Tampa Power Squadron

Americas Boating Course

Be knowledgeable

Boater Education

If you were born on or after January 1, 1988 the state of Florida requires you to have taken a NASBLA approved boater safety course to operate a boat or any personal watercraft.

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Be safe

Vessel Safety Check

A Vessel Safety Check is a free inspection of your boat and safety equipment by a trained and certified examiner to verify the presence and condition of required safety equipment.

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Be prepared

Get the App

America’s Boating Club
Free Mobile App for your phone or tablet

MuVIT boating simulator integrates with OpenCPN

PRACTICE SKILLS

MuVIT Boating Simulator

Practice critical skills that make you a better and safer boater with Tampa Power Squadrons boating simulator.

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Resources for boaters

Tampa Power Squadrons video of the month

About Us

The Tampa Power Squadron is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons, District 22 dedicated to the education of the boating public while also providing a rewarding and fun social environment for its members.