America's Boating Club in Georgia's Golden Isles
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You Dream.  We Make It Possible.

Welcome to America’s Boating Club in Georgia’s Golden Isles!

We are a non-profit civic and social organization dedicated to promoting top-tier boating education, ensuring water safety, and delivering great family fun on the beautiful Georgia coast.
The water isn’t just a playground for sailors—it’s a canvas for unforgettable family adventures!

Our Boating Area

Explore the untouched beauty of coastal Georgia. Your boating adventure covers the Southeast Georgia Intercoastal Waterway (ICW) , winding through tidal rivers and pristine creeks.

Historic Coastal Georgia Cities

Why Join Our Club?

Boating Education

Exceptional Local Courses and Seminars Master Boating Confidence Free Subscriptions To Boating Publications

Let us teach you the ropes of boating to ensure that your crew, big or small, feels confident and secure on the water.

On the water or in the classroom, we are dedicated to safe boating education.

Water Safety

Protect Family and Vessel Learn Critical Safety Skills Master Emergency Protocols

In a cooperative program with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, our members provide you with a FREE boat safety check.

Improving our local Golden Isles community through civic activities including park cleanups and providing youth boating programs.

Family Fun

Free Cruises On Local Waters Monthly Social Events Club Dinners With Interesting Guest Speakers Opportunities To Meet New People

Delightful picnic lunches & dinners where sea stories freely flow — and local boat cruises that transform ordinary weekends into adventures.

It’s not just about boating; it’s about fostering a love for the water that generations can share.

Discover the joy of boating in the Golden Isles, whether you own a boat or not.
So, pack your suntan lotion and sea legs!

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Local Boating Education

Online Boating Education

Club Calendar

March 2026

Mar 3 • 3:00 p.m.

Marsh Madness, Salt Marsh Cleanup Pickup

Mar 7

Cruise to Mudcat Charlie's Restaurant

(Not club sponsored)

Mar 10 • 5:00 p.m.

EXCOM Online Zoom Call

Mar 12 • 3:00 p.m.

Marsh Madness, Salt Marsh Cleanup Pickup

Mar 14 • 10:00 a.m.

Women In Boating Seminar

INFORMATION

Mar 19 & 26 • 7:00 p.m.

Apps For Boaters (2-Part Course)

INFORMATION

Mar 20 • 6:30 p.m.

Boat Club Member Dinner

Location TBD

Mar 21 • 10:00 a.m.

CoastFest in Brunswick, GA

INFORMATION

Mar 27 - 29

America's Boat Club District 26 Spring Conference & Change of Watch Dinner

Columbia, SC

April 2026

Apr 4 • 10:00 a.m.

Cruise to St. Marys, GA

(Not club sponsored)

Apr 7 • 5:00 p.m.

EXCOM Online Zoom Call

Apr 10 • 5:30 p.m.

Change of Watch

INFORMATION

April 17th - 19th

Blessing of the Fleet in Darien, GA

INFORMATION

Apr 25 • 8:30 a.m.

America's Boating Course

INFORMATION
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Cruise & Rendezvous

Hosted by the Golden Isles Squadron

Join fellow boaters for a relaxed fall weekend exploring the natural beauty, history, and coastal culture of the Golden Isles.

October 16–18, 2026
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Cruise & Rendezvous

  • Dates: Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18
  • Hotel: Best Western Plus, St. Simons Island
  • Rate: $115 per night + taxes, with free breakfast
  • Format: Land-based and on-the-water activities
  • Locations: St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island
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Cruise & Rendezvous

#3 - Golden Isles, Georgia

Best Islands to Visit in the Southern U.S.

Travel + Leisure, March 2026

#1 - Golden Isles, Georgia

Best Islands in the Continental U.S.

Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards, July 2024

#15 - Golden Isles, Georgia

Best Islands in the World

Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards, July 2024

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Cruise & Rendezvous

Boat tour of St. Simons Island
Lunch at Southern Soul BBQ
Meet & Greet happy hour
Shopping at Redfern Village
St. Simons Island Trolley Tour
Barrier Island Brewing dinner
Dolphin jumping near Jekyll Island
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Adventure #1

Mosaic Museum visit with Landmark Trolley Tour and the naturalist-led “Gatorology” program.

Adventure #2

Bike through Jekyll’s historic district and the northern half of the island, including a stop at iconic Driftwood Beach.

Private Dolphin Tour

A 90-minute private, narrated tour around Jekyll Island, with boxed lunches available.

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Cruise & Rendezvous

Learn about the American alligator’s history, biology, and conservation in a hands-on experience that clears up myths, explains current monitoring on Jekyll, and shows how visitors can safely help protect these remarkable animals.

Natural beauty • Wildlife • Local history

Golden Isles Community

The Porthole Newsletter

2024 and 2025 Distinctive Communicator Awards

Other Boating Newsletters

Photo Galley

Tales From The Locker

Stories from our memories — inspired by the tides, shaped by the water.

You Dream.  We Make It Possible.