Let Us Show You How It's Done Safely
To promote recreational boating safety and enjoyment through education, hands-on training, and civic activities, fostering fellowship among members by teaching boating skills, navigation, and providing enjoyable boating experiences.
District 22, covering Southwest Florida, embodies this by offering public boating courses, seminars, and fun events to improve boating competence and safety on local waters.
Offering high-quality courses in boat handling, navigation (GPS, charts, celestial), and related subjects for all types of boaters (power, sail, paddlers).
Improving maritime safety and making boating more enjoyable through knowledge.
Connecting boating families, promoting community service, and providing social opportunities.
Creating camaraderie and fun on the water and ashore through social events, cruises, and boating adventures.
Tap into decades of collective knowledge about Sanibel, Captiva, and surrounding Southwest Florida waters.
Access marine weather, local tide information, member discounts, and our comprehensive Ships Store for all your boating needs.
Build your skills with our comprehensive boating education program
Beginner Level
America's Boating Course gives you the basics you need to get out on the water safely, and it meets most state boating education requirements.
Learn More →Intermediate Level
Boat Handling builds your competence and confidence on the water with an in-depth look at the practical boating skills.
Learn More →Advanced Level
Marine Navigation gives you the skills you need to get where you're going using charts and marine electronics as well as a knowledge of winds, currents and tides.
Learn More →All Levels
See our complete schedule of upcoming courses with dates, times, locations, and registration information.
View Schedule →Join us for educational sessions, social gatherings, and on-water adventures
Monday, March 23, 2026 • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Join fellow members for a scenic cruise and rendezvous at Matanzas on the Bay. A wonderful opportunity for camaraderie, great food, and beautiful Southwest Florida waters. All members welcome!
RegisterMonday, March 2, 2026 • 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 • 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 • 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 • 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 • 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Friday, December 11, 2026 • Tentative
Making Southwest Florida waters safer and more accessible for all