Boating is fun . . We’ll show you how

Barnegat Bay Sail and Power Squadron promotes Boating Safety through Public and Member Education and Practice, performs Community service, and has fun on the water!

Barnegat Bay Sail and Power Squadron serves the central Atlantic shore of New Jersey, spanning the area from Manasquan to Forked River, NJ. 

News

BlueClaws Picnic. There's still time to get your reservation in for the BlueClaws baseball game/picnic in Lakewood on 10 July, but you MUST contact Kathy Kadlac NO LATER THAN 22 JUNE 2008. See the Social Activities section for details.  (17 Jun 08)

District 4 Rendezvous. Plan now to participate in the District 4 north and south rendezvous that are being planned now. Get more information in the Raftings section.  (29 Apr 08)

Get Your Ship's Store Items Now!  The Barnegat Bay Sail and Power Squadron Ship's Store has some neat items for your boating and sailing activities.  See the attached PDF flyer for details, or contact Kathy Kadlac for additional information.

Educational Opportunities

Boat Smart and Chart Smart Courses.  The Boat Smart course teaches basic boating safety, while the Chart Smart course teaches you how to read a chart and navigate your boat safely within sight of land.  Successful completion of the Boat Smart proctored exam will allow you to obtain a New Jersey Safety Certificate for boating on New Jersey waters.

Our Boat Smart and Chart Smart courses will start again in the fall. Check back for updated schedule information.

Practice your charting knowledge and skills by participating in the District 4 Educational Cruise in New York Harbor on Sunday June 29, 2008. Complete and send in your reservations now using this PDF form. (28 Mar 08)

Contact Rich Zucchi at 732-262-8588 for information on upcoming courses and seminars. You can find information on other dates, times, and places on the Boat Smart, Chart Smart and other public courses and seminars at the USPS courses and seminars web site.  (29 Feb 08)

If you want to take one of our other member-only courses, or if you have any questions, please contact our Squadron Educational Officer, Ed Jones, whose number is in our roster.

Raftings, Rendezvous, and Cruises

District 4 North and South Rendezvous. District 4, to which Barnegat Bay squadron belongs, is planning two rendezvous for this summer. One rendezvous will be held in our northern area (Red Bank, NJ) and one in our southern area (Atlantic City, NJ). See the information in this PDF notice. (29 Apr 08)

Not sure what a rafting or rendezvous is, or how to participate? Read or print the rafting "how to" article by BBSPS P/C Phil Lloyd, SN.

Social Activities

Attend the BlueClaws Outing on Thursday evening, July 10. Make your reservations with Kathy Kadlac NOW.  The deadline was June 10, but it has been extended to June 22.  Everyone received a flyer in the mail and e-mail.  This is always a great outing!  (17 Jun 08)

BBSPS has several members who can give your vessel a voluntary safety check to ensure it meets minimum safety requirements.  Other USPS squadrons and US Coast Guard Auxiliary flotillas also have this capability.  Get more information through links on the USPS Vessel Safety Check Committee web site, or contact John Hatfield, BBSPS Vessel Safety Check Chairman, to arrange for your own boat's safety check.  John's phone number is listed in our roster.

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Besides improving the self-education of its members, along with reduced insurance costs for successfully completing its courses, the following discounts are offered to all members of the USPS:

• Maptech offers a 20% discount on all paper and digital products, and is now making available to USPS members free downloadable NOAA charts.  Visit the USPS Educational Department home page for complete details on how to order or how to download the free NOAA digital charts.
• McGraw-Hill International Marine offers deep discounts on many nautical titles.  Visit the USPS Educational Department home page for complete details on which titles and how to order.
• Nobeltec offers a 25% discount to all USPS members. Call 1-800-598-4976.  You will need your Power Squadron certificate number.
• Dell computers offers a 2-6% discount. Go to the member's only page and scroll down the page you will see the details.
• Boat US/West Marine offers a 10% discount on safety items to all who have had a vessel safety check.  You must show your completed VSC form (a pass or fail is still entitled to the discount).

Read the BBSPS bylaws, or print a PDF copy of the bylaws here.  Note:  The web version of the bylaws may be formatted differently than the original hard copy version; conversions don't always work as intended.

If you have a specific squadron question, please contact the appropriate bridge officer.  Phone numbers and e-mail addresses are in the hard copy BBSPS Roster.
 

Commander	Cdr Mike Bodnar, P
Executive Officer	Lt/C Charles Flum, AP
Educational Officer	Lt/C Ed Jones, AP
Administrative Officer	Lt/C Kathy Kadlac
Secretary	Lt/C Judy Lappin, P
Treasurer	Lt/C Ron Dornau, P

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