In-Person and Online Interactive Learning
America’s Boating Club Atlanta teaches the nationally recognized Basic Safe Boating class formally called America’s Boating Course. It is the nation’s premier basic boating safety course, having been approved by the US Coast Guard and the State of Georgia. The Corps of Engineers and Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have teamed with America’s Boating Club Atlanta to offer this 8-hour course. All instructors are certified for teaching this class to the recreational boating public.
This class is great for adults and teens, you can enjoy learning as a family! The class is approved by the State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GA DNR) and by the National Association of the State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) to fulfill GA state requirements for boater safety education.
You may be able to save on your boat insurance after taking a “America’s Boating Course” class – check with your agent for details!
Course Fee: $25 per student
Course fee may be paid via Zelle, PayPal or check. More details on payment options after you register.
The in-person course is taught in 8-hours on a Saturday at a location around Lake Lanier. The online interactive class is in two Wednesday evening 2-hour online sessions and one Saturday morning 4-hour online session.
Schedule for 2024
| In-Person | Online |
|---|---|
| Sat, May 11, 8:30 am – 5 pm Over 10 students registered. | Wed, May 29, 7 – 9 pm & Wed, June 5, 7 – 9 pm & Sat, June 8, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Registration still open! |
| Sat, July 13, 8:30 am – 5pm Spaces filling up fast! | Wed, Jul 31, 7 – 9 pm & Wed, Aug 7, 7 – 9 pm & Sat, Aug 10, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm |
For more information or if you have questions email abc@americasboatingclubatlanta.org.
Select your preferred schedule dates on the registration form.
Optional: $28 reference text available from instructor
Boat Handling – Docking and Trailering- Safety Equipment and Procedures
- Navigation Basics – Rules of the Road
- Boat Types and Terminology
- Water sports – paddle craft, personal water craft (PWC) and towing