WELCOME

TO THE

SMITHTOWN BAY POWER SQUADRON

63rd ANNIVERSARY

1950-2013

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 Purpose & Mission is that of the National Organization

To promote recreational boating skills and boating safety through education, hands-on training and civic activities while providing fellowship for 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.

LEARN ABOUT USPS (CLICK HERE)

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.     

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

                                                                                                                PUBLIC EDUCATION

The Free Public America's Boating Course 3rd Edition is conducted in both the Spring and Fall, at the Hauppauge High School, Lincoln Blvd., Hauppauge, NY  on Tuesday evenings for a period of 5 weeks with the final exam at the last session. (Included in the course is Session on Personal Watercraft Operation).

For detailed information click on the cover below.

2013 Spring America's Boating Course began March 5, 2013

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 on POPEYE ABOVE

Want the latest news--Go to Committee Reports.

HEADLINES: 

Executive Committee Meeting: Wednesday April 3, 2013, 6:00 pm, Old Street Pub, Smithtown, NY.

Next General Meeting: SBPS 63rd Annual Change of Watch Meeting will be held Wednesday April 10, 2013 7:30 pm, Stony Brook Yacht Club, Stony Brook, NY.

National has approved our Revised By-Laws effective March14, 2013 and can be downloaded by clicking on the link above.

District 3 Spring Conference and Change of Watch was held March 15-16, 2013 at the Huntington Marriott, Melville, NY. SBPS was awarded the Haedrich Memorial Trophy, George W. Popella Award (Co-OP Charting) 3rd place, DIR Award, and Distinctive Communicator Awards for the White Caps and Website.

Watch for details for the SBPS June BBQ Meeting to be held June 9, 2013.

Watch for details for the SBPS Clambake to be held September, 15, 2013.

2013 Spring Boating Course began Tuesday March 5, 2013 with 19 students registered.

SBPS AP Course began Jan. 24th, 7:00 pm, St. Thomas of Canterbury Parish House corner Brooksite & Waterside Drives, Smithtown, NY.

District 3 2012 Fall Education Conference was held January 26, 2013 at the Melville Marriot. Congratulations to P/C Robert Rupnick who received his Life Membership Award. SBPS received the 2012 NBF/USPS Excellence in Recreational Boating Education Award.

Congratulations to Kathy Severino and Jeff Schwarz in passing the Piloting Course with flying colors.

2012 Annual Holiday Xmas Party was held Wednesday Dec. 12th at the Old Field Club, with 43 members and guests. (Go to Photo Album 25 for photos).

2012 Fall Boating Course concluded Tuesday October 23rd with 8 students passing the exam. Optional classes were held Nov. 13 & 20.

Merit Marks for 2012 have been awarded by National. See the Committee Reports page for your name.

June Meeting was held  Sunday June 3rd, Barbeque at Little Africa (Schubert's Beach). (See Photo Album 24).

SBPS Memorial Day Weekend Rendezvous, West Hampton Beach Marina was held May 26-28, 2012.

62nd Annual Change of Watch, was held Thursday April 26th, at the Stony Brook Yacht Club with 45 members and guests attending. All nominees for the 2012-2013 Bridge & Executive Committee were installed. (See photos go to Photo Album 23).

District 3 Rendezvous East, Mitchell Park Marina, Greenport, NY was held August 3-5, 2012.

District 3 Memorial Service was held Sunday March 3, 2013.

USPS Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, FL was held January 13-20, 2013.

National Governing Board Meeting was held, Detroit, MI, September 2-9, 2012.

Our Website & White Caps Publication received 2012 Distinctive Communicator Awards from National.

Meet the 2012-2013 Bridge. Click on Meet the Bridge link above.

County Executive Steve Bellone signed the Suffolk County Boating Safety Certificate Law Oct. 11, 2012. (Click here for the law).

See new New York State PFD Law. Go to Boat Show/Safety Section in Committee Reports.

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

GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS & VETERANS