Duluth Power Squadron

Membership is by application and is for anyone who shares our common love of boating, has passed the public boating course (or equivalent ), and who is interested in advancing the objectives of the organization: the education of members, participation in civic programs, and the creation of an atmosphere of friendship and camaraderie among members.

If you have taken the home study or video version of the USPS course but have not
taken the examination, arrangements can be made with the local squadron to take the examination.

Active members must be at least 16 years of age; there are no age considerations for family members.

ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVES to our Public Boating Courses:
Passing of the final examination for any
National Association of State Boating Law Administrations
approved basic boating education course meets
the educational requirements for USPS membership.

ACADEMY, GRADUATES OF:
Navel Academy
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Merchant Marine Academy, Deck Officer License

OTHER COURSES:
Holders of U.S. Coast Guard 6 Pak Licenses and above.
CPS - Boating Course
USCGAux - Boating Skills & Seamanship or Sailing & Seamanship Courses
American Sailing Assn. - (ASA) Basic Keelboat Sailing Course
US Sailing - Basic Keelboat Certification Course
US Sailing - Keelboat Instructor Course
US Sailing - Small Boat Instructor Course

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If you are interested in joining USPS, you will want to locate the squadron nearest you and then contact the membership chairperson for that squadron. If you cannot find a suitable squadron you may contact 1-888-FOR-USPS for more information.

You may wish to see a detailed description of the boating course.

For information on the USPS public boating course closest to you, call 1-888-FOR-USPS or check out our Online Schedule . In Canada, for the CPS courses call 1-888-CPS-BOAT.

The USPS course is also available for home study and as a video. If you want to obtain the Boating Course Video and Plotting Kit call 1-888-FOR-USPS or (919) 821-0281.

Additional USPS Educational Materials are available to the public.