APRIL EVENTS: AMERICAN RED CROSSLIFE GUARD COURSE
Successful completion includes a 2 year American Red Cross lifeguard certification, First Aid/CPR/AED MacDill Outdoor Recreation will offer the course on base at the base pool.
Open to all AD/DOD/CIV 15 yrs & older, but must be 16 yrs of age for employment & pass a swimming skills pretest.
The course is divided into 2 parts for first-time lifeguards and 1 day for re-certification lifeguards.
Part I: Online, starts as soon as you sign-up for the course and must be completed prior to 23 Apr.
Part II: MacDill Base Pool from 23-26 Apr.
Cost: $50 for new lifeguards and FREE for re-certifications.
Pretest includes a 300yd continuous swim using breast stroke or front crawl with rhythmic breathing; swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10 pound object from the bottom of the pool, and return to the starting point and exit the pool; tread water using legs only for 2 minutes. Pretest will be coordinated prior to enrollment.
–Spaces are limited–
Please call the Marina Office (813) 828-4983 to reserve your seat.
MARINA STORE
Find everything you need for your day out on the water including: snacks, beverages, ice, propane, gas, frozen bait and fishing tackle.
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Equipment rental is limited and BY RESERVATION ONLY.
- Boat Rental - 1/2 Day or Full Day
*family groups only - Kayak Rental (single only)
- Paddle Boards
- Canoes
- Temp Wet Slips
(Limited overnight slips up to 7 days)
USEFUL LINKS
- Boat US FREE Online Safety Course
- This course is required for boat rental
Required Documents
To rent a boat at the Marina you must:
- Take the Boat US Foundation Safety Course
- Provide a copy of the safety course cert and your ID
- Must be 18 years or older to rent a boat