​A Two (2) Day Class, "America's Boating Course 3rd Edition", will be held Dec 6 & 13 at the Halifax River Yacht Club from 9AM to 3:30PM each Day.  Held at the Family Activities Center across the street of the Main Club. Pass this course and you will get your Safe Boater Education ID required of anyone born on, or after, 1 January 1988 to operate a power boat in Florida.  An excellent intro to Boating , Boat Handling, Navigation Rules of the Road, Aides to Navigation, Florida Boating Laws and regulations, Boating Safety and more.  Experienced, or new, skipper, or crew:  this course is for you.  This course is FUN!   
 Cost: $39.50 payable by cash, or check.  Couples can share materials with a 50% discount at $59.00.  Costs cover textbooks.  
     Email:  [email protected], or call:  Don Roman, ph386-453-6456 or visit: www.abcdb.club for more info.  Email, text or call for your reservation.  
Take a course - be more knowledgeable - be a better boater.  SAFE PASSAGES IN 2025 & 2026.  ​

NEW LAW Requires Cut-off Switch as of April 1, 2021
        "Operators of recreational vessels less than 26 feet in length will be required to use an engine cut-off switch (ECOS) and associated ECOS link (ECOSL) as of April 1, 2021 as the USCG implements a law passed by Congress.  ECOS and ECOSL prevent runaway vessels and the threat they impose."  ECOSL lanyards have been around for many years, but now these safety devices are required.  Wireless ECOS devices are now available as well.  “ Engines of 3 h.p. or more on vessels of less than 26 ft require these ECOS/ECOSL devices… "when the primary helm is not within an enclosed cabin, and when the boat is operating on plane, or above displacement speed.  Common situations where ECOSL use would not be required include docking/trailering, trolling and operating in no-wake zones. "