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Organized in 1914, USPS is a non profit, educational organization
dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes
in seamanship, navigation and related subjects. Our members are boating
families who contribute to their communities by promoting safe boating
through education. We enjoy participating with our fellow members on the
water and in the classroom. USPS has some 45,000 members organized into
450 squadrons across the country and in some US territories. USPS is
America's largest non-profit boating organization and has been honored
by three US presidents for its civic contributions.
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great variety of courses to choose from:
As a USPS
member, you and your family can enroll in a great variety of
advanced
grades and elective courses which are only available to USPS
members.
These courses include Seamanship, Piloting, Celestial
Navigation,
Weather, Sail, Engine Maintenance, Marine Electronics and Cruise
Planning. In addition, USPS offers more than two dozen self
study
courses on such subjects as the Water Sports, Boat Insurance,
Oceanography, Introduction to Sailing, Preparation for Coast
Guard
Licensing, and much more. __Meeting
with
other boaters in your area: As a member of a local squadron (and
there
are approximately 450 squadrons throughout the USA, including
Alaska,
Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands) you will join
with other
knowledgeable boaters in your area who are familiar with the
local
waters, the best anchorages, and marinas and boat repair shops.
tivities: As a USPS member you're
automatically invited to join in the
squadron and district cruises, rendezvous, predicted log
contests,
raftings and other on-water activities. __Savings on Boat Insurance: There are many
marine
insurance companies which provide discounts to those who
complete
advanced boating courses. This savings can be significant. |