How to Become a Member of the
Boca Ciega Sail and Power Squadron
If you have a passion for boating, and a desire to learn how to do it safely, you can become a member of the Boca Ciega Sail and Power Squadron. Your whole family may join, even children. There are several classes of membership:
- Active – Members at least 18 years of age may enroll in courses and may receive merit marks, have full privileges of holding elective office in this squadron, be entitled to represent this squadron at any USPS or district meeting, and be entitled to vote at any meeting of this squadron.
Members less than 18 years of age may enroll in courses and may receive merit marks. They shall also be entitled to wear the uniform, fly the ensign, and attend any business meeting of USPS or any district or squadron, but may not serve in an elected position or vote.
- Apprentice - have reached the age of 12 years and have passed an examination approved by the USPS Board of Directors. Apprentice members shall have the same privileges active members except they may not serve in an elected position or vote.
- Associate - Members in good standing of other squadrons of USPS, or of the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons. Shall have all of the privileges of active members except that they may not hold elective office in this squadron, be entitled to represent this squadron at any USPS or district meeting, or be entitled to vote at any meeting of this squadron
Educational Opportunities
USPS provides many educational opportunities to its members. One of the key concepts of the USPS is the self-education of its members, meaning that successful students go on to teach other students to perpetuate boating knowledge. USPS instructors who teach public courses are also certified regarding their ability to teach and use modern instructional methods. See these links for educational opportunites in USPS:
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| Boating and Social Events: Social activities include on-the-water get togethers, trips to nearby locations, and dinners and party activities at our own Squadron building.
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Registration |
| After filling out an application form and submitting credit card info to pay your annual dues, you will be assigned a certificate number and registered to receive our national magazine - The Ensign and our electronic newsletter – COMPASS. The certificate number will allow you to take member courses and provide access to member only areas on our web site. Within 7-10 working days you will receive a new member’s kit and your membership card. You will also receive a complimentary copy of America’s Boating Course, a complete home study program covering the basics of recreational boating
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Send an email to our Membership Chairperson for more information.
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| Squadron's are the backbone of the USPS. They teach courses, perform civic services such as vessel examinations and cooperative charting, as well as conducting boating and social activities. |
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