Florida Powerboating Academy

04/14/2026

04/14/2026

NSBC four module on-water training last Friday.

National Safe Boating Council
Florida Sailing and Powerboat School and Charters
Florida Powerboating Academy

Captain Mike Yacht Charters

Captain Michael B. Yonker
USCG Licensed Master Captain-100 Ton
Florida Licensed Yacht and Ship Broker
MRO-Licensed Marine Radio Operator
Auxiliary Sail Endorsement
Assisted Towing Endorsement
AS-American Sailing, AB-American Boating-Certified Trainer and School
NSBC-National Safe Boating Council-Certified Instructor and School
USP-US Powerboating-Certified Instructor and School

Business Main: 941-500-2485
Direct Cell 941-320-8110
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.floridasailandpower.com

08/27/2025

Karl Chen, 56, was struck and killed by a boat off of Long Beach Island, New Jersey, after they struck a wake and fell into the water.

07/06/2025

Sailing Instruction, Training, and CertificationsPowerboat Instruction, Training, and CertificationsBoatUS/NSBC On-Water TrainingUS Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling TrainingPersonal Training or Group Classes (Four persons maximum)Sunset charters, half day, full day aboard one of our boatsCelebra...

07/01/2025

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard released its 2024 Recreational Boating Statistics Report Tuesday.

06/27/2025

The two passengers who survived last weekend’s fatal Lake Tahoe boating capsize were wearing life jackets when they were rescued, officials confirmed.

05/20/2025

Take a boating safety course. As a boat owner or operator, you are responsible for your safety and the safety of your passengers. Safety starts with YOU!

05/20/2025

Under a new law, all motorized boat operators in New York waters need to have a safe boating certificate.

04/28/2025

02/27/2025

Completed National Safe Boating Council four module training with Bruce on his 2024 Boston Whaler 380 Vantage twin 300Hp.

Well done Bruce!

Florida Powerboating Academy

Florida Powerboating Academy
Captain Michael B. Yonker
USCG Licensed-100 Ton Master
MRO-Marine Radio Operator

US Powerboating Affiliate Facility
BoatUS/NSBC Training Facility
AB-American Boating Affiliate School 882

Florida Powerboating Academy
2001 Whitfield Park Ave
Sarasota, FL 34242

Regatta Pointe Marina
1005 Riverside Drive
Palmetto, Florida 34221
School: 941-500-2485
Direct Cell: 941-320-8110
www.floridasailandpower.com
[email protected]

07/07/2024

Another case of why boaters should wear the ESOL-Engine Sh*toff Lanyard while boating.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-hampshire-teen-jumps-out-control-boat-sailing-instructor-falls-overboard.amp

BoatUS Foundation
National Safe Boating Council

Florida Sailing and Powerboat School and Charters
Florida Powerboating Academy

Florida Sailing and Powerboat School and Charters

Florida Sailing Academy
www.floridasailingacademy.org
Florida Powerboating Academy
www.floridapowerboatingacademy.com

Training, charters, and certifications.
Sail and power.

Cruising and fishing on Tampa Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, and all surrounding waters.

Captain Michael B. Yonker
USCG Licensed Master Captain-100 Ton
MRO-Marine Radio Operator
Florida Licensed Yacht and Ship Broker
Phone: 941-500-2485
Direct: 941-320-8110
ASA Affiliate School 882
BoatUS and NSBC Powerboat Training Facility
US Powerboating Accredited School
Website: www.floridasailingandpowerboating.com
Email:
[email protected]

Marina Office:
Safe Harbor Regatta Pointe Marina
1015 Riverside Drive-Unit 102
Palmetto, Florida 34221

Brady Procon, 17, leapt from a jet ski onto an out-of-control boat on on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire after the vessel's operator fell overboard.