Nurturing a Love for Boating: Local Courses Teach Safety on the Water
Apr 03, 2022 10:23AM ● By ANN MARIE O’PHELAN

The sailing center offers summer programs from beginner to advanced levels at its North Shore Park location and has offered satellite summer instruction at the Mound House on Fort Myers Beach. Classes are geared for ages 8-13.
Fort Myers-based Offshore Sailing School offers family sailing packages at South Seas Island Resort on Captiva and Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina on Fort Myers Beach. These include the Tweens & Teens Learn Free package, where up to three children ages 7-17 learn for free with two adults. This three-day course is part of a five-night resort vacation package.
Ann Marie O’Phelan is a Southwest Florida resident and a regular contributor to TOTI Media.
RESOURCES
Edison Sailing Center – North
13001 N. Cleveland Avenue, North Fort Myers (North Shore Park)
Edison Sailing Center – South
2000 W. First Street, Fort Myers
239-454-5114; edisonsailingcenter.org
Offshore Sailing School
16731 McGregor Blvd. Suite 110, Fort Myers
888-454-7015, 239-454-1700; offshoresailing.com
Florida Boater Safety Course
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission requires that boaters 21 and younger operating a personal watercraft or powerboat of 10 horsepower or more pass an approved boater education course, offered online. Boaters of all ages are encouraged to obtain the boater education card. Find out more at safeboatingamerica.com/license/Florida_Online_Boating_Course.html.