ABC Safe Boating Class - September 21 & 28, 2024.  A two day course you need to get your Safe Boater Education ID required of anyone born on, or after, 1 Jan. 1988 to operate a boat in Florida.  An excellent introduction 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.  It's FUN too. Class runs from 0900 to 3:30pm both days. 
     Held at Halifax River Yacht Club, 331 South Beach Street, Daytona Beach, 32114.  Class meets in the Family Activities Building across S Beach St (west side) from the main club by the tennis and pickleball courts.  Parking is at the corner of S Beach & Live Oak just south of the tennis court.
     Cost is $39.50 payable by cash, or check.  Couples can share materials for $59.00. Costs cover textbooks and registration.  Email:  [email protected], or call Don Roman, 386-453-6456 for reservations.
         Be more knowledgeable - Be a bette boater - Safe Passages in 2024

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. "