Facilities

• Wallace Boathouse
• Outdoor Classrooms
• Picnic/Seating Area
• Snack Bar & Ship Store
• Multiple Docks
• Activities Center
• Classrooms Equipped for
• Multi-Media Instruction
• Restroom Facilities
• Weather Tracking System

Equipment and Safety

• All watersports equipment and instructional supplies provided.
• Life Jackets provided- Always worn when on the water and on the docks.
• Each class supervised by instructor in safety boat.
• Classes taught on the keelboats have an instructor aboard each boat.
• All boats equipped with required safety gear.
• All instructors certified in CPR and First Aid.

Each Participant Receives:

Certificate of Completion for each class

General Class Information

• Most classes occur in the protected waters of Frenchman's Creek, adjacent to the Waterfront facilities.
• More advanced classes expand into the open waters of Boca Ciega Bay, adjacent to the college.
• For their safety, all students must be able to swim.
• As we all know, the weather in Florida may be unpredictable at times.
• Classes are held rain or shine! If the weather makes on-water practice impractical, students will participate in classroom instruction and other land activities.
• Make-up sessions of are not offered.

For Information

Call 727-864-8288
Fax 727-864-8161

Mailing Address

Eckerd College Waterfront Program
4200 54th Ave. South
St. Petersburg, FL 33711