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The Squadron
Marin Sail and Power
Squadron is a Unit of United States Power Squadrons® serving Marin County, California, since
1959. USPS® was founded in 1914 and is the largest nonprofit fraternal sail and
power boating organization in the world. Marin Squadron is part of USPS
District 25, which includes squadrons in the San Francisco and Sacramento regions of
California.
Serving Our Community
Marin Squadron offers frequent Boat Smart®
public boating classes and numerous member classes throughout the
year. Our members help the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, NOAA, through the CO-OP Charting Program to keep
nautical charts up to date, they cooperate with the US Coast
Guard and American Red Cross for Safe Boating Week, and with the US
Coast Guard for Vessel Safety Checks (click "Safety Check" for
information). USPS has
been honored by three U.S. Presidents for civic contributions and
for educating more than 4 million boaters in the last half-century.
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the busy San Francisco Bay and the stormy Pacific Ocean. Smart boaters are
educated and alert to a wide range of conditions, hazards, and regulations.
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Boat Smart® boating classes are taught to the
public by the Marin Sail and Power Squadron Education Department at the Robert M. Kell
Educational Center in Novato, California, and at other Marin County locations. Classes for USPS
members are available throughout the year, covering seamanship to
marine electronics. Home study classes and educational videos
are also available.
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Since 1937, the Golden Gate
Bridge connects Marin County to San Francisco, and forms a
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A Message From Our Commander
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Welcome to the Marin
Sail and Power Squadron web site. If you have an interest in
boating or are a boating enthusiast, you also have an interest
in safety on the water. The United States Power Squadron mission
is “Safe Boating through Education”. Supporting this mission,
the Marin Squadron is committed to boating education and safety. |
One of the most
satisfying and lasting activities is learning new tasks and becoming
knowledgeable at something we enjoy. If, at the same time, one
contributes to the welfare of fellowmen, the accomplishment is even
more significant. Treat yourself to the education and to the new
friends that safe boating can bring.
The Marin Squadron offers Boat Smart and America’s Boating courses
to the general public. These courses are held at our Robert M. Kell
Education Center located in Town Center at Hamilton Field, Novato.
They may also be held at other selected locations around Marin
County.
More in-depth courses are offered to our membership covering the
subjects of Piloting, Advanced Piloting, Navigation, Celestial
Navigation, Seamanship, Weather, Sailing, Cruise Planning, Engine
Maintenance, and Marine Electronics.
While you are taking courses, enjoy the other membership activities
of “America’s Boating Club”. Enjoy our dinners, cruises and
community service events. Join us and help make the marine
environment safer!
- Commander Mark Gathings, JN
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