Central Florida Boating Association

07/17/2026

Ever wondered how to "Ferry Glide" your boat into a tight spot using the wind or current? Imagine a spot on a dock with a boat forward of your bow and another boat to your stern and you have to squeeze in.

Here is a good example. See Youtube video link in comments.

07/01/2026

If you’ve ever taken a lesson with Captain Mike or Captain Dan, you have heard us say a handful of phrases repeatedly.

Sooo…we are creating a shirt that will help you remember all of our one liners! 😝

• 🔌 Is the plug in?
• 🐢 Slow is pro
• 🛞 Steer then gear
• 🚤 What the bow misses the stern may hit
• 🧭 You’re always steering
• 🌊 Prop wash
• 📍 Hold station
• 🛟 Rudder effect
• ✂️ Chop the throttle

06/25/2026

✅ Captain Mike’s Boating Lesson = Mission Accomplished! 🚤🇺🇸
Just wrapped up another fantastic hands-on boating safety & skills lesson on the water with a great student who absolutely crushed it! From bow control to safe maneuvering, seeing that confident smile at the end never gets old! 😎
As always, every student who completes a lesson with us walks away with some helpful boating swag from the National Safe Boating Council.
Boating smarter = boating safer and more fun. Whether you’re new to the water or brushing up on skills, CFBA’s personalized lessons are the way to level up.
Ready to earn your own swag and captain’s confidence? Email, call or text us for questions and to check availability.
📲 Visit clfboating.org today!

06/24/2026

Follow the National Safe Boating Council for these free LIVE trainings!

Influencing safe, secure, and responsible boating since 1958.

06/20/2026

🎥 Captain Mike was interviewed by Kennedy Mason and WESH 2 News yesterday where he commented about the importance of making boat operation alcohol free.

Full WESH 2 News news story link is in the first comment 👇

06/19/2026

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06/19/2026

🚤 Boat Propulsion 101: Outboard vs Sterndrive (I/O) vs Inboard

🔹 Outboard – Motor mounted entirely on the transom. Super common on smaller pontoons, fishing boats, and tenders.
✅ Easy to tilt up in shallow water
✅ Simple maintenance & repowering
✅ Great for trailers

🔹 Sterndrive (I/O – Inboard/Outboard) – Engine inside the boat with a drive unit sticking out the back (like a giant outboard leg).
✅ Smooth ride + better handling
✅ More interior space
✅ Popular on larger family runabouts

🔹 Inboard (Direct Drive or V-Drive) – Everything inside the hull (like the Nautique Sport we spotted recently).
✅ Best weight distribution for wake sports
✅ Cleaner transom for swimming/tubing
✅ Premium feel for skiing & surfing

Which setup do you prefer for your boating style? Drop a comment below!

06/12/2026

⚓ Practice makes perfect—especially when it comes to docking! 🛥️💨
Check out this snippet of our trainee absolutely nailing the approach and bringing her home like a pro. Mastering the approach, the throttle, and the wind takes time, but that’s exactly what we’re here for at cflboating.org.
Whether you’re a total beginner or just looking to shake off the dock anxiety, our hands-on training gets you confident behind the wheel.
💡 Pro-Tip for the day: Always approach the dock at the slowest possible speed where you can still maintain steerage. As the old saying goes: Never approach a dock faster than you’re willing to hit it! 😉
👉 Want to level up your boating skills? Click the link in our bio to book a certified training session with us today!
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06/09/2026

Follow the NSBC for free training sessions online…

**TOMORROW!** Join us for our next live, free training session Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 12:30 PM (EDT) where we will go over Rule 5: Lookout. Training is held on Zoom, and registration is FREE: https://boatoncourse.com/training-sessions/

06/05/2026

Successful and comprehensive training today! Jet boats require specific skills that are different from maneuvering an outboard or stern drive vessel. The better skilled you become at safe maneuvering, the more you and your family will enjoy boating. Oh, and by the way, some things we saw today while at the ramp was a person approaching the dock with engine off and using his arms as paddles. Also, a boat was left blocking 1 of 2 dock spaces while he went to the store for 2-stroke oil! Get some training today! 😃