What is The United States Power Squadrons
Organized in 1914, USPS® is a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes in seamanship, navigation and related subjects. Our members are boating families who contribute to their communities by promoting safe boating through education. We enjoy participating with our fellow members on the water and in the classroom. USPS has some 45,000 members organized into 450 squadrons across the country and in some US territories. USPS is America's largest non-profit boating organization and has been honored by three US presidents for its civic contributions.
Our Squadron has been serving the Jacksonville area including the Fernandina and St Augustine areas for over 50 years. The Jacksonville Squadron has been offering Boating Safety classes to the general public since the beginning.
We invite you to visit our Public Education page and learn about the Safe Boating Course and to see the schedule for those classes.
Our members can view the Members Pages by clicking this link.
The USPS has a new initiative to certify boat operators in four categories or proficiency - Inland Navigator, Coastal Navigator, Advanced Coastal Navigator and Offshore Navigator. Information on those categories are located on the Boat Operators Certification page.