Americas Boating Club of Southport

Weather For Boaters
2025-05-17 08:30 - 12:00 UTC | Cape Fear Jetport, 4015 Airport Rd, Southport, NC, 28461, United States
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Location: Cape Fear Regional Jetport (Back side of airport in FBO)

Cost of Class:$35 per person for non-members$25 per person for members.

Pay in person the day of class with cash or check. (No Credit Cards)

Registration begins at 08:30am with class starting at 09:00am and ending approximately by noon.
Register by emailing John Hall (Education Officer) at hall17768@gmail.com

Don’t let bad weather ruin your day! Understand the specifics of a forecast and anticipate how the weather will impact you. Learn about meteorological systems, how weather is created, and signs of impending poor or dangerous weather.
Our newly revised weather course covers the profound changes in the ways weather forecasts are produced and disseminated including how supercomputers make forecasts more accurate and how boaters have many choices in getting them while onboard via internet, satellite communications, and smart phones.

Partner in Command
2025-06-07 08:30 - 23:30
Saturday, June 7th, 2025Location: Cape Fear Regional Jetport (Back side of airport in FBO)

Cost of Class:$35 per person for non-members$25 per person for members.Pay in person the day of class with cash or check. (No Credit Cards)

Registration begins at 08:30am with class starting at 09:00am and ending approximately by noon.

Reserve a seat by emailing John Hall (Education Officer) at hall17768@gmail.com

Are you a passenger or crew member who would like to better understand the operation of a boat?
Are you prepared to takeover if your captain becomes incapacitated ?
Learn the essential skills needed to assist the skipper in safely operating a recreational boat and responding to emergency situations.
This seminar introduces boating activities including an understanding of anchoring, docking, navigation and much more.
You’ll discover how to prepare for bad weather, provide first aid, handle on-board emergencies, and be a self-assured first mate onboard.
What’s included?

Communications, including VHF marine radio
Calling for help
Signaling equipment
First aid
Starting and running the engine
Tool kits

America's Boating Course
2026-02-21 08:30 - 17:00
Southport Sail and Power Squadron (SSPS) will offer its premier basic boating safety course on Saturday, February 21. It is designed for boaters of all types – Sail, Power , and PWC’s.
The ABC course is fully approved by the Coast Guard and NASBLA (National Association of State Boating Law Administrators).
Successful completion meets NC requirements for certification to operate a boat for anyone under the age of 26 and may provide a discount on boat insurance.
Topics include boat terminology, boat handling, knots, VHF radio,Navigation Aids and rules, North Carolina regulations, and more.The location will be at the Cape Fear Regional Airport, 4015 Airport Road,Southport, NC. Registration will begin at 8:30 AM and the course will begin at 9:00 AM, concluding at approximately 5:00 PM.Cost will be $60, including lunch and a 260 page text. Couples sharing a book will pay only $40 for the second person.
Checks can be made to SSPS (Southport Sail and Power Squadron).
Reservations will be necessary. You can make reservations or get further information by contacting John Hall at hall17768@gmail.com

Partner in Command
2026-03-21 08:30 - 13:30
The location will be at the Cape Fear Regional Airport, 4015 Airport Road, Southport, NC.Registration will begin at 8:30 AM and the course will begin at 9:00 AM, concluding at approximately 1:30 PM.Cost will be $25 for members and $30 for non-members, Cash or Checks can be made to SSPS (Southport Sail and Power Squadron).Reservations will be necessary. You can make reservations or get further information by contacting John Hall at hall17768@gmail.com

Are you a crew member or passenger who has no idea what’s going on during a boat trip? Learn the essential skills you will need to help the skipper safely operate a recreational boat, including how to respond in an emergency.
You’ll become an asset on board with Partner in Command.
The Partner in Command seminar includes an introduction to boating, understanding anchoring, docking, and navigation, preparing for bad weather, first aid and on-board emergencies, and more.
What’s Included?

Communications, including VHF marine radio
Calling for help
Signaling equipment
Safety and safety equipment
First aid
Starting and running the engine
Tool kits
