Welcome to the Shrewsbury Power Squadron!

We are a local unit in District 4 of the United States Power Squadrons®. USPS® is America’s largest non-profit volunteer based organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable. Members enjoy the friendship and Camaraderie of other boaters through Advanced Educational Classes for Members, Social, Family and Boating Activities as well as Civic Service Activities.

The Squadron offers low cost courses (Public Boating Course)on basic boating and safe boat handling to the public wishing to obtain a NJ Safe Boating Certificate.

Our Squadron was chartered in 1940 and is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Squadron members are nearly equally divided between power and sail boaters. About half the membership currently owns a boat, which range in size from 11 to 65 feet. We typically enjoy boating in the Atlantic Ocean near Sandy Hook Recreation Area, as well as in the Shrewsbury and Navesink rivers.

The squadron offers Member's Only courses in subjects like Seamanship, Piloting and Navigation, Cruise Planning, Engine Maintenance, Marine Electronics, Sailing, and much more. These courses are taught by experienced Squadron members. On-the-water activities include cruises, rendezvous, navigation contests and fishing contests. Activities ashore include meetings with marine programs, parties, dinner-dances, picnics and field trips.

Membership in the USPS is by application. Boat ownership is not a requirement of membership. Those interested in learning more about boating, serving our community and making friends are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be 18 years of age, have passed an approved exam (typically the NJ Safe Boating Class offered by this squadron or another qualified class), pay dues and be accepted by the SPS Executive Committee. Tell me how to JOIN SPS.

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