The Erie Power Squadron is a boating organization that provides many services to the public.

We are now allowed to offer our internal classes to the public.  For more information, please contact Jim Tingley at 814-835-4579 or email jbunchj@msn.com for more information.

Please check our Public Courses page if you or someone you know is interested in the America's Boating Course (ABC3) or needs one to comply with state regulations.  All information, pertaining to these regulations, is on this page.  The next class is scheduled for a start of March 4, 2013.  It will be held at the Bayfront Maritime Center.  The class will run for 8 weeks.  Please contact Brad Robertson at 878-3636 or email erieps@gmail.com for more information.

A free 6 month membership in the United States Power Squadrons comes with the successful completion of the safe boating course.

We also offer the  America's Boating Course (ABC3) through the United States Power Squadron.  It is an online course that is studied on the USPS website.  When it is time for the test, an Erie Power Squadron member will proctor the test.  If you are interested in this approach, please let us know.

We have four seminars available at this time.  The seminars can be viewed online at this time and classes will be set up in the future.  The seminar series is open to the public.  If you are interested in future seminars please call Jim Tingley at 814-835-4579 or email jbunchj@msn.com .

          Emergencies on Board          $22.00 for members          $32.00 for non members

          Fuel and Boating                  $15.00 for members          $25.00 for non members

          Sail Trim                              $16.00 for members          $26.00 for non members

          Basic Wx Forecasting           $24.00 for members           $34.00 for non members

                    The second person for any seminar is $5.00.

If you are interested in having your boat inspected by a qualified Vessel Safety Examiner, please go to the Vessel Safety page for more information, a list of inspected items, and how to contact someone.

Anyone interested in knowing more about the Erie Power Squadron, please contact Jim Tingley at jbunchj@msn.com or call (814) 878-3636.  There is a list of internal classes that we offer to members, on the Member Courses page.  If you are interested in squadron activities, please check the Schedule page or the Members Information page.  Check out our Photo Gallery to see our members in action.  You can also get more information by clicking on the USPS link on the Home page.  This will take you to the United States Power Squadron website, of which the Erie Power Squadron is a unit of.

Anyone interested in learning more about us by viewing our newsletter "The Scupper" or national newsletters, please go to the Newsletter page.

If you require information about boating situations in our area or an area that you may be traveling to, please try our Port Captains site for more information.

Anyone looking for more information on membership costs and benefits, please go to the Membership page.

   Last Update: December 23, 2012