Central Florida Boating Association

06/12/2026

⚓ Practice makes perfect—especially when it comes to docking! 🛥️💨
Check out this snippet of our trainee absolutely nailing the approach and bringing her home like a pro. Mastering the approach, the throttle, and the wind takes time, but that’s exactly what we’re here for at cflboating.org.
Whether you’re a total beginner or just looking to shake off the dock anxiety, our hands-on training gets you confident behind the wheel.
💡 Pro-Tip for the day: Always approach the dock at the slowest possible speed where you can still maintain steerage. As the old saying goes: Never approach a dock faster than you’re willing to hit it! 😉
👉 Want to level up your boating skills? Click the link in our bio to book a certified training session with us today!
CentralFlorida BoatCaptain SafeBoating BoatGram NewBoater

06/09/2026

Follow the NSBC for free training sessions online…

**TOMORROW!** Join us for our next live, free training session Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 12:30 PM (EDT) where we will go over Rule 5: Lookout. Training is held on Zoom, and registration is FREE: https://boatoncourse.com/training-sessions/

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

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!