District 6 Burgee

District 6 Is A Unit of The United States Power Squadrons®
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Welcome to District 6

 

 

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The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is a national organization of recreational boaters dedicated to making boating safer and more fun. USPS is safe boating and known as America's Boating Club. Our members conduct public boating safety classes and vessel safety checks. We also provide a variety of social and boating activities for our members. Learn more about USPS and what their members do. Check out all of the benefits and savings offered to our members.

Who is District 6?

District 6 is comprised of 18 squadrons and approximately 1300 individual members. We serve throughout central and western New York State. Please check out our District Map. The location of each of our squadrons are shown on the map, along with links to the individual squadrons websites.

The District bridge is made up of volunteers elected from members of the squadrons. They include the District Commander, five Lieutenant Commanders and many committee volunteers from within the squadrons. As leaders of this level they support, promote, and enhance the functions at the squadron level. They act as the facilitators at meetings of the district and its squadrons.

The District meets four times a year. Two Council meetings and two District Conferences. The purpose of the council meetings is to set the agendas for the respective conferences. In addition, the latest national information is passed along to the squadron management. Additionally, seminars and educational workshops are provided for both the squadron management and members. The conferences are business meetings where the latest national information is discussed, seminars are held to educate the membership, educational training is provided, various social events are provided and enjoyed, and district officers are elected once each year.

What do we do?

Safe Boating Classes

Public Boating Programs

America's Boating Course - 3rd Edition is our primary civic effort toward public instruction in the fundamentals of safe boating.  Both short (8-hour) and long (12-hour) formats are designed to familiarize the student with the fundamentals of safe boating and qualify for certification in most states that require boating education before operating a watercraft.  Subjects include:

Information for instructors and assistants is available from the ABC3 information page.

 

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Vessel Safety Checks

USPS Vessel Safety Examiners conduct free Vessel Safety Checks. A Vessel Safety Check is a courtesy examination of your boat to verify the presence and condition of safety equipment required by State and Federal regulations. The Vessel Examiner is a trained specialist and is a member of USPS or the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. They will make recommendations and discuss safety issues that will make you a safer boater.

This is not a law enforcement issue. No citations will be given as a result of this encounter. We will supply you with a copy of our evaluation so that you can follow the suggestions given. Vessels that pass will be able to display the VSC decal.

Boating and Social Activities

Read about who we are. Find out why all boaters, fishermen, and water-sports enthusiast should be involved with USPS.

Local squadrons host a number of activities for members, including:

Each summer we conduct a district-wide cruise. Recent locations have included Bonnie Castle Resort in Alexandria Bay, NY and in Watkins Glenn, NY.

We also perform public service activities, including:

Join Us

All boaters with an interest in boating safety are welcome to join USPS. Test your boating safety knowledge with this twenty question quiz. Members must complete a boating safety class offered by USPS, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, or other approved organization. Click here to Locate a Squadron Near You or call 1-888-FOR-USPS (1-888-367-8777) or 919-821-0281 for more information.

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