Get Your Florida Boater Education ID card and FL Safe Boating Certificate

A State Approved Boating Course taught by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Qualified Instructors from Flotilla 36 in Boca Raton, FL. Who Needs a FL Boater Education ID Card? Anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 who operates any boat of 10 HP or more. Boat America is a one- day course offered on Saturday from 9:00-4:00 (EST) at our Boca Raton, FL location. See below for the dates. Need more information? Call us at 561-391-3600, leave a message, and we will return your call. • April 11, 2026 • May 16, 2026 • June 13, 2026 • August 8, 2026 • Oct 10, 2026 • Nov 14, 2026 This class offers an in-depth look at boating safety and provides the knowledge needed to obtain a certificate and a Florida Boating Education ID Card. Some insurance companies will also offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete this course. TOPICS INCLUDE: • Introduction to Boating – Types of power boats, boating vocabulary, sailboats, engine types, and personal watercraft. • Before You Get Underway – Capacity plates, float plans, fueling, trailering, vessel maintenance. • Operating Your Boat Safely and Navigation – Casting off and docking, navigation and passing rules, night navigation and lights, sound signals, aids to navigation, anchoring, locks and bridges, operating a PWC or jet-driven watercraft, and avoiding propeller strikes. • Legal Requirements of Boating - Required Safety Equipment – Federal laws for registration and decals, titles, unlawful operation, alcohol and drug impairment, life jackets, fire extinguishers, sound-producing devices, lights, visual distress signals, PWC operation, waste and trash disposal, and reporting boating accidents, as well as Florida-specific boating regulations. • Boating Emergencies – Hypothermia, boating accidents, man overboard, capsizing, fire emergencies, running aground, emergency radio calls, carbon monoxide dangers, and weather. • Enjoying Water Sports and Boating – Special tips for water sports, including pre-departure checklists, protecting the environment, small boats and paddle-craft, water-skiing, hunting, snorkeling, and fishing.