America's Boating Course

Safety course and state certificate preparation

Boat Handling Course

Full Course and Member Exam
PDF Student Guide

Weather for Boaters

A boater’s guide to forecasting, winds and storms

Planning Your Cruise

Boating beyond the day trip

Cruising Boats and Systems

Choose And Equip Your Boat

Propane Systems on Your Boat

Safe operation, maintenance, and inspection

AIS Electronics for Boaters

See and be seen on the water

How To Use GPS

A boater’s guide to electronic navigation

All About Marine Radio

Choosing and using a VHF radio for your boat

Boating on Rivers, Locks and Lakes

Navigating inland waterways and locks with confidence

Crew at the Helm

Key skills your crew needs to know

Hurricane Preparation for Boaters

Protect your boat from the next big one: storms, floods and wind

Webinar Library

Recorded past presentations with PDF student slides

Virtual Classroom

Narrated slide presentations
with eBook student guides

On-the-Water Training

Become a confident boater with hands-on training at the ABC Learning Centers

In-Person Education

Take a class with a squadron near you