00 PM
Marine Navigation Marine Navigation Jan 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 Feb 1, 4 FREE/135** 9 9:00 AM

Members Only ** Member/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
Introduction to Marine Batteries 13-Oct FREE/60** 6:00 PM
Knots and Line Handling 10-Nov FREE/60** 6:00 PM
Modern Weather Forecasts Jeff Williams 8-Dec FREE/60** 6:00 PM
Anchoring with Assurance Jeff Williams 12-Jan FREE/60** 1 6:00 PM
Operations Training Ted Reiss 4-Feb FREE* 6:00 PM
Tides and Currents Jeff Williams 9-Feb FREE/60** 1 6:00 PM
CPR/AED First Aid Geoff Fahringer Oct 17, Nov 14, Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 13,  Mar 13 FREE** 9:00 AM
Situational Awareness Geoff Fahringer Oct 31, Nov 28, Jan 30, Feb 27, Mar 27 FREE** 9:00 AM
Partner in Command Ted & Peggy Reiss 23-Feb FREE/60** per couple 1 6:00 PM
AIS Electronics Jeff Williams 10-Mar FREE/60** 1 6:00 PM
How to Use a Chart Ted Reiss 16-Mar FREE/60** 1 6:00 PM
How to Use a GPS Ted Reiss 17-Mar FREE/60** 1 6:00 PM
Hurricane Preparedness Ted Reiss 23-Mar FREE/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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