Earn your Washington State Boater Card in Friday Harbor
Published 1:30 am Friday, February 6, 2026
Submitted by America’s Boating Club of the San Juan Islands.
New to boating or need your Washington State Boater Card?
You can take a generic online course — or you can learn interactively from local experts who boat the San Juans.
America’s Boating Club of the San Juan Islands is a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to boating education and safety. We’re offering a two-day, instructor-led course taught by Ann Einboden, a nationally recognized boating instructor with deep experience in local waters. This course goes beyond test prep, focusing on real-world boating safety, local conditions and practical knowledge you’ll use. Learn locally. Learn interactively. Support a nonprofit dedicated to safe boating.
Why choose this course?
• Ask questions and get real answers.
• Learn San Juan–specific boating conditions.
• Connect with fellow boaters.
• Earn your Washington State Boater Card with confidence.
• Session recordings available if you miss a class.
Course Details
March 21–22, San Juan Islands Yacht Club or live on Zoom, Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday: 1-3 p.m.
Visit our education portal to register today, https://abcsji.coursestorm.com/course/america-s-boating-course-weekend-edition.
