Safe boating is FUN boating! Our courses are useful for all boaters - - from the person on the personal watercraft, the fisherman in an outboard, the skipper in a family cruiser, and the sailing enthusiast. Learn from instructors who are well qualified, enthusiastic, and experienced. We encourage your family to attend as a group.

Topics covered in the public safe-boating courses include:

• boat types...boat terms...docking...anchoring...marlinespike
• life preservers...fire extinguishers...first aid kits
• aids to navigation...rules of the road...adverse conditions
• state & local regulations...VHF radio...and more

All public safe boating courses at SPS meet Florida State license requirements, include a proctored exam, and are approved by NASBLA.  Student texts are included and all courses are given at our building on Hyde Park Street in Sarasota.

Check out the schedule below for dates and times.

Public Safe Boating Courses

Course	Day	Date	Time
ABC Boat Safety (4 Eve)	Mon - Wed	Jan 4,6,11,13 2010	7:00 – 9:00 pm
ABC Boat Safety (4 Eve)	Mon - Wed	Feb 8,10,15,17 2010	7:00 – 9:00 pm
ABC Boat Safety (4 Eve)	Mon - Wed	Mar 8,10,15,17 2010	7:00 – 9:00 pm
ABC Boat Safety (4 Eve)	Mon - Wed	Apr 5,7,12,14 2010	7:00 – 9:00 pm
ABC Boat Safety (4 Eve)	Mon - Wed	May 10,12,17,19 2010	7:00 – 9:00 pm
ABC Boat Safety (2 Day)	Sat	Jun 5,12 2010	9:00 am – 1:00 pm
ABC Boat Safety (4 Eve)	Mon - Wed	Aug 9,11,16,18 2010	7:00 – 9:00 pm
ABC Boat Safety (4 Eve)	Sat	Sep 11,18 2010	9:00 am – 1:00 pm
ABC Boat Safety (4 Eve)	Mon - Wed	Oct 4,6,11,13 2010	7:00 – 9:00 pm
ABC Boat Safety (4 Eve)	Mon - Wed	Nov 8,10,15,17 2010	7:00 – 9:00 pm
ABC Boat Safety (4 Eve)	Mon - Wed	Jan 10,12,17,19 2011	7:00 – 9:00 pm
ABC Boat Safety (4 Eve)	Mon - Wed	Feb 7,9,14,16 2011	7:00 – 9:00 pm
ABC Boat Safety (4 Eve)	Mon - Wed	Mar 7,9,14,16 2011	7:00 – 9:00 pm
ABC Boat Safety (4 Eve)	Mon - Wed	Apr 4,6,11,13 2011	7:00 – 9:00 pm

Supplemental Courses-Open to Public

Seminar	Day	Date	Time
How to Read a Chart	Mon, Wed	Jan 25, 27, 2010	7:00 – 9:00 pm
On Board Weather	Tue	Jan 26, 2010	7:00 – 9:00 pm
Paddle Smart	Thu	Jan 28, 2010	7:00 – 9:00 pm
Using GPS	Mon, Wed	Apr 26, 28, 2010	7:00 – 9:00 pm
VHF/DSC radio	Tue	Apr 27, 2010	7:00 – 9:00 pm
TBD	Thu	Apr 29, 2010	7:00 – 9:00 pm
How to Read a Chart	Mon, Wed	Jul 26, 28, 2010	7:00 – 9:00 pm
TBD	Tue	Jul 27, 2010	7:00 – 9:00 pm
TBD	Thu	Jul 29, 2010	7:00 – 9:00 pm
Using GPS	Mon, Wed	Oct 25, 27, 2010	7:00 – 9:00 pm
VHF/DSC radio	Tue	Oct 26, 2010	7:00 – 9:00 pm
TBD	Thu	Oct 28, 2010	7:00 – 9:00 pm
How to Read a Chart	Mon, Wed	Jan 24, 26, 2011	7:00 – 9:00 pm
TBD	Tue	Jan 25, 2011	7:00 – 9:00 pm
TBD	Thu	Jan 27, 2011	7:00 – 9:00 pm