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United States Power Squadrons (USPS®) is the largest and most respected educational / fraternal boating organization on earth. They cover all 50 states, and their purpose is to promote high standards of navigation and seamanship. |
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Champlain Power Squadron is located in northern New York state on the shore of Lake Champlain, where most squadron members do their boating.
Educationally, Champlain
offers Public Boating courses to the general
public, as well as advanced educational courses
to members. There are regular social meetings and cruise
& rendezvous with the Squadron and also with other Squadrons in
District 2. These outings are enjoyment for our members and
friends. Events ATTENTION MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC!! Champlain Sail and Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons, the world's largest boating safety education organization, will be conducting America's Boating Course, on Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6 at the Lodge at Gander Mountain Sports in the Champlain Center Mall. The course will be approximately 8 hours in length and run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday with a break for lunch each day. Included in the course will be boating safety rules and procedures, navigation rules, basic boat handling, coping with adverse conditions and emergency situations, communications afloat, trailering, personal water craft operation, state and federal regulations and more. It is a NASABLA-approved course and will satisfy the boating education requirements of both New York and Vermont as well as the Canadian federal requirements. Although all US Power Squadron instructors are volunteers and are not paid for teaching boating safety courses there is a charge of $35 for books and materials. A reduced price is available for two people who wish to share course materials. For more information contact Dave Robertson, Squadron Education Officer, at 562-3186 or at tropicstar82@hotmail.com The Annual Squadron Picnic will be held Saturday, June 19 at Mooney Bay Marina. Clams, hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided. There will be a further update on this shortly. For more information contact Gil Murray: gilmur@westelcom.com To schedule Vessel Safety Inspections, contact Exec Hugh Conners at 518-563-2711 or via email lonesail@charter.net Slideshow of "Spring at the Lake" provided by Cdr Gil Murray, S Slideshow of the Hauling Out Party with Roger Harwood presentation on "Lighthouses on Lake Champlain" at the Hong Kong Jade Restaurant in Plattsburgh. Photos taken by Frank Williams provided by Cdr Gil Murray,S Classes "America's Boating Course" will be offered June 5 and 6 at Gander Mountain in Plattsburgh. The Saturday session will operate from 9:30 AM til 2:30 PM. The Sunday class will commence at 10 AM and end at 3 PM. No reservations are necessary. For further information and costs contact Dave Robertson at 562-3186. |
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