A Unit of District 3 of the United States Power Squadrons
Photo of man and children sailing courtesy of USPS member Peggy Slattery. Photo of the man and dogs in the inflatable courtesy of USPS Member Jennifer Dalgarno. Peggy and Jennifer are USPS Ensign Magazine Best Photo contest winners!
What we do
We have three primary objectives: community service, continuing education, and enjoying the friendship and camaraderie of our fellow members on the water and off.
Where we meet
The beautiful Northport Yacht Club hosts our meetings and many of our parties. We also have raft-ups at the Squadron mooring in Northport Bay.
How do I find out more?
Call the Squadron telephone (631-824-7128) or send an email to BoatED.NeptuneUSPS@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
- February 4th, Jimmy Buffet Party
- February 8th, America's Boating Class starts at Northport High School
- February 16th, Neptune Sail and Power Squadron Annual Meeting, Nocello's Restaurant @ 18:30 hrs
- February 27th, Navigating while tacking into the wind (member's only). Call for 631-824-7128 for a reservation
- March 15th, Change of Watch at the Northport Yacht Club
- March 25-26, District 3 Change of Watch and Dinner Dance
- April 17th, Piloting class starts at the Britannia Yachting Center
- April 25th, America's Boating Class starts at Britannia Yachting Center
- June 4th, Advanced Powerboat handling seminar starts at the Britannia Yachting Center
- July 9th, America's Boating Class starts at the East Northport Library
Boating Education
Call the Squadron telephone (631-824-7128) or send an email to BoatED.NeptuneUSPS@gmail.com to make a reservation
America's Boating Course
The course is designed for boaters using all types of watercraft (including PWC). The course material covers
- Boat Education: General information about boats and personal watercraft, and their maintenance.
- Boating Safety: How to make your boating safer and more comfortable.
- Boating Law and Regulation: Laws and regulations that you must follow
Take the finest boating course available
The course content has been developed in conjunction with state boating safety agencies responsible for boater education, is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), and is recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard.
You will receive:
- A 244 Page full-color book, comprehensive boating information, and introduction to navigation
- Animated, narrated home- study CD
- Digital charting DVD with software and all United States charts
After passing the proctored exam you will receive New York State and United States Power Squadron Boating Safety Certification and:
- Six months free membership in USPS which enables you to:
- Attend member meetings, dinners and parties at the Northport Yacht Club
- Participate in Squadron boating activities and raft-ups at our mooring in Lloyd Harbor
- Receive discounts on boating insurance and supplies
Class Schedule
Beginning February 8th at Northport High School
Classes are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM each Wednesday for six weeks. Upon passing, we offer two additional classes in Charting from 7:00 to 9:00 PM on Wednesdays. These classes are highly recommended! Please pre-register with Northport High, Fax 631-262-6891 or call us at (631-824-7128).
Cost: $55.00 plus $5 for High School Registration, $25 for the optional two classes in Charting (includes dividers and plotters.)
Beginning April 25th at the Britannia Yachting Center, Northport NY
Classes are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM each Wednesday for six weeks. Upon passing, we offer two additional classes in Charting from 7:00 to 9:00 PM on Wednesdays. These classes are highly recommended! Please pre-register by calling us at (631-824-7128).
Cost: $55.00 for the six week class, $25 for the optional two classes in Charting (includes dividers and plotters.)
Beginning July 9th at the East Northport Library, Northport NY
Classes are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM each Monday for six weeks. Upon passing, we offer two additional classes in Charting from 7:00 to 9:00 PM on Mondays. These classes are highly recommended! Please pre-register by calling us at (631-824-7128).
Cost: $55.00 for the six week class, $25 for the optional two classes in Charting (includes dividers and plotters.)
Take a Piloting Class
Piloting focuses on techniques for piloting a boat in coastal and inland conditions. The course emphasizes planning and checking, along with the use of GPS for determining position. It introduces digital charting along with traditional charting, compass and dead reckoning skills. Plotting, labeling, use of the compass, aids to navigation and a host of related topics are included in this all‐new approach to coastal and inland piloting. This course uses a plotter and dividers. This is the first of the navigational classes offered by USPS.
Beginning April 17th at the Britannia Yachting Center, Northport NY
Classes are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM each each Tuesday beginning April 17th through June 19th . Please pre-register by calling (631-824-7128).
Advanced Powerboat Handling Seminar
Historically it took many years’ experience to be truly at ease and skilled at handling a powerboat. This skill was achieved over years of on the water trial and error experience. What about the rest of us? Here’s a good way to get there quickly and safely. This seminar is a three-part series: Close Quarters Maneuvering, How Boats Behave and Seas, and Handling at Sea. The seminar shows you how your boat will behave and why in response to your controls. You’ll understand what the pro’s have learned the hard way. This gets you there faster, and with confidence. Then, on the water you can visualize your actions and execute them easily. The full-color book Powerboat Handling Illustrated by Bob Sweet is included as a reference.
Beginning Monday, June 4th at the Britannia Yachting Center, Northport NY
This three part series will be held on Monday, June 4th, June 11th, and June 18th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Please pre-register by calling (631-824-7128).
