America's Boating Club Fort Myers - Ft. Myers Power Squadron

05/22/2021

Securing your boat for a hurricane starts with knowing what options you have when it comes to keeping your boat safe during a storm.

02/11/2021

Check out the upcoming Virtual Annual Meeting - right from the comfort of your home! Take advantage of being a part of the meeting and the ability to participate in great classes!

Are you ready? The 2021 VAM starts on Monday and runs through Friday, Feb. 26! Be sure to go to the National Meetings page, check out the agenda, and make note of the classes you want to attend. We hope to see you there!

https://www.usps.org/php/reservations_new/meetings.php

02/07/2021

Use the round turn with two half hitches when you need to attach a line under load to a fixed object. The knot is self-tightening under load.

01/20/2021

Keep a ditch bag ready in case you must abandon ship. Stock it using this ditch bag list. Check it at the start of the season.

01/20/2021

Know what to do when your boat starts taking on water. Although prevention and preparedness are key, have an abandon ship kit at the ready.

12/25/2020

America’s Boating Club - Fort Myers would like you wish everyone a Happy Holidays! May you and your loved ones have a wonderful season filled with great memories!

11/24/2020

Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning on your boat by learning the symptoms and taking steps to keep you and your passengers safe.

11/23/2020

When choosing an anchor, you need to consider your boat’s type and size plus the type of seabed and weather conditions you’ll encounter.

11/16/2020

Learn how to tie a perfect bowline. Used in sailing and powerboating, the bowline won’t slip or bind under load and can be untied easily.