WELCOME TO

TAR RIVER SAIL and POWER SQUADRON

Welcome From the Commander

WELCOME ABOARD! I and the members of TRSPS hope that this web site will acquaint potential members with some aspects of the Tar River Sail and Power Squadron (TRSPS). While we are just one of the more than 450 Squadrons in the United States Power Squadronsâ (in one of its 33 Districts) and a member of District 27 (North Carolina), we are unique in many ways. Our members, our local customs, and our activities are different from any other Squadron.

Founded in 1983, the Tar River Sail and Power Squadron is an offshoot of the Kinston Power Squadron. With close to 70 local members from the Greenville and Washington, NC areas, our squadron is proud of its heritage and dedication to safe boating, self-education, civic service and social activities. Additionally, member education is a key and is stressed. Nautical courses are offered yearly and are taught in an educational environment. These courses range from Seamanship to Celestial Navigation to Engine Maintenance to Cruise Planning. Tar River Sail and Power Squadron members through the giving of Public Boating courses at least twice yearly contribute toward civic service. Other civic service activities include member reporting of nautical chart corrections and additions to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). These reports assist all mariners in keeping their charts up to date.

Regular TRSPS monthly membership meetings offer programs that are interesting and instructive, usually on nautical and related topics, as well as a chance to meet socially with other members. Social affairs and rendezvous are also a regular part of the TRSPS calendar with numerous of coastal and inland boating events scheduled each year. We hope you enjoy your visit to our web site and we wish you fair winds and clear skies!

Commander, Brenda Killingsworth, S

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