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Get Boating Magazine, a 5% Boat Product Discount, Affordable Boat Loans & Insurance, Handsome ABA Hat Plus Other Exceptional Benefits Only Available to American Boating Association Members

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The American Boating Association web site is a tremendous resource for anyone and everyone interested in boating. However, there are numerous benefits only available to American Boating Association (ABA) members. When you join the ABA for only $15, you can...

  • Get our official offline and online publications: Boating magazine (a $17.97 value!) and The ABA Beacon®
  • Find the answers to even your most challenging boat repair and maintenance questions when you "Ask Tim," our professional marine mechanic
  • Receive affordable rates on boat loans and insurance, plus discounts on marina services, cruising guides, hotels, theme parks, auto rentals, movie tickets and much, much more
  • Get your own FREE ABA hat with your paid membership (a $16 value!), and...
  • Even get a FREE one-year membership. Click here for details.

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The American Boating Association has the same goals you do: boating safety, affordability, environmental cleanliness, growth and fun. The benefits and discounts we offer you as a member help support these goals.

Exclusive Benefits for Members of the American Boating Association

  • Boating Magazine Boating Magazine CoverBoating magazine delivers topics of practical, unbiased information designed to make your family boating experience the best it can be. All paid members of the American Boating Association get a full one-year subscription. That's a $17.97 value! Boating magazine can only be delivered to U.S. addresses.
  • BoatersWorld.com Discount – ABA members receive a 5% discount on purchases made online at BoatersWorld.com, plus pay no sales tax and get free shipping on qualifying orders over $100. This discount can only be accessed through ABA Online, so be sure to log into ABA's members only section to access BoatersWorld.com and receive your member discount.  Note: BoatersWorld.com is a separate entity from Boater's World which comprises the stores and catalog, and which have gone out of business. BoatersWorld.com is alive and well and on standby to take care of your boating products needs.
  • The ABA Beacon®  – Quick-to-read newsletter published six times a year keeps you up to the minute with valuable boating news, safety information, cruising destinations and tips on seamanship – plus latest updates on your member benefits. (Note: ABA Visa Platinum cardholders receive The ABA Beacon in their statements. If you are not a cardholder, you will receive the newsletter via e-mail.)
  • ABA "Ask Tim" Boat Maintenance & Repair Program – Why is your outdrive leaking oil? Is it time to rebuild your carburetor? Is synthetic oil safe for your motor? As an ABA member, you have access to your own private mechanic who can answer these questions about boating maintenance and repair, plus more. Tim Harrington is a fully qualified marine mechanic and owner of Madison Marine Services on Cape Cod. Ask Tim your questions or read a number of boat maintenance and repair articles and quizzes.
  • ABA HatFREE ABA Hat (A $16 Value!) – This handsome, well-constructed, low-profile hat is made from premium canvas material and bears the crest of the American Boating Association. Perfect for keeping the sun from your eyes while boating, fishing or just relaxing on the weekend. Deliverable to U.S. and Canadian addresses only.
  • If you join as a complimentary member of ABA through one of its special offers, all of the ABA membership benefits are available to you except the subscription to Boating magazine and the ABA hat. You can upgrade your complimentary membership to a paid membership for just $12 and automatically receive a one-year subscription to Boating magazine and an ABA hat. That's a combined savings of $33.97!

Other Impressive Benefits for ABA Members

  • ABA Marina Alliance Program – Pay less at marinas across the U.S. where ABA has negotiated special member discounts. Save on everything you need to make boating more enjoyable. Up to 10 cents off per gallon on fuel, up to 25% off transient dockage, up to 15% off service and repairs, ship store discounts and more!
  • ABA Cruising Destination  – Planning your next cruising adventure? Thinking about cruising full-time? Check out cruising destinations across the U.S. and beyond. Learn the dos and don'ts of cruising full-time.
  • ABA Cruising Guides Discounts – 20% discount for ABA members on the Northern, Mid-Atlantic, and Southern Waterway Guides, and a 10% discount on the Great Lakes Port 'O Call Guides – all valuable resources for cruising boaters.
  • ABA Custom Boating Apparel – Wear your ABA membership proudly! Order customized boating wear for yourself, crew and guests. Items can be personalized with the name of your boat.
  • RitzCamera.com Discount – ABA members receive a 5% discount on purchases made online at RitzCamera.com, plus pay no sales tax and get free shipping on qualifying orders over $100. This discount can only be accessed through ABA Online, so be sure to log into ABA's members only section to access RitzCamera.com and receive your member discount.

