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

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 Life magazine 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.

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

• 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. 

• 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.

• FREE 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.

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 Life magazine and the ABA hat. You can upgrade your complimentary membership to a paid membership for just $12 and automatically receive a complimentary one-year subscription to Boating Life magazine and an ABA hat. That's a combined savings of $35.97!

Other Impressive Benefits for ABA Members

Boating Life Magazine – Boating Life magazine delivers nine issues 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 free of charge. That’s a $19.97 value that you get absolutely free! Boating Life Magazine can only be delivered to U.S. addresses. 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 – 15% 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.

"My husband LOVES Boating Life magazine.  He reads every issue from cover to cover. This is a great benefit of our membership in ABA. We'll definitely renew when the time comes!"  K. Thackston, Lake Murray, SC

Additional Important Benefits For All Boating Enthusiasts

• ABA Online^® – www.americanboating.org gives you instant, online access to almost all of your ABA member benefits, products, services and discounts… plus many other resources tailored to your boating interests, including boating news headlines, boat show calendar, marine manufacturer directory, marine surveyor directory, fuel tax refund laws, boating education laws, weather, charts, boat value charts, boat tests, cruising destinations, links to other helpful boating sites, and more!
• ABA Seamanship Training^® – Published six times a year via email, Seamanship Training is for every boater who knows that safety is no accident. Each issue focuses on a topic that’s relevant, timely, and could even save a life – including preventing prop and boat strike accidents, reading the clouds, docking a boat, navigational right-a-ways, handling hypothermia and more. Subscribe here.
• ABA Boat Show and Parade Calendar – No matter when, no matter where, you’ll find it in our database of more than 400 boat shows and parades scheduled in your area and around the country.
• Boat Value Calculator – Buying, selling or trading your boat? Get a current and accurate NADA value using this free calculator.
• Marine Manufacturers’ Directory – Complete with company names and up-to-date contact information, you'll be able to quickly find what you need.
• ABA Clean Boating Program – Gives you easy access to the latest boating environmental news, as well as useful info on how you can be a clean boater.
• ABA Boating Safety Program – Safety information and tips to help you be a safe boater, including proper PFD use, state towing laws, vessel checks, children & boating safety, accident statistics, and much more.
• ABA Fishing Resources – This online article directory covers topics like equipment and tackle; how to; lures, flies and bait; technique; fishing spots; musings and  other miscellaneous fishing resources.

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.
• ABA Platinum Visa Card – This unique, personalized card offers a low APR, no annual fee, $100,000 in travel accident insurance and auto rental insurance. Plus when you use your card, you help ABA fulfill its mission to keep recreational boating afloat. Get a FREE ABA membership for as long as you are a cardholder. Click here to learn more.
• ABA Online Banking Center – As a member, you can receive higher interest rates on your money market, checking and CD accounts. There are no fees, no minimums and no ATM charges, plus you get free online bill pay and direct deposit. All deposits are FDIC insured. Get a FREE one-year ABA membership plus a $15 credit when you open your account. Learn more and open your own account today.
• 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.
• ABA Personal Checks – Show your love of boating and your support for ABA by using American Boating Association checks and mailing labels, customized with a picture of your own boat (or choose the boat of your dreams from a variety of designs).
• 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 Mobile Phone Discounts - ABA has teamed with e-VAR to bring ABA members an exclusive Verizon Wireless store. ABA members who sign up for Verizon Wireless Services through http://www.americanboatingmobile.com/ receive $50 instant discount, a choice of phones, free FEDEX shipping and a 15-day satisfaction guarantee. Click here for full details.
• 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 free subscription to Boating Life 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, 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 Life 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 free subscription to Boating Life magazine, 5% discount at BoatersWorld.com, affordable boat loans and insurance, handsome ABA hat, plus a multitude of other discounts and benefits.