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All About the Go/No-Go
America’s Boating Channel® has released a new educational video designed to help recreational boaters confidently make critical go/no-go decisions before hitting the water.
Please Wake Responsibly
The Water Sports Industry Association’s (WSIA) Wake Responsibly campaign is a nationwide education and advocacy initiative designed to promote courteous boating practices while protecting access to waterways. Launched in 2015, the campaign has 10 actively participating manufacturers, an annual budget of $250,000, and just this year expanded into retail stores through a partnership with West Marine.
Building Boats, Launching Futures
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) is proud to announce the 29th Annual Plywood Regatta, a two-day boat-building and racing event taking place April 25–26, 2026, for the second year at Snyder Park and The FORT Pickleball, South Florida’s premier pickleball and lifestyle destination.
What’s In Your Ditch Bag — 2025 Edition
Never leave the dock without these boating emergency essentials.
News: ABYC Standards Week to Explore Efoils and Powered Surfboards
The session, scheduled forMonday, Jan. 12, follows a request from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to evaluate the need for standards addressing these rapidly expanding segments of the recreational boating market.
News: ABYC Foundation Seeks Nominations for Educator of the Year
The American Boat & Yacht Council Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2025 Educator of the Year Award, which honors an outstanding instructor who is shaping the future of the marine industry by training the next generation of marine service technicians.
News: Cape Coral Sail & Power Squadron at Fort Myers Boat Show
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 at the Fort Myers Boat Show this November.
News: Rules of the Road for Boaters Seminar This Week
Cape Coral Sail and Power Squadron/America’s Boating Club Cape Coral will be offering Boat Handling: Rules of the Road on Monday, Oct 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Intracoastal Waterway
Florida boaters wishing to take a shorter trip can use the ICW to complete the Mini Loop around the southern half of Florida.
News: New Partners in Boating Education
Southwest Florida Yachts is partnering with American Boating to offer cruisers Powerboating Certification programs through its Florida Sailing & Cruising School.
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