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A Unit of United States Power Squadrons® Sail and Power Boating |
America’s Boating Club
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Santa Clara Power SquadronSanta Clara Power Squadron is a chapter of United States Power Squadrons, serving Santa Clara County, California, and environs (better known to the world as Silicon Valley).
USPS is the largest nonprofit organization devoted to
boating safety and education in the world and is comprised of people
interested in learning and sharing knowledge about boats, both sail and
power. USPS is not a government organization, but close ties are
maintained with the Coast Guard and state boating agencies in our
pursuit of better, safer boating. Santa Clara Power Squadron is one of
ten squadrons in USPS
Our membership is composed of power boaters and sailors. About two-thirds of our members own boats which are home-ported everywhere from Monterey Bay to the Sacramento Delta, but boat ownership is not required for membership.
We provide basic boating education as a civic service to the general public, and offer advanced courses to our members. Another public service activity is our Vessel Safety Check, in which trained examiners will, at the request of the boat owner, check a boat for required equipment and award a Coast Guard recognized Vessel Safety Check compliance decal to boats that pass the inspection. Santa Clara and other squadrons provide chart update information to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as part of the Cooperative Charting Program
We have events and meetings, both on and off the water, that give members a chance to relate to and participate in our favorite pastime, boating.
All our members are unpaid volunteers, who gain and share knowledge through our courses and activities.
The United States Power Squadrons ensign flown from our boats signifies our dedication to safe boating practices.
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