Ask any member what they feel is the most important member benefit and the answer will vary. At the top of all lists are camaraderie and education. Our parties, dinners and meetings encourage members to join and chat about their experiences and participate in the organization operations and activities.

USPS offers the best marine education outside of the military. Our educational page outlines the courses.

Members receive numerous publications. The expense of these publications comprises most of the cost of the member's annual dues.

The national organization publishes theensign^® 6 times a year and contains stories of travels and updates of interest to all members.

District 1 publishes the Sounds Of ^® twice a year.

MPS publishes a newsletter, Meriden Masthead, to keep members abreast of the latest squadron activities.

Port Captains is a voluntary program which links members who have specific knowledge of a boating area and are willing to share their knowledge. They are an extremely valuable resource when planning to cruise in unfamiliar waters.

Co-operative charting is a program which allows USPS members to help NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) update and maintain charts. Chart corrections are published on a weekly basic via the LNM (Local Notice to Mariners) during boating season.

USPS partners with several companies to provide special benefits to members.

Insurance benefits: Members are entitled to receive boating insurance discounts and the more educational classes completed the more these savings can add up. In most cases, this can amount to more than your annual dues.

USPS Member's Benefits Page