America's Boating Club Peace River

09/22/2026

https://www.winknews.com/news/southwest_florida/boat-fire-off-venice-coast-sinks-vessel-no-one-hurt/article_c83659a7-5372-4cac-ab10-f06dd66e2e6b.html

The boat sustained extensive damage before ultimately sinking.

09/04/2026

Cyber security - it's not just on your computer and phone anymore!

As boats become increasingly connected, learn about GPS spoofing, CAN bus attacks, digital ignition vulnerabilities, key fob attacks and tracking risks.

09/02/2026

Labor Day Boating Safety

Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest times of the year on the water. Before you head out for one last summer adventure, take a few minutes to make safety your top priority. 🛥️

✅ **Wear a life jacket** — Make sure everyone aboard has a properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket.

🌦️ **Check the weather** — Conditions can change quickly. Know the forecast and be prepared to head back to shore.

🚫🍺 **Boat sober** — Alcohol and boating don't mix. Designate a sober operator.

📱 **File a float plan** — Tell someone where you're going, who is aboard and when you expect to return.

🔧 **Check your boat** — Inspect your fuel, battery, lights, communications equipment and safety gear before leaving the dock.

⚓ **Know the rules** — Maintain a proper lookout, operate at a safe speed and understand the navigation rules.

📻 **Be prepared for an emergency** — Carry reliable communication and signaling equipment, and make sure your engine cutoff switch is working.

A little preparation and good judgment can help ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend on the water.

**Boat safe. Boat smart. Enjoy the holiday!**

09/01/2026

Labor Day Boating Safety
Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest times of the year on the water. Before you head out for one last summer adventure, take a few minutes to make safety your top priority. 🛥️
✅ Wear a life jacket — Make sure everyone aboard has a properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket.
🌦️ Check the weather — Conditions can change quickly. Know the forecast and be prepared to head back to shore.
🚫🍺 Boat sober — Alcohol and boating don't mix. Designate a sober operator.
📱 File a float plan — Tell someone where you're going, who is aboard and when you expect to return.
🔧 Check your boat — Inspect your fuel, battery, lights, communications equipment and safety gear before leaving the dock.
⚓ Know the rules — Maintain a proper lookout, operate at a safe speed and understand the navigation rules.
📻 Be prepared for an emergency — Carry reliable communication and signaling equipment, and make sure your engine cutoff switch is working.
A little preparation and good judgment can help ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend on the water.
Boat safe. Boat smart. Enjoy the holiday!

08/30/2026

The September issue of the Peace River Pilot is now available on-line :

Links to the award winning Peace River Pilot The Peace River Pilot is published monthly, except July and August. Click the images below to view issues

08/24/2026

Tropical Weather Outlook
August 24 2026

Central Subtropical Atlantic (AL95):
A broad area of low pressure centered a few hundred miles east-southeast of Bermuda continues to show signs of organization. Additional development of the low is possible, and this system could become a short-lived tropical depression or storm during the next couple of days while it moves northward and north-northeastward, well northeast of Bermuda. It has a medium (50 percent) chance of formation in 48 hours and in the next 7 days.

Eastern Tropical Atlantic:
A tropical wave and associated area of low pressure has moved offshore of west Africa with disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions are forecast to be marginally conducive for development, and a tropical depression could form by the middle to latter portions of the week while the system moves generally westward at 15 to 20 mph across the eastern and central tropical
Atlantic. It has a low (20 percent) chance of formation in 48 hours and a medium (60 percent) chance in the next 7 days.

Hurricanes.gov

08/20/2026

The world of recreational boating is changing ...

Autonomous boating is advancing beyond self-docking. Explore how AI, sensor fusion, and defense-driven innovation are shaping the future of recreational boating.

08/18/2026

How one corporation is addressing the changing recreational boating market.

Brunswick Corp. CEO David Foulkes told CNBC premium boat sales are staying afloat, while value options are lagging.

08/15/2026

New Video: Electronic Locator Beacons

When an emergency happens on the water, being able to signal for help—and help rescuers find you—can make all the difference.

America’s Boating Channel’s new video, “Electronic Locator Beacons,” explains how EPIRBs and PLBs work, when they can be used, and why these devices are an important part of an emergency-preparedness plan.
Take a few minutes to learn how electronic locator beacons can help you be better prepared when you’re out on the water.

Watch the new video - https://youtu.be/fLjyY6s5PdQ?si=ETyZj08_UcQ3MOko - and share it with your fellow boaters!

America’s Boating Channel’s new video, “Electronic Locator Beacons,...

08/04/2026

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