There are millions of boaters out there, and thousands of boating organizations, which we feature here. Join an association or find more information about boating agencies or safety resources. Links to boating courses and tips for differing kinds of boating, as well as boating insurance and towing assistance. Membership has its benefits while you're out there all alone in the water, so take note!
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American Boating Association - Through their membership in the American Boating Association, thousands of boaters and boating enthusiasts from across the nation share a common mission - working together to improve the safety, affordability, environmental cleanliness, growth and fun of our sport.
Boat Ed - Boating safety courses with online boater certification tests, sponsored by state agencies. Receive your official state boater certification card.
Boating Safety Resource Page - Boating Safety - Boater's Resource Center - the single site for all your boating and safety information. Contains on-line charts, The captain's test, the AB test, lights quiz, a guide to 1200 marinas, marine weather and much more.
BoatSafe - Boating safety courses with boating simulations, animations, boating safety quizzes and boating tips for powerboaters and sailboaters
Marine Retailers Association of America - Represents boat dealers, marina operators, and marine retailers Membership benefits include educational opportunities, cost-saving programs, and monthly publications.
National Boat Owners Association - Offers members a variety of services including towing assistance programs, boating insurance and equipment and charts.
National Marine Manufacturers Association - The trade association representing the U.S. recreational boating industry. Members include manufacturers of all categories of boats, engines, trailers, electronics, accessories, and components. Affiliated members include marina owners/operators, marine lenders, insurers, publications, service provid...
Office of Boating Safety - Welcome to the Office of Boating Safety web site. Learn about us and obtain information about boating safety, federal regulations, publications and requirements, state grants, news and boating links.
United States Coast Guard - The U.S.Coast Guard site provides maritime safety, law enforcement, recreational boating safety, and environmental protection information for merchant mariners, recreational boaters, fishermen, shipbuilders and governments.
United States Power Squadrons - USPS is a non profit, educational organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes in seamanship, navigation and related subjects.
Venice Yacht Club - Information about the private yacht club located right on the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico in Venice, Florida.
