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What's New in CPS
last updated 5/07/2008

Click this link to lookup any USPS Cruise & Rendezvous from any Squadron or District.

Volunteers are needed for various functions at the Charleston Harbor Fest May 16 - 18. To sign up as a volunteer for the Harbor Fest, complete the volunteer form at: http://www.charlestonharborfest.org/involve-volunteer.html. For additional information on the Harbor Fest, check their website at: http://www.charlestonharborfest.org. The Charleston Power Squadron will also have a booth at the Harbor Fest and will need volunteers to man the booth. Daisy Proctor will coordinate these volunteers.

As of 15 January 2008 the Boat Smart Course has been replaced by The Squadron Boating Course. This new course covers boating information that is similar to the previous course. The Squadron Boating Course will be taught in four lecture sections at squadron headquarters, each Tuesday, starting at 6:30 pm. As before, students successfully completing the new course will be issued certificates.

Charleston's Parade of Boats Report and Parade of Boats Photos

New information available concerning the current State Legislation regarding tax exemptions for boats that qualify as a second home, a letter to the slipholders at the City Marina in Charleston, and the application form to the county auditor's office for assessment.

Boating Guide to America - become a contributor.

Check the photo album for pictures of recent squadron activities.

Are you interested in becoming a Vessel Safety Check Examiner? Contact Harl Porter at (843) 832-9423 for information.

-Palmetto Log

Charleston Power Squadron's monthly newsletter with a wealth of information. Download the pdf version of May's Palmetto Log or April's Palmetto Log.

Updated Squadron Boating Course Schedule
The Squadron Boating Course is our primary civic effort toward public instruction in the fundamentals of safe boating. Download the schedule or learn more about the course.

To sign up for The Squadron Boating Course or for more information, contact B J Smith at (843) 767-1491 or email smithbj@sc.rr.com.

-Vessel Safety CheckA Vessel Safety Check is a courtesy (FREE) examination of your boat to verify the presence and condition of certain Safety Equipment required by State and the Federal regulations.

For a VSC pre-check list, click here. To schedule a free VSC, contact Harl Porter at (843) 832-9423 or click the link to learn more. The Vessel Safety Examiner Class will be held on March 15.

The Charleston Power Squadron has made it possible for you to share tips on safe boating, current conditions on our waterways, or invitations to get out your boats and have fun! If you'd like to communicate with our fellow members and post information, just send an email to: Charleston-Power-Squadron@googlegroups.com In accordance with USPS guidelines, your message will be reviewed by a member of the Bridge to ensure that it is appropriate, and then it will be sent on to all of our members. Janice Kromer, Past Commander -Feedback All feedback welcome and appreciated! Please email any changes or suggestions to the webmaster Steve Poe at srpoe1@bellsouth.net.

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Charleston Power Squadron's Headquarters is located at 1376 Orange Grove Road in West Ashley, phone number (843) 849-9467. Click here for map.

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Mark your calendar:

May 8 - Member Meeting

May 16 - 18 Charleston Harbor Fest http://www.charlestonharborfest.org

May 24 - Morris Island Cruise

Oct 10 - 12 District 26 Fall Conference & Change Of Watch, Columbia

DNR officers performing a safety check on the ICW. Do you have all the required equipment on board? Get a free Vessel Safety Check to be sure that you do.