How Do I Join the America's Boating Club Grand Traverse Bay?

Contact Membership Chair Nicole Smethells at (715) 579-3401 or Click Here to send email.



Or click here for an Application Form

What is the America's Boating Club?
America's Boating Club is a unit of the United States Power Squadrons (USPS). It is a nonprofit, non-governmental, and nonmilitary organization of adult boaters and their families who have a common love and appreciation for the sport of boating. There are no barriers to membership on the basis of race, religion, or ethnic background. The national organization is comprised of some 35,000 members in approximately 450 clubs in most states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and distant areas where there are Americans. Organized in 1914, USPS is the world's largest private boating organization. It was originally founded in 1913 as a club within the Boston Yacht Club. Although the name may say "Power Squadron," sailors are welcome and 40% of our members are sailors.



Our Purpose


  1. To educate each other in all aspects of boating.
  2. To promote safe boating through classes offered to the public at a nominal book fee, to assist the National Boating Service, perform Co-op charting functions for NOAA, and to promote safety awareness.
  3. To enjoy social camaraderie on-water and on-land.

 

 

USPS Membership Benefits

  1. Save money on your Boat Insurance
  2. Enjoy Special Organizational Discounts on valuable services including Sea Tow Membership, Vessel Assist Membership, Boat/US Membership, and more.
  3. Opportunities to have FUN that include land based as well as on-the-water recreational activities, Organized Cruises & Rendezvous, Social events, potluck dinners, picnics, parties and interesting meetings with special guest speakers on topics of interest to boaters.


 

Membership Qualifications
To qualify for active membership in the America's Boating Club you must:

  1. Be at least 18 years of Age

  2. Have Paid All Applicable Entrance Fees and Dues



Membership Types
Active Single Member $106.00, $86 after first year

Active Household/Family Membership- $138.50, 118.50 after first year

Or click here for an Application Form