The United Sportsmen and Airboaters Alliance is a family-oriented, civic-minded,and environmentally concerned club of airboaters. The club was formed in 2005 to organize concerned airboaters/sportsmen and enable them to have a unified voice in activities concerning airboat regulations, sovereign submerged lands, hunting and fishing rules, wildlife habitat, and any other related issues which may influence or dictate the lifestyle of its members.  We are dedicated to the non-discriminatory use of and preservation of public waters and lands. Charter members of the Florida Airboat Association, and active participants in our own communities, U.S.A.A. members consider ourselves airboat ambassadors,influencing in a positive way the public image of airboaters everywhere. Our club is open to anyone and visitors are welcome to our meetings, which are held the first Tuesday of each month. If interested in the club, contact any member, or send an email to jerryw1@bellsouth.net .


AIRBOATER’S CODE OF ETHICS


  I will respect the rights of all users of the recreational waterways of the State of Florida, on public waters and on adjacent private property.

I will be considerate and courteous at public vessel launch ramps and docks.  In an effort not to delay others, I will launch and retrieve my vessel promptly.

I will always operate at a safe speed in posted “No Wake” zones. When approaching the shoreline,

 I will be especially aware of swimmers and other water vessels near the shoreline.

I realize that my vessel’s equipment, ability, weather conditions, and especially other vessel traffic should determine my vessel speed.  In case of an emergency,

 I will volunteer assistance. I am aware that my vessel creates air propeller wash and will use idle speed near the shoreline and in close proximity to boat launch ramps.

I will ensure that all passengers in my vessel are equipped with safety equipment, including life vests, ear protection, eye protection, and required safety equipment.

I will avoid unnecessary disturbance of wildlife and will not enter posted “No Trespass” areas.

 I will pay close attention to the engine sound levels that my vessel may create and be aware of how others on vessels and on the shoreline will react to it. I will not litter and will bring back all trash. 

I will be careful in handling my fuel. I will not interfere with or harass others. 

I realize that people will judge all airboaters by my individual actions.