Membership in the Fort Myers Power Squadron is by application for anyone who shares our love of safe boating and has completed either the America's Boating Course® (or equivalent)

Active members must be at least 18 years of age. There is no age requirement for family members.

If you are interested in joining the Fort Myers Power Squadron, please contact our Membership Chairperson

The following is just a partial list of what you get with your membership in USPS: (For a complete list of current USPS benefits, visit the USPS membership benefit page.)

• Education - You can sign up for any advanced grade or elective course taught at either the Fort Myers Power Squadron or any other power squadron in the U.S.
  • Learn from experienced instructors
  • Advanced grades, elective, seminar and learning guide materials are continually updated to prepare our members for the 21st century
  • Self-study courses are available on a variety of subjects
• Camaraderie - Join us at our dinner meetings, C & Rs, or any of our special functions.
  • Over-night Cruises & Rendezvous
  • Cruises to Lunch
  • Social events
• Community Leadership Service
  • Cooperative Charting
  • Vessel Safety Check - We offer free Vessel Safety Checks to the public
  • America's Waterway Watch
• USPS Publications
  • The ENSIGN magazine from USPS providing news from the National organization. Plus each month members submit tips and reviews about different boating supplies and equipment. For additional information about the Ensign, visit the USPS Ensign page.
  • District 22 newsletter - The Beacon
  • Squadron newsletter - The Scuttlebutt
• Discounts on many products - The USPS web site has a number of links for products that can be purchased at a reduced rate by USPS members.
  • GPS for Mariners, a comprehensive book on purchasing and using a GPS
  • Maptech charts and accessories
  • Soundings Magazine
  • Nobeltec Navigation Software and charts
  • Dell computers
  • C-Map Club membership
  • McGraw Hill on-line book store
• Marine Insurance
  • The USPS Boat Insurance Program was designed to meet the needs of our members.
  • Low rates with additional discounts for educational achievements and Vessel Safety Checks
• Port Captains Program
  • As you are traveling in your boat, you have access to the port captains in various locales. The port captains can provide assistance and advice on local restaurants, hotels, and repair facilities, and knowledge of local waters. For more information about the Port Captains Program, visit the USPS Port Captain page.
• Liaison with governmental agencies - USPS follows all legislative action affecting boating and works with governmental agencies to ensure that your voice is heard.