GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON A Unit of the United States Power Squadrons® Located in Traverse City, Michigan in the Northwest Corner of Michigan's Lower Peninsula Our Mission The mission of United States Power Squadrons is to promote recreational boating safety through education and civic activities while providing fellowship for our members. Our Vision The Grand Traverse Bay Sail and Powers Squadron will be a leading Northern Michigan provider of recreational boating education on and off the water. Boaters will seek out GTBSPS to increase their boating knowledge and nautical skills while providing fellowship for members. “Boating is fun…we’ll show you how” Rev. March 26, 2013

GTBay 2013 Course and Seminar Offerings


Select the Course or Seminar for more information on these offerings.

Date	Time		Offering	Location
4-1-13	7 pm	Course	Sail	Grand Traverse Yacht Club, 13653 South West Bay Shore Drive
4-17-13	7 pm	Seminar	Boat Handling Under Power Register for Boat Handling	West Marine 3500 Marketplace Cir Traverse City, MI
5-8-13	7 pm	Seminar	Using VHF & DSC Marine Radio Register for Marine Radio	West Marine 3500 Marketplace Cir Traverse City, MI
5-11-13	8:30	Course	American Boating Course 5-11 – 8:30 to 12:30 and 5-18 – 8:30 to 12:30 Register for the ABC Course	Grand Traverse Mall Community Room
5-22-13	7 pm	Seminar	Emergencies on Board Register for Emergencies	West Marine 3500 Marketplace Cir Traverse City, MI
6-12-13	7 pm	Seminar	Fuel and Boating Register for Fueling	West Marine 3500 Marketplace Cir Traverse City, MI

		USPS Member Benefits
2013 Equality Cruise Registration
D9 2013 Spring Conference Registration
Cruising Grand Traverse Bay
District 9 Web Site	USPS Web Site	USPS PIN

Updated Activities Calendar	2013 Executive Committee 2013 Organization Chart	How to Join GTBay Squadron
Course & Seminar Offerings	45th Parallel	Vessel Safety Checks
Orientation Manual	Roster	MMSI Numbers
Boat & Equipment Ads	Links of Interest	See you in April Fuel Prices
Expense & Income Forms	Small Vessel Reporting System (SVRS)	Ship's Store Order Form

GTBay Summer Activities 2012

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Shakedown in Elk Rapids, MI

Equality cruise

Lobster Bake, Northport, MI

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