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 Membership
Membership is by application and is for anyone who shares our common
passion for boating, has passed the public boating course, and who
is interested in advancing the objectives of the organization: the education of members,
participation in civic programs, and the creation of an atmosphere of friendship and
camaraderie among members. In addition to boating course graduates, membership is
offered to retired or active US Navy, US Coast Guard, USCG "Six Pack" or
"100 ton" certificate holders, and Merchant Marine licensed officers.
The public boating course
refers to the course offered by USPS®, CPS (Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons), or the
Coast Guard Auxiliary. If you have taken the home study or video version of the USPS
course but have not taken the examination, arrangements can be made with Marin Squadron to
take the examination.
Active members must be at least 18 years of age; there are no age
considerations for family members.
For Membership
For more membership
information, please click "Contact Us" and call or e-mail the
Squadron Membership Chairperson.
Member Benefits
As a member of the finest boating organization in
the world, you are entitled to many benefits:
Educational
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diverse and challenging courses, as well as a variety of supplemental programs on
exciting boating topics.
- Boating videotape
libraries maintained by your squadron.
Boating Activities
- Participate in
cruises to interesting Pacific Ocean, San Francisco Bay, and
Sacramento Delta ports.
- Enjoy dinner
meetings with speakers from government boating agencies and
private yachting interests.
Financial
- A program that offers members the best and most
competitive boating insurance.
- A USPS Visa® credit card that offers competitive
rates, no annual fee and a cash-back incentive for your squadron.
- A program offering a discount membership that saves
you money on boating equipment purchases.
- A 501(c)(3) federal tax exempt status that allows you
to deduct many USPS expenses on your income taxes.
Informational
- 12 Issues of The Ensign magazine that
contain boating information.
- 12 Issues of the Marin Log newsletter that
contain squadron activities.
- 3 Issues of Light 25 newsletter that
contain local district activities.
- The Port Captains Program that offers a directory of
USPS members who are available to assist you in unfamiliar waters.
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Boating education
and cruises are our primary activities, but social events are
always popular with Marin Squadron members. This year's
pig roast at "Thorsson's Ranch" was great fun, and the Crab
Feed, Shrimp Peel-O-Rama, and Commander's Dinner are also
popular social activities. |
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