United States Power Squadrons

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United States Power Squadrons America's Boating
Club
(Sail and) Power Squadron
Presents This is USPS By
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United States Power Squadrons America's Boating
Club

• USPS at a Glance
• Started in 1914
• Number of Squadrons 445
• Districts 33
• Membership 56,000
• USA, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Is. Japan

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United States Power Squadrons America's Boating
Club
The Three Sides of USPS
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United States Power Squadrons America's Boating
Club

• This is USPS
• 1. Civic Service Contributions
• General Boating Safety Information
• Public Boating Courses
• 17 Learning Guides (GPS, Radar, etc.)
• Cooperative Charting (NOAA)
• Vessel Safety Checks (on-board boat
  examinations)
• Skipper Saver Program (for the spouse, et al)
• Boating Safety for Kids Program

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United States Power Squadrons America's Boating
Club

• This is USPS
• 2. Fraternal Activities
• General Meetings and Programs
• Rendezvous Raft Ups
• Piloting Contests Sailboat Races
• District Meetings and Activities
• National Meetings Programs and Committees
• Camraderie with Fellow Boaters !!

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United States Power Squadrons America's Boating
Club

• This is USPS
• 3. Self Education of Members
• "Member Courses" - taught by members to
  members
• Five "Advance Grade" Courses
• Six "Elective" Courses

Most member courses are in a modular format for
shorter courses
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United States Power Squadrons America's Boating
Club
Member Courses "Advanced Grades"

• Seamanship

• Piloting

• Advanced Piloting

All courses are constantly being reviewed and
updated by National USPS Educational Committees
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United States Power Squadrons America's Boating
Club
Member Courses "Advanced Grades Contd

• Junior Navigation (celestial nav.)

• Navigation (celestial nav.)

All courses are constantly being reviewed and
updated by National USPS Educational Committees
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United States Power Squadrons America's Boating
Club
Member Courses "Electives"

• Marine Electronics

• Engine Maintenance

• Cruise Planning

All courses are constantly being reviewed and
updated by National USPS Educational Committees
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United States Power Squadrons America's Boating
Club
Member Courses "Electives" Contd

• Sail

• Weather

• Instructor Development

All courses are constantly being reviewed and
updated by National USPS Educational Committees