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 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.

2010 Spring America's Boating Course will begin March 2, 2010

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

TAKE A COURSE-WIN A PRIZE (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:

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Next meeting Wednesday Dec. 9, 2009.

Joint Smithtown Bay & Neptune Power Squadrons Holiday Party Dec 12th Northport Yacht Club, see details beneath Administrative Officer's Report on Committee Reports.

Merit Marks for 2009 have been awarded by National. See the Committee Reports page for your name.

The Fall 2009 Public America's Boating Course concluded Oct. 13th with 12 students graduating. Congratulations to all, 11 students have signed up for the optional 2 week course beginning Oct. 20.

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

New York State now requires fishing a license for all persons over 14 years of age effective Oct 1, 2009, (pending court action).

District 3 Fall Education Conference was held Saturday Nov. 14th., Smithtown Sheraton, Smithtown, NY. Find out details at the Dec. Meeting.

Congratulations to P/C's Jim Brennan & Dr. Robert Rupnick on achieving their 25 years of service awards.

The  Seamanship Class began May 14, 2009 and is now completed. Congratulations to Doug Schroeder, P on completing the course.

The 2009-2010 SBPS Bridge was installed at the April 15th Change of Watch. 41 Members & Guests attending. Go to Photo Albums.

The Spring Public Boating Course began March 3, 2009 with 13 students passing the final exam. Congratulations to all.

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

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

The 2008 Annual Holiday Party was held Wed. Dec. 10th at the Stony Brook Yacht Club. Go to Photo Albums.

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

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

GOD BLESS AMERICA & OUR TROOPS