The Berkshire Sail and Power Squadron is a part of the United States Power Squadrons (USPS®), the largest and most respected educational / fraternal boating organization on earth. There are squadrons in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 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, performing boat safety checks, and other community involvement.

Berkshire Sail and Power Squadron, the only Massachusetts Squadron in District 2, is located in the western part of the state. Berkshire's members boat from Maine to Florida as well as on local lakes, the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers, Lake Champlain, Lake George and Long Island Sound. ALL Berkshire Courses are Open to the Public Public Courses being offered: The next Basic Boating Course (ABC 3rd) will be offered starting March 19, 2012 at Conte Community School W. Union St. Pittsfield, MA. To inquire or pre-register: Berkshire Public Boating Courses

The Squadron offers the Basic Boating Course (ABC 3rd) twice a year (Fall and Spring.   The next class will be offered starting March 19, 2012 at Conte Community School W. Union St. Pittsfield, MA at 7PM.   Click here to inquire or pre-register for the Basic Boating Safety Course.

ALL Berkshire Courses are Open to the Public - Below are Additional Course offerings for Fall 2011

Complete Course Listing Fall 2011 thru Winter/Spring 2014

     Public USPS UniversitySeminars being offered at the
               First United Methodist Church Fenn St. Pittsfield.
               6:45PM to 8:45PM (1845 to 2045)
    Contact Carl Filios for all Public USPS University Seminars
          by eMail or 413-442-8982:

02/16/12 - Anchoring Seminar - 6:45PM-8:45PM - First United Methodist Church Fenn St. Pittsfield, MA - Contact Carl Filios by eMail or 413-442-8982

ALL Berkshire Courses are Open to the Public

     Advanced Courses being offered:

09/13/11 -- Junior Navigation (continues from Spring) - 6:45PM-8:45PM - First United Methodist Church Fenn St. Pittsfield, MA - Contact Carl Filios by eMail or 413-442-8982

09/22/11 -- Piloting - 6:45PM-8:45PM - First United Methodist Church Fenn St. Pittsfield, MA - Contact Carl Filios by eMail or 413-442-8982

02/28/12 - Seamanship - 6:45PM-8:45PM - First United Methodist Church Fenn St. Pittsfield, MA - Contact Carl Filios by eMail or 413-442-8982

03/01/12 - Engine Maintenance - 6:45PM-8:45PM - First United Methodist Church Fenn St. Pittsfield, MA - Contact Carl Filios by eMail or 413-442-8982

05/08/12 - Navigation - 6:45PM-8:45PM - First United Methodist Church Fenn St. Pittsfield, MA - Contact Carl Filios by eMail or 413-442-8982

Besides furthering your boating education, members attend many social events, picnics and cruises & rendezvous with other Squadron members and with other Squadrons in District 2. During our late summer Rendezvous, the famous (or infamous) Berkshire Devious Dinghy Dog Races are held.