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Join the American Boating community with our Annual Membership and unlock exclusive benefits designed to elevate your powerboating experience. Whether you’re new to boating or an experienced skipper, our membership connects you to a network of resources, discounts, and support that help you get more out of every moment on the water.

Member Benefits Include

Savings on Courses & Certifications: Members receive 25% off all American Boating courses, online classes, and certifications, so you can continue building your skills at a discounted rate.

Online Access to Your Training Records: Members can access their certification records 24/7 on our member portal. This is important when chartering or creating a boating resume.

Exclusive Discounts on Gear and Apparel: Enjoy significant savings on top-quality boating gear, apparel, and equipment from our trusted partners.

Earlybird registration to live events: Participate in webinars, special live seminars, and meet-ups, designed to connect you with other boating enthusiasts and industry experts.

By joining American Boating, you’re not just gaining benefits—you’re becoming part of a nationwide community passionate about safe, skilled, and enjoyable boating. Start your membership today and see how American Boating can enhance your time on the water.

Member BeneFits

SeaTow

SAVE $20

Sea Tow Services International, Inc. better known as Sea Tow®, is Your Road Service at Sea®. Since 1983, Sea Tow has been the authority in on-water assistance nationwide. Members receive priority service and a direct connection to Coast Guard-licensed captains 24/7/365. Boat towing, fuel deliveries, jump starts, disentanglements, covered ungroundings; when boaters need assistance, Sea Tow responds. More than just peace of mind on the water, Sea Tow members get perks through the Sea Tow Savings Club in various forms including but not limited to fuel discounts, discounts on marine-related gear and dockage at participating marinas and retailers. When it comes to boating, the unexpected will happen and Sea Tow will be there getting members back home and back to boating faster.

This benefit is only available to active American Boating Members

iNavX

SAVE 10%

iNavX is the #1 handheld chartplotter, and it’s essential for anyone who wants to be able to navigate safely and effectively no matter where they go. Whether used as a primary navigation tool or a backup to a vessel’s MFD, iNavX is available as a simple download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

This benefit is only available to active American Boating Members

PredictWind

SAVE 20%

PredictWind provides the top ranked forecast models globally. These leading models are only available through PredictWind, giving unparalleled weather data. PredictWind also provides you with three unique tools, weather routing, departure planning, and forecast alerts for specified weather conditions. For a sailor, weather can be the difference between a great day on the water or putting your crew at risk.

This benefit is only available to active American Boating Members

Sperry Boat Shoes & Accessories

SAVE 15%

For over eighty years, Sperry has built a legacy of effortless, heritage products. Whether for men, women, kids, or babies, Sperry’s selection of hand-crafted footwear includes our iconic Sperry boat shoes, sandals, loafers, flats, slippers, espadrilles, boots, sneakers, and oxfords. Available in an inspired range of colors, styles, and materials, our timeless shoes transcend boundaries and span generations and genders with a shared commitment to quality, reliability and comfort. Ours are the original prep icons, as they have been since 1935.

This benefit is only available to active American Boating Members

Weems & Plath

SAVE 30%

Playing a key role in the rich history of navigation, Weems & Plath are committed to supplying the world with the finest navigation tools and products available while maintaining high standards of service that have distinguished them from its inception in 1928.

This benefit is only available to active American Boating Members

4Ocean

SAVE 20%

4ocean is both a public benefit corporation and Certified B Corp, committed to ending the ocean plastic crisis. Every 4ocean product purchased comes with a One Pound Promise to pull one pound of trash from the ocean, rivers, and coastlines. Every pound pulled helps fund a global ocean cleanup operation, supports a growing movement to end the world’s reliance on single-use plastic, and advances the mission to end the ocean plastic crisis. Since 2017, 4ocean has recovered more than 23 million pounds of plastics from our waterways. Learn More >

This benefit is only available to active American Boating Members

California Cowboy

SAVE 20%

California Cowboy has aimed towards bringing people together from the start. We may live in a digital world, but life still happens in analog. Our social-technical apparel promotes digital wellness and is designed to ignite the free-thinking cowboy in us all. Now is the time to take a step back, disconnect, and nourish those meaningful human connections we all yearn to create.

This benefit is only available to active American Boating Members

Florence Marine X

SAVE 20%

Florence marine X founder, John John Florence, set out with a simple mission, “We want to explore, have fun, learn, and challenge ourselves. We’re building things that motivate us to go outside and thrive in the elements, while doing our best to protect the ocean and the land.” At Florence, we’re building things to improve people’s experience in the elements. Venturing outside and enjoying your environment for long periods of time requires gear that does its job when you call on it. We’re taking a different route. One built on adherence to quality, performance and a responsibility to look after the places we explore.

This benefit is only available to active American Boating Members

Nomadix

SAVE 20%

California-based Nomadix launched in 2015 with The Only Towel You Need® – a multi-purpose towel that performs for any activity, including travel, yoga, boating, and at the beach. Nomadix understands that the environmental footprint of the products people buy will have an impact on the planet that lasts longer than we will. A commitment to discovering durable, multi-purpose, responsibly manufactured solutions that will leave the planet better than we found it is part of its ethos – Own less. Do more.