Central Florida Boating Association

06/05/2026

Successful and comprehensive training today! Jet boats require specific skills that are different from maneuvering an outboard or stern drive vessel. The better skilled you become at safe maneuvering, the more you and your family will enjoy boating. Oh, and by the way, some things we saw today while at the ramp was a person approaching the dock with engine off and using his arms as paddles. Also, a boat was left blocking 1 of 2 dock spaces while he went to the store for 2-stroke oil! Get some training today! 😃

06/04/2026

Captain Mike was out doing some follow up training with a new boater this morning and was able to assist 2 boats in need of towing. One boat needed help getting off the shore with a little tug (came in hot on the beach) and the other needed a tow to shore (engine would not start). It was some good training experiences for the new boater!

05/28/2026

Great training this morning with a pair of new boaters. It is very rewarding for both the trainees and Captain Mike when the lessons learned really hit home. Light bulb moments! 💡 Being safe and confident behind the wheel really make boating that much more fun!

05/16/2026

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05/16/2026

Captain Mike trained with this family on their new Malibu 21 LX.

05/08/2026

As a used boat broker, Captain Mike just finished up a pre-sale mechanical and safety inspection on this skiff. Happy buyer and happy seller. Always make sure your equipment is operating as it should. Wear your life jacket and have all safety equipment on board. Thanks to .marine.services for giving the boat a detailed inspection.

05/07/2026

The 2026 International Boating and Water Safety Summit is officially underway, and it’s already been an incredible experience! We’re grateful for the amazing partners, presenters, and attendees who have come together to share ideas, build connections, and advance boating and water safety efforts around the world.

Thank you for being part of this important conversation and helping make this year’s Summit such a success.

View the full 2026 program here: https://www.ibwss.org/program/2026-program/



U.S. Coast Guard

05/04/2026

Ever thought about why you tie particular knots when your boat is tied up in a slip? One reason is that you must be able to untie it when it is under load particularly if there is an extreme low or high tide.

How to Rig A Slip ( In tidal water without a floating dock)
https://boatingmag.com/how-to-rig-slip/

04/28/2026

Today, we learned to maneuver and maintain heading at a distance object, holding station, backing down in reverse, avoidance turns, docking and much more.

01/26/2026

Have you ever wanted to become a boat captain? Check out Captain Mike's journey in this new blog post...

Join me, Captain Mike, as I share my journey and insights on becoming a successful boat charter captain. Discover tips for your own adventure!