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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 →From on-water adventures to social gatherings, there's always something happening
Set sail with fellow members for scenic cruises and rendezvous throughout Southwest Florida's stunning waterways. Great food, great company, and beautiful views await.
View Schedule →Connect with the club community at our monthly dinner meetings. Enjoy great food and fellowship while staying up to date on club news, activities, and upcoming events.
View Schedule →Explore the serene backwaters, mangrove tunnels, and pristine coastlines of Sanibel and Captiva by kayak. Guided paddles for all skill levels in some of Florida's most beautiful scenery.
View Schedule →Gather on the beach as the sun dips below the Gulf horizon. Bring a dish to share and enjoy the legendary Sanibel sunsets with good friends and good food in a relaxed, festive atmosphere.
View Schedule →Making Southwest Florida waters safer and more accessible for all
We provide free life jacket loans to families visiting Sanibel and Captiva, ensuring every child on the water has a properly fitted PFD. Our loaner program has helped protect countless young boaters across Southwest Florida.
Learn More →Partnering with local schools to bring boating safety education directly to students. Our members volunteer to teach the next generation about water safety, navigation basics, and responsible stewardship of our waterways.
Learn More →Our certified vessel examiners offer free safety inspections to boaters throughout the area. We check safety equipment, navigation lights, and documentation to help keep everyone on the water safe and compliant.
Learn More →From beach cleanups to supporting local emergency responders, our members give back to the Sanibel and Captiva community year-round. We take pride in being active stewards of the island environment we love.
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