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.
A Vessel Safety Check (VSC) is a free courtesy examination of your boat and safety equipment to verify the presence and condition of safety equipment required by both federal and state authorities.
Tampa Power Squadron developed a training simulator which provides a comprehensive and immersive simulated boating experience for our boating class and is easy for other squadrons to make their own.
This is our sister site which is intended to be a place to provide information and resources for boating on Tampa Bay
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Coronavirus: Boaters get stern warning from Pinellas officials for not following orders
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A stern warning was given to anyone planning to go boating this weekend to follow the rules. Thursday at the Pinellas County Commissioners meeting, Commissioners say boaters have to adhere to COVID…
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Coronavirus in Florida: Recreational boats ordered to stay 50 feet apart
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An executive order has been issued in Florida for recreational boaters to keep at least 50 feet apart and not have more than 10 people on board.