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The AMISPS General Meeting is typically held the first Thursday of the month at 5:30PM at the New Location: The Cortez Road Baptist Church at 4411 100th St W, Bradenton, FL 34210. - ALCOHOL & TOBACCO FREE- hospitality will begin at 5:00PM. We often have a Pot Luck Dinner.

Did you know that a Florida Boating Education ID card is required for anyone born after January 1, 1988, to lawfully operate a personal watercraft (e.g., Jet Ski ®) or any other vessel with at least 10 HP? America's Boating Course is approved by the US Coast Guard and qualifies you for the Florida Boating Education ID card.

If you are a new boater, or new to our area, or if you would like a refresher on boating safety or navigation aids and rules, we highly recommend that you sign up for America's Boating Course. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Florida Boating Safety Education I.D. Card, which is a requirement for all boaters born after 1988.

Our course also covers valuable "local knowledge" that will help you on our local waterways!


Boaters Safety Card

America's Boating Course™


Class and Seminar Schedule for 2026
For More Info Text: 941-730-2719
 

Boater Safety Class

What: America's Boating Course™ for Florida Boating Education ID card
When: Completed: Sat, January 31, 2026. 10 students
 

Five Important Knots

What: Cleat Hitch, Bowline, Clove Hitch, Two Half Hitches, Figure 8
When: Completed: Mon April 13, 6:00-7:50pm. 8 students
 

CPR, AED, & Heimlich

What: CPR Hands-Only CPR, AED, & Heimlich Maneuver
When: Mon May 11, 6:00-7:50pm
Where: Cortez Road Baptist Church, 4411 100th ST W, Cortez
Cost: Public: $10 donation to Squadron. Squadron & Cortez Church members free
Register: https://www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/800/getregform.cgi?T-13683
 

Boater Safety Class

What: America's Boating Course™ for Florida Boating Education ID card
  We also cover valuable "local knowledge"
When: Sat June 6, 8:30-4:30pm
Where: Cortez Road Baptist Church, 4411 100th ST W, Cortez
Cost: $30 per individual. $40 per couple sharing a book.
Lunch: Provided Free!
Register: https://www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/800/getregform.cgi?C-22922
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10 question Aids to Navigation Illustrated Quiz
Click for 40 question Quiz Review
Click for Video Review
For Questions Text Jay: 941-730-2719
 

Docking & Tying Dock Lines

What: Classroom Docking Simulations, Videos, PowerPoints, Discussion
When: Mon July 13, 6:00-7:30pm
Where: Cortez Road Baptist Church, 4411 100th ST W, Cortez
Cost: Public: $10. Squadron & Cortez Church members free
Register: https://www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/800/getregform.cgi?S-9958
 

VHF Radios, MMSI, PLBs

What: VHS Radios, MMSI & DSC, Personal Locator Beacons
When: Mon August 10, 6:00-7:30pm
Where: Cortez Road Baptist Church, 4411 100th ST W, Cortez
Cost: Public: $10. Squadron & Cortez Church members free
Register: https://www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/800/getregform.cgi?S-9959
 

Marine Weather

What: Includes adverse conditions and handling boats in high winds and seas
When: Mon September 14, 6:00-7:50pm
Where: Cortez Road Baptist Church, 4411 100th ST W, Cortez
Cost: Public: $10. Squadron & Cortez Church members free
Register: https://www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/800/getregform.cgi?S-9960
 

Boater Safety Class

What: America's Boating Course™ for Florida Boating Education ID card
We also cover valuable "local knowledge"
When: Sat October 10, 8:30-4:30pm
Where: Cortez Road Baptist Church, 4411 100th ST W, Cortez
Cost: $30 per individual. $40 per couple sharing a book.
Lunch: Provided Free!
Register: https://www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/800/getregform.cgi?C-22069