What we do
We have three primary objectives: community service, continuing education, and enjoying the friendship and camaraderie of our fellow members on the water and off.
How do I find out more?
Call the Squadron telephone (631-824-7128) or send an email to BoatED.NeptuneUSPS@gmail.com
Where we meet
The beautiful Northport Yacht Club hosts our meetings and many of our parties. Our members home ports include Northport, Centerport, Huntington Harbor, Lloyd Harbor and Sand City, and we set sail and boat in the expansive waters of Huntington Bay, Northport Bay and outwards to the Long Island sound. We also have raft-ups at the Squadron mooring in Lloyd Harbor, near the Huntington Light.
Suffolk residents must hold a boating safety certificate effective Nov 6, 2013
The Suffolk County Legislature has passed the Suffolk's Safer Waterways Act which will go into effect on November 6, 2013. This law requires that residents of Suffolk County who operate a pleasure vessel on any waters of Suffolk County to hold a boating safety certificate.
Our boating safety classes meet all Suffolk County and New York State requirements. Beat the rush and take a class at one of the locations below!
Upcoming Boating Safety Classes
- April 4th. Boating Safety class starts at the South Huntington Public Library
- April 8th Boating Safety class starts at the Greenlawn Harborfields Public Library
- April 27, Boating Safety class starts at the Bridge Marina, in Bayville
- May 22nd, Sail class starts at the Britannia Yachting Center
For more information, call the Squadron telephone (631-824-7128) or send an email to BoatED.NeptuneUSPS@gmail.com
Boating Safety Law Background
"Flanked by two mothers who lost daughters in boating accidents, County Executive Steve Bellone signed legislation that requires everyone who drives a motorboat registered in Suffolk to complete a safety course. Bellone and other officials and boating safety advocates said they hope the law, the first in the state, will spur New York lawmakers to enact a statewide requirement. (By BILL BLEYER bill.bleyer@newsday.com)"
Read the Law
Read the
USPS written testimony on boating safety at the the New York State Senate
Committee following the tragic accident on July 4th at Oyster Bay.
Other Upcoming Events and Courses
View the Squadron's Google calendar
What's New?
- Mar 23, Designed a new logo for the web site to honor the United States Power Squadron's 100th Anniversary and Neptune's 75th Anniversary.
- Mar 23, Added a link the New York State Boaters Guide to give visitor's a quick idea of the scope of the material that are required to learn when the take a Boating Safety Class from the United States Power Squadron. As you will see there is a lot to learn to become a safe boater!
- Mar 23 Updated the Boating Safety class schedule (see above)
- Feb 11: Posted the latest Squadron Newsletter
- Feb 11: Posted a link to the Winter edition of the USPS Ensign Magazine
- Oct 04: Added a link to the latest digital edition of the US Coast Guard Journal of Safety at Sea
- Oct 04: Added a link to the archive page of the US Coast Guard Journal of Safety at Sea
- Jul 14: Added the Boating Safety Council video Almost a Perfect Day
- Jul 14: Added an article on Boating under the influence
- July 7: Prevent a repetition of the tragic boating accident on July 4th that killed three children
- July 7: The Coast Guard reported a 14% increase boating fatalities in 2011.
Boating Education
Call the Squadron telephone (631-824-7128) or send an email to BoatED.NeptuneUSPS@gmail.com to make a reservation
America's Boating Course
The course is designed for boaters using all types of watercraft (including PWC). The course material covers
- Boat Education: General information about boats and personal watercraft, and their maintenance.
- Boating Safety: How to make your boating safer and more comfortable.
- Boating Law and Regulation: Laws and regulations that you must follow
Take the finest boating course available
The course content has been developed in conjunction with state boating safety agencies responsible for boater education, is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), and is recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard.
You will receive:
- A 244 Page full-color book from the United States Power Squadrons (USPS), containing comprehensive boating information, and introduction to navigation
- New York State Boater's Guide
- Animated, narrated home- study CD from USPS
- Digital charting DVD with software and all United States charts
After passing the proctored exam you will receive New York State and United States Power Squadron Boating Safety Certification and:
- Six months free membership in USPS which enables you to:
- Attend member meetings, dinners and parties at the Northport Yacht Club
- Participate in Squadron boating activities and raft-ups at our mooring in Lloyd Harbor
- Receive discounts on boating insurance and supplies
What will I learn?
To give you a quick idea of the scope of the material you are required to learn by the United States Power Squadrons and New York State, browse the New York State Boaters Guide online. As you will see there is much to learn to become a safe boater!
Our Instructors
Our instructors have years of experience and training. All boating safety instructors are certified by USPS. Review their biographies
Class Schedule
Beginning April 4th at the South Huntington Public Library
Classes are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM for six weeks. Please pre-register by sending an email with your contact information to the Squadron Education Officer
Beginning April 8th at the Harborfields Public Library, Greenlawn NY
Classes are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM for six weeks. Upon passing, we offer two additional classes in Charting from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. These classes are highly recommended! Please pre-register by sending an email with your contact information to the Squadron Education Officer
Sail Class
Sail 2009 is a completely new sail course created to serve the needs of the novice
and experienced sailor, as well as the non-sailor, for basic skills and knowledge.
The course starts with basic sailboat designs and nomenclature, rigging, safety,
and sail processes and then tackles the physical aspects of sailing forces and techniques,
sail applications, marlinespike, helmsmanship and handling of more difficult sailing
conditions, navigation rules, and an introduction to heavy weather sailing.
Instructor: Tony Pozun, 42 years experience sailing, retired Detective/Sgt, Nassau County Police Dept, NYS Police Instructor, BS, RN
Beginning May 22nd at the Britannia Yachting Center, Northport NY
Classes are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM each Tuesday for 10 weeks. Please pre-register by sending an email with your contact information to the Squadron Education Officer
