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 for the 2026 Winter-Spring season are over, but the schedule is 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:

 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)
ABC Ted Reiss Oct 26, 29 Nov 2, 5, 9 FREE** 5 6:00 PM
ABC Ted Reiss Jan 18, 21, 25, 28 Feb 1 FREE** 5 6:00 PM
ABC Ted Reiss March 1, 4, 8, 11, 15 FREE** 5 6:00 PM
Boat Handling Nick Rago Nov 12, 16, 19, 30 Dec 3, 7, 10 70/100** 7 6:00 PM
Boat Handling Nick Rago Feb 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 70/100** 7 6:00 PM
Marine Navigation Gene Burson Jan 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 Feb 1, 4 90/135** 9 9:00 AM
Marine Electrical Systems Jim Addison Mar 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 Apr 1 80/120* 8 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 40/60** 6:00 PM
Knots and Line Handling 10-Nov 40/60** 6:00 PM
Propane Systems on Your Boat 8-Dec 40/60** 6:00 PM
Anchoring with Assurance Jeff Williams 12-Jan 40/60** 1 6:00 PM
Operations Training Ted Reiss 4-Feb FREE* 6:00 PM
Tides and Curents Jeff Williams 9-Feb 40/60** 1 6:00 PM
CPR/AED First Aid Geoff Fahringer 22-Feb FREE** 9:00 AM
Partner in Command Ted & Peggy Reiss 23-Feb 40/60** per couple 1 6:00 PM
All About Marine Radio Jeff Williams 10-Mar 40/60** 1 6:00 PM
How to Use a Chart Ted Reiss 16-Mar 40/60** 1 6:00 PM
How to Use a GPS Ted Reiss 17-Mar 40/60** 1 6:00 PM
Hurricane Preparedness Ted Reiss 23-Mar 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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