Welcome to
Anna Maria Island
Sail & Power Squadron

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!

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