WELCOME

TO THE

SMITHTOWN BAY POWER SQUADRON

A UNIT OF THE UNITED STATES POWER SQUADRONS ®

SAIL AND POWER BOATING

CHARTERED  APRIL  14, 1950  

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

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.

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 began September 16, 2008 (Concluded November 18, 2008)

See Schedule (click here)

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.

 TO GET A FREE VESSEL SAFETY CHECK- CLICK ABOVE

Want the latest news--Go to Committee Reports.

HEADLINES:

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Next meeting Wednesday January 14, 2009. Presentation on the  New Public Boating Course.

The 2008 Annual Holiday Party was held Wed. Dec. 10th at the Stony Brook Yacht Club. See photos on the Activity Photos page.

See an important message from the "White Caps" Editor on the Committee Reports Page.

Merit Marks for 2008 have been awarded by National. See the Committee Reports page for your name.

Smithtown Bay has received a Web Site Excellence Award for 2008 from National.

The Spring Public Boating Course is tentatively scheduled to begin March 3, 2009. The Seamanship Course will begin in January 2009.

The Fall 2008 Public Boating Course concluded Nov 18th with 8 students graduating, Congratulations to all.

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.

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

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

District 3 Fall education Conference was held Nov15th.

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

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

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

GOD BLESS AMERICA & OUR TROOPS