News: Cape Coral Sail & Power Squadron at Fort Myers Boat Show
Cape Coral Sail and Power Squadron Will Be at The Fort Myers Boat Show in November
The 53rd Fort Myers Boat Show will be held Nov. 13th – 16th, 2025. The event will be held downtown Fort Myers at Centennial Park. Members of the four local United States Power Squadrons | America’s Boating Clubs from Cape Coral, San Carlos, Sanibel/Captiva, and Fort Myers will be staffing booths T2 & T3 in the Caloosa Sound Convention Center during the show.
The Cape Coral Sail and Power Squadron | America’s Boating Club Cape Coral will be there on Thursday November 13th. Members of America’s Boating Club throughout the country engage in social activities, community service projects and teach a variety of boating classes and seminars. Cape Coral’s Southwest Florida Boating seminar is a popular session for boaters new to Lee County. Based on the book by local author Thomas E. Dawson, Barret Bonden’s Local Knowledge Recommended - Things You Wish Someone Had Told You About Boating Here! In addition to covering need-to-know items the seminar shows attendees the safest ways to get to popular destinations throughout the county.
This squadron has been a member of the Lee County community since 1964, and its members have a wealth of local knowledge to share with attendees. America’s Boating Course is offered by all the local squadrons and is a good way to learn the rules and regulations that govern our waterways. Under the Florida Freedom Boater law all boaters must attest, “I understand that it is my legal responsibility as the owner and/or operator of this vessel to ensure compliance with all applicable maritime safety laws and regulations.” Graduates of America’s Boating Course earn a Florida Boater Education I.D. Card signifying that have taken a course that covers the basics of federal and state boating regulations.
The Florida Freedom Boater law also requires attesting, “I, the undersigned, hereby affirm and attest that the vessel described above is equipped with all safety equipment required by the United States Coast Guard and applicable federal regulations for legal operation on state and federal waters.”
If you are unsure whether you have all the required safety equipment, CCSPS members provide a free Vessel Safety Check conducted where you keep your boat. These annual checkups are recognized by the United Sates Coast Guard as a sign that your boat is in current compliance with federal safety equipment requirements.
The CCSPS Vessel Examiners can help you find any items missing or in need of replacement. Vessel Examiners will also keep you informed of any recent changes in the requirements. Vistors to the booth will be able to sign up for a free Vessel Safety Check and obtain information on our currently offered courses and seminars.
If you can’t make the boat show you can request a Vessel Safety Check online and find a list of all currently offered courses and seminars at www.ccsaps.org. If you are new to Lee County be sure to download our free Cape Coral Boater's Relocation Guide.
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