Additional Important Benefits For All Boating Enthusiasts

Insurance, Boat Loans & Financial Services

  • ABA Boat Insurance – Get the best rates and coverage when you choose boat insurance from the ABA Boat Insurance Program. ABA's insurance provider is one of the best in the business and offers competitive, affordable rates to ABA members on recreational or commercial boats. Request a free, no obligation insurance quote online or by phone on your boat, yacht or personal watercraft. Get a FREE one-year membership in the American Boating Association just for requesting a quote. Click here to learn more.
  • ABA Boat Loans – Take advantage of competitive rates on boat loans with no application fee and closing costs. Get fast, experienced service online or by phone from ABA's boat finance provider who offers boat loans for original purchases or refinances. There is never any obligation.Get a FREE one-year membership in ABA when you request a quote on your boat loan through ABA's Boat Finance Program. Click here to learn more.
  • MetLife Auto and Home®Insurance Discounts – MetLife Auto and Home offers ABA members a program with first-rate coverage for your auto and/or home, claim professionals available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, convenient payment options, including credit card and direct billing, and attractive group rates that could save you up to 10%.
  • ABA RV Loans – Take advantage of competitive rates on RV loans with no application fee and closing costs. Get fast, experienced service online or by phone from ABA's RV finance provider who offers RV loans for original purchases or refinances. There is never any obligation. Get a FREE one-year membership extension in ABA when you request a quote on your RV loan through ABA's RV Finance Program. Click here to learn more.
  • Discount Boating-themed Checks – Show your love of boating and your support for ABA by using boating-themed checks and mailing labels. Each purchase helps support ABA’s efforts to promote boating safety, affordability, growth, and fun. Plus, you'll save money over ordering your checks through your financial institution. Click here to see designs and to order.
  • ABA Travel Insurance Program – Get broad coverage at competitive rates to cover those hundreds of circumstances that could cause you to cancel your trip, return home early or force you to seek emergency medical treatment while traveling. Coverage is available for U.S. and for travel abroad. Plus, receive a FREE one-year membership in ABA when you request a free, instant, no obligation quote. Click here to learn more.

A Variety of Other Discounts

  • ABA Travel Online Booking Service – Check rates and book your travel online. Get deep discounts on hotel rooms. Discounts are also available on vacation rentals, cruises and rental cars. Book airfare, too. Get a FREE one-year membership in ABA when you book your travel through ABA's Online Travel Booking Service. Click here to learn more.
  • ABA Lodging Discounts – Drastic savings are available at hotels in over 8,000 cities worldwide, including Hampton Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, Hyatt, Sheraton, Holiday Inn, Days Inn, Ramada, Wingate Inn and many others!
  • ABA Auto Rental Discounts – Major discounts up to 25% on car rentals from Avis®, Budget®, Enterprise Rent-A Car®, Hertz® and many more.
  • ABA Theme Park and Zoo Discounts – Save up to 30% on admission at over 60 major theme parks and zoos across the country, like Six Flags®, Universal Studios®, Busch Gardens®, Sea World®, HersheyPark®, San Diego Zoo®, Los Angeles Zoo® and more! Savings average $6 - $10 per ticket.
  • ABA CityPASS® Discounts – Visit famous attractions in America's most popular cities for one low price.
  • ABA Ski Resort Discounts – Save up to $26.50 per lift ticket at ski resorts from Maine to California.
  • ABA Travel Safety Advisory Information – Useful – and free - information on key travel topics, such as planning for a trip abroad, personal security while traveling, a myriad of travel tips and tourism information for domestic and international travel, and more!
  • ABA Travel Health Program  – A variety of resources to help you travel safely and to stay healthy while traveling. Plus, learn how you can receive a health and security briefing on anywhere you plan to visit, as well as the vaccines you'll need, and how to get a number of products that will enhance your travel safety.
  • ABA Magazine Discounts – You'll get a subscription to Boating magazine with your paid one-year membership. But in addition, you can now stock up on other great boating magazines at up to 50% off the regular subscription rates. Boating World, Power & Motor Yacht, Yachting, Lakeland Boating - and many of your favorite non-boating publications are available.
  • ABA Movie Discounts – Save up to $3 on each movie ticket at the following national chains - AMC Theatres; Cinemark Theatres; Edwards Cinemas; Hoyts Cinemas; Landmark/Seven Gables Theatres; Loews Theatres, Cineplex Odeon, & Magic Johnson Theatres; Regal Cinemas; Showcase / Multiplex Cinemas and United Artist Theatres. Discount tickets to many regional theatres are also available. (Tickets must be ordered, and shipping and handling fees apply.)

For less than the cost of 5 gallons of gas, you can get an entire year's worth of greatly discounted products and services. The savings you'll receive from being an ABA member will repay your small $15 membership cost over and over again. You can even get a one-year membership completely free (with the exception of the Boating magazine subscription and the ABA hat).

It's all yours when you begin your paid membership to the American Boating Association! Join today for your subscription to Boating magazine, 5% discount at BoatersWorld.com, affordable boat loans and insurance, handsome ABA hat, plus a multitude of other discounts and benefits.

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