Get Involved - Become A Member

If you are at least 18 years of age with a passion for boating and a desire to learn how to do it safely, you can become a member of America’s Boating Club. There are three ways to do this:

Join Now.
A club or squadron contacts you.
You contact a club or squadron.

Some clubs or squadrons may require that certain educational requirements be met prior to joining. Click here for a list of NASBLA-approved boating courses.

Note: Former members wishing to restore their America’s Boating Club membership should call Customer Service at (888) 367-8777 to initiate the reinstatement process.

A Club or Squadron Contacts You.

After providing contact information, it will be sent to the club or squadron closest to your ZIP code. Representatives of the clubs or squadrons will contact you and answer any questions you may have regarding membership and club or squadron activities. If you like what you hear, you can apply for membership. We welcome your interest in becoming a member of America’s Boating Club and would like to assist you in the process. Please complete the information on our enrollment form. It will be sent to a member of our staff who will process your information and serve as a liaison between you and the club or squadrons closest to your home. At the same time if you have any questions, please contact us by telephone at (888) 367-8777 or by email here.

You Contact a Club or Squadron.

Visit the "Find a Club or Squadron" page and locate a club or squadron which looks interesting. Using the contact information, you can make contact, have your questions answered, and transfer your membership.

Education Requirements for Membership

Although America’s Boating Club currently has no education requirement for membership, certain clubs or squadrons may require the passing of a NASBLA-approved boating course as a requirement for membership. America’s Boating Club- or NASBLA-approved boating courses include these: USCG Captain's License, a degree from the US Naval Academy, USCG Academy, or US Merchant Marine Academy, or any boating course carrying NASBLA certification.