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boating is fun .... we'll show you how
The Memphis Sail and Power Squadron is a non-profit organization
dedicated to safe boating education and promoting high standards of navigation
and seamanship.
The squadron is a unit of
District 17 of the United States
Power Squadrons
(USPS)®.
Districts tie a geographical group of Squadrons together (see map) and provide administrative oversight. USPS is the national organization that overviews
and provides services to the Districts and Squadrons.
This squadron covers the Memphis TN area including Western Arkansas, Northern Mississippi, and Western Tennessee and has over
60 members, divided between power boaters and sailors.
Several times a year we conduct boating safety classes for the general public.
Throughout the year, we teach advanced and elective courses for our members. A
member can progress from basic boating knowledge to advanced navigation through
the comprehensive courses offered. Members can also take courses in marine
electronics, sail, engine maintenance, cruise planning, weather, and many other
specialty interests.
We also do courtesy Vessel Safety Checks (VSC) for any boat owners in the area, and we assist NOAA by verifying nautical charts through a program called
Cooperative Charting.
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News Breaks
Has Our Squadron Gone South?
Nine of our squadron members cross paths on Florida waters in April.
July 12 Raft-Up
It was "HOT" but it was fun. At one time we had nine boats and 25 people. (See the Pics)
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Boating Safety
SAFE BOATING does not just happen. If you are on
the waterways, it is important to have basic boating knowledge, like "rules of
the road". These rules will define who is expected to do what under any
given situation during normal operation of their boat, or in a emergency situation.
You can learn all this, and more, by taking the classes offered by the
Memphis Power Squadron.
Membership
Upon completion of our Safe Boating Course, or if you already have extended boating experience,
consider joining the Memphis Sail and Power Squadron and continuing your boating
education by taking our advanced classes.
You would become a member of Americans Boating Club® and become part of a strictly volunteer, non-profit
organization, that has an objective of Self Education, being a Fraternal Boating
Club, and performing Civic Services. If you are a member of the United
States Power Squadrons who has moved into this area and want to transfer to the
Memphis Sail and Power Squadron, please contact the Squadron Secretary.
You can save money, too! Many insurance companies offer discounts to boat owners
who have successfully completed this course. And there are other benefits!
Here are some ADVANTAGES of a USPS Membership
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Checkout the latest photos in the
Photo Album. As you will see, we are serious about our boating; but we do have fun.
Review a copy of the Memphis Sail and Power Squadron newsletter, the MissPrintS
Check out the NEW Boating Guide to America; Click here!
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We welcome your suggestions or comments.
Send an E-mail to the WEBMASTER.
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The Memphis Sail and Power Squadron is a Unit of District 17 of the United
States Power Squadrons ®.
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Many
Districts and
Squadrons have their own web sites. To visit any of these sites, and to
learn more about the Power Squadron experience, use the links to the right.
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Squadron
Links
District
Links
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Revised 12 January 2008
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