WELCOME

TO THE

SMITHTOWN BAY POWER SQUADRON

A UNIT OF THE UNITED STATES POWER SQUADRONS ®

SAIL AND POWER BOATING

CHARTERED  APRIL  14, 1950  

Our Mission is that of the National Organization

To promote recreational boating safety through education and civic activities while providing fellowship to our members" In addition we offer our members and guests the opportunity for many exciting and fun activities both on and off the water, why not join us and expand your boating education and share the enjoyment and camaraderie with your fellow boaters.

USPS® Signs at the  Kings Park Bluff Launching Docks & Long Beach Marina.

Provided by USPS®, District 3 and SBPS with the cooperation of the Town of Smithtown Parks Department.

The Smithtown Bay Power Squadron is located on the North Shore of Long Island, New York in the Township of Smithtown between the Towns of Huntington, Islip and Brookhaven. We welcome all qualified boaters and non-boaters to join our membership and share our fellowship and future.

"Boating is fun...We'll show you how".

PUBLIC EDUCATION

The Free Public Boating Course is conducted in both the Spring and Fall, at the Hauppauge High School, Lincoln Blvd., Hauppauge, NY  on Tuesday evenings for a period of 8 weeks with the final exam at the last session. (Included in the course is Session on Personal Watercraft Operation).

2008 Fall Boating Course is scheduled to begin September 16, 2008

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MEMBER EDUCATION

USPS® Advanced and Elective Courses are conducted on Thursday evenings, in both the Spring and Fall, based on membership interest and are also available for nearby squadron members. These classes are held at the St. Thomas of Canterbury Parish House in Smithtown.

Advanced Courses consist of the following: Seamanship, Piloting, Advanced Piloting, Junior Navigation and Navigation.

Elective Courses consist of the following: Cruise Planning, Engine Maintenance, Marine Electronics, Sail, Weather and Instructor Development.

For a detailed description of these courses click here

The Smithtown Bay Power Squadron meets at the Stony Brook Yacht Club, Dock Road, Stony Brook, NY on the second Wednesday of the month except July and August.

"NAVIGATE Our Site"

We invite you to navigate our web site by clicking on the links below to learn more about USPS®, our Squadron and the benefits we offer our members, boating friends and community.

STILL TIME TO GET A FREE VESSEL SAFETY CHECK- CLICK ABOVE

Want the latest news--Go to Committee Reports.

HEADLINES:

Next meeting Wednesday Sept 10th.

The District 3 Fall Educational Cruise will be held 19 October 2008. See Education.

The 2008Annual  Block Island Rendezvous was held Saturday, July 26th.

Go to Photo Activities Page for photos of the June 11th West Meadow Old Field Beach Club Meeting.

Check out the new features on the Nautical Links Page.

Congratulations to: Anne Marie Rondi, Tom Rondi and Don Stevenson on passing the Piloting Course

Meet the 2008-2009 Bridge. Click on Meet the Bridge above.

The Spring 2008 Public Boating Course concluded April 29th with 18 students passing the final exam, Congratulations to all.

58th Annual Change of Watch Ceremony was held Wednesday April 9th, see photos on Activity Photo Page.

District 3 Spring Conference, Smithtown Sheraton, Smithtown, NY, was held Saturday March 15th.

Merit Mark Awards for 2007 are shown on the Committee Reports page.

Annual XMAS Holiday Party was held at Butera's in Smithtown, Wed. Dec. 12th. See photos on Activity Photos Page.

 "The Story of the SBPS Burgee" Check the History Page.

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GOD BLESS AMERICA & OUR TROOPS