Boating is fun...we'll show you how
Pittsburgh Power Squadron
A Unit of District 7
United States Power Squadrons®
Pittsburgh Power Squadron
A Unit of District 7
United States Power Squadrons®
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Boating is fun...we'll show you how Pittsburgh Power Squadron A Unit of District 7 United States Power Squadrons® |
| What's New Boating Courses Bridge Coming Down the River Events Join Us District 7Boating Links Vessel Safety Check Click for "USPS News" | Go to What's New to get the latest news. D7 Fall Conference in November 2009, See What's New for more information. The Pittsburgh Power Squadron is a unit of the United States Power Squadrons®. The Pittsburgh Power Squadron became a charter member of USPS in 1939. We are in District 7 which is made up of 13 squadrons and covers the geographical area between Vermilion, OH, Pittsburgh, PA and northern W. Virginia. The Pittsburgh Power Squadron offers Safe Boating Classes to the public which run for 5 to 8 weeks. These classes teach navigational aids, the rules of the road, how to anchor, different kinds of anchors, basic piloting, knots, docking, and basic seamanship. The instruction is free, although there is a nominal fee for the Student Manual and charting materials. Several additional classes are available to members including Seamanship, Piloting, Advanced Piloting, Weather, Marine Electronics, Cruise Planning, Sail, Engine Maintenance, Instructor Qualification, and Navigation. Visit our membership page for information on how to join the Pittsburgh Power Squadron. Education and Boating Courses In Pennsylvania Waters, anyone born after Jan. 1, 1982 must obtain a Boating Safety Education Certificate before operating a motorboat of more than 25 HP. Passing our America's Boating Course meets this requirements. Online courses are also available. www.americasboatingcourse.com For time and locations of America's Boating Course, Please check our Boating Courses Link. To Register please contact Jane Brandenstein at Jane.Brandenstein@verizon.net or 724.728.2284 or Lt/C Vince Manetti at vmanetti@yahoo.com or 412.441.1346 The United States Power Squadrons®, formed in 1914, is the largest fraternal boating organization in the United States. We have over 450 squadrons across the U.S. and U.S. Territories. We are a non-political, non-governmental organization, though we do work closely with the U.S. Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxillary, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Department of Natural Resources of most states. |
| Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 07:30 PM at Fox Chapel - Baja Bar and Grill PPS Member working as Safety Boat on the Three Rivers  |
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