America's Boating Club - Marco Island

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America's Boating Club^® - Marco Island (also known as Marco Island Sail and Power Squadron) is an educational and social organization promoting boating and watercraft skills, safety and fun:

· Nationally recognized boating courses taught on Marco Island

· Free vessel safety checks

· Public service surveys of our waterway navigation aids

· Group boat trips and raft ups

· Monthly dinner meetings with guest speakers and other regular social events

· Member benefits include numerous discounts and Dan Boater travel insurance

· Boating area: Gulf of Mexico and coastal waters of Southwest Florida

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Marco Island and surrounding waters

Boating Tip – Safe Summer Boating

Weather in the summer months can be unpredictable and change quickly. Be prepared by:

Checking the forecast with your local National Weather Service (NWS) coastal office before you leave your dock
Check the latest NWS buoy observations from the National Data Buoy Center
Make sure your boat has all essential & required safety equipment including Life Jackets, Fire Extinguishers, Flares, Communication Devices including cell phones, weather radios
Apps are available for up to the minute information

In SW Florida, storms tend to form over land in the summer. If you see storms forming, head to a safe place as soon as possible.

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