Welcome to the Charleston Sail & Power Squadron

"boating is fun...we'll show you how".

Our Squadron

Join CPS                           Purpose of the Squadron Membership Benefits
Bridge Officers & Mission
Education Department
Vessel Safety Check            Virtual Vessel Safety Check
Cruise Schedule
Cruise Report
Meetings
Photo Album
District 26                             District 26 Squadrons
National
FAQ
Public Boating Course            Member Boating Courses Cooperative Charting      Cooperative Charting Schedule

What's New in CSPS
last updated 1 July, 2009

District 26 Change of Watch, 2nd thru 4th of October, 2009 hosted by the Charleston Sail and Power Squadron. More information can be found on this link.

America's Boating Course Schedule
The America's Boating Course is our primary civic effort toward public instruction in the fundamentals of safe boating. Learn more about the course. Our next course will start on 13 July at 1900.

To sign up for the America's Boating Course or for more information, contact Gary Whitley at (843) 557-0844 or email wgary44@aol.com.

Are you interested in participating in the squadron's Cooperative Charting? Contact Dave Walsh at 556-3258 for more information.

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

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 Sail & Power Squadron's monthly newsletter with a wealth of information. Download the pdf version of June/July's Palmetto Log or May's Palmetto Log.

-Vessel Safety Check

A 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 Charleston Sail & 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 Sail & Power Squadron's Headquarters is located at 1376 Orange Grove Road in West Ashley, phone number (843) 216-9866. Click here for map.

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Mark your calendar:

2 July - 1830 - EXCOM

9 July - 1800 - Member Meeting

13 July - 1900 - America's Boating Course class begins

25 July - Squadron Cruise & Raft Up

2 - 4 October - District 26 Change of Watch

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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.