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Who We Are!
The St. Petersburg Sail & Power Squadron (SPSPS) is one of
approximately 450 squadrons of the
United States Power Squadrons
(USPS), a nonprofit boating organization. The USPS was
formed in 1914 and the St. Petersburg Sail & Power Squadron
was chartered in 1939.
Click
here to see the map showing all the districts. Enter
District 22 and click the "Locate" button to see all of the
Squadrons in our District.
SPSPS is a fraternal organization serving the Tampa Bay,
Pinellas County, St.
Petersburg, Florida area. Our members promote nautical
safety by participating in a variety of enjoyable activities.
We have over 300 members from St. Petersburg and the
surrounding communities who are actively involved in sail and
power boating.
Our membership is made up of individuals from all walks of
life and backgrounds who share a love of boating. Members
participate and volunteer on a variety of committees and
programs and teach educational courses to help promote boating
safety. One does not need to own a boat to become a member and
to participate in these activities.
We
provide valuable civic services, participate in fraternal
activities and advance our boating knowledge through
self-education.
Click
here to read about our national publication - The Ensign.
Or
here to learn more about membership benefits. |
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CIVIC SERVICE
We
offer FREE Safe Boating Instruction with a nominal charge for
course materials. This course is approved for state licensing
requirements and is open to non-members. In addition, we offer
numerous 2-6 hour
seminars covering many facets of boat operation and
safety. We also cooperate
with the U.S. Coast Guard for boating safety, NOAA for
updating navigational charts, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
for Vessel Safety Examinations, and the Florida Marine Patrol
for raising public awareness of water traffic rules.
FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES
In
addition to monthly meetings which offer interesting programs,
we also participate in monthly weekend cruises, luncheons, and
covered dish dinners. A variety of other social events are
held throughout the year as well.
EDUCATION
Courses are offered to help promote awareness of the safe
operation of your boat. These
courses for Squadron members
include Seamanship, Piloting, Navigation, Marine Electronics,
Engine Maintenance, Weather, Sailing and much more! |
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What You Need to Join!
First, you must pass a safe boating examination by taking our
Public Boating Course or an equivalent program. (For
information about the SPSPS Public Boating Course, click
here.)
Second, you must have a love for boating!
Finally, you must contact the St. Petersburg Sail & Power
Squadron Membership Committee at
Membership@boating-stpete.org. |
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Membership Benefits!
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Save Money, up to 23% on your Boat Insurance
(20% based on courses completed and another 3% for a Vessel
Safety Check)
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Enjoy Special Organizational Discounts on valuable services
including Maptech, Nobeltec, Dell Computer discounts, and
more. Visit
http://www.usps.org/national/admin_dept/membenefits.htm
for full details.
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Members Helping Members through a Port Captains Program that
includes cruising/travel tips based on local information.
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USPS University offerings and Boat Operator Certification
recognized and endorsed as the standard of advanced
education for the recreational boater.
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Opportunities to have FUN that include land based as well as
on-the-water recreational and civic service activities.
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Social events, potluck dinners, picnics, parties and
interesting meetings with special guest speakers on topics
of interest to boaters.
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Where and When We Meet!
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month
(except July and August)
upstairs at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club starting at 1900
(7:00 PM). The address is 11 Central Avenue, in St.
Petersburg, Florida. Yacht Club Phone: 727-822-3873. Click
here for a map and driving
directions.
The Public Boating
Course and all other education courses are held on Monday,
Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting at 1900 (7:00 PM) at
the St. Petersburg Sailing Center on Demens Landing which is
across from the Yacht Club. Click
here for a map and driving directions. |
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