Florida Sailing and Powerboat School and Charters

05/20/2026

This is Florida Save Boater Week leading up to the Memorial Day Weekend.

Statistics tell the facts. A life jacket saves lives.

Be safe, Be Smart. Wear It! Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend.

BoatUS Foundation
American Sailing
National Safe Boating Council
Florida Sailing and Powerboat School and Charters
Florida Powerboating Academy
Florida Sailing 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
Auxiliary Sail Endorsement
Assisted Towing Endorsement
MRO-Marine Radio Operator
Florida Licensed Yacht and Ship Broker
Phone: 941-500-2485
Direct: 941-320-8110

AS-American Sailing/AB-American Boating Affiliate School 882
BoatUS/NSBC Powerboat Training Facility
US Powerboating Accredited School

Website: www.floridasailingandpowerboating.com
Email:
[email protected]

Office:
2001 Whitfield Park Ave
Sarasota, FL 34242

Marina Location:
Safe Harbor Regatta Pointe Marina
1005 Riverside Drive
Palmetto, Florida 34221

https://www.mysuncoast.com/2026/05/20/florida-records-694-boating-accidents-51-fatalities-2025/

Drowning was the leading cause of death, with most victims not wearing life jackets.

02/22/2026

Very unfortunate!!

12/02/2025

A high school CPR class helped Julie Quinn save Neal Kirby's life, after her and her friends pulled him out of the water from Saturday's accident.

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.

08/09/2025

BREAKING: Prosecutors have charged Miami real estate broker George Pino with manslaughter for a 2022 Labor Day weekend boat crash that resulted in the death of a teenage girl and injuries to several others, according to court records.
https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/miami-real-estate-broker-faces-new-charge-in-deadly-2022-labor-day-boat-crash/?FBWSVN

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.