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What
Is USPS® Portsmouth NH and It's Purpose ?
The Portsmouth Sail &
Power Squadron, founded in 1942 is part of District 19 and has a
membership of a high in the mid 2000 years to a present 95 members. The
Squadron area of operation is the entire New Hampshire Seacoast area,
some inland lakes and rivers and parts of South Eastern Maine. Sailing,
Power boating, cruising and fishing are the interests of our members both
on our inland waters and our New Hampshire coastal waters. Other
squadrons comprising District 19 are; Amoskeag,
Aroostook, Kennebec River, Lakes Region, Mid Coast, Wawenok,
Winooski Valley and Portland Head Light. They can be visited on our Links
Page. Pictures of our events will be the Gallery. Our honored Past Commanders are listed
HERE.
Our
objectives and purpose:
The first is the education of the public and our members, second is participation in civic programs and
third to promote an atmosphere of friendship and camaraderie.
Additional objectives of this squadron are:
To selectively associate congenial
persons of good character having a common love and appreciation of
yachting as a nationwide fraternity of boatmen;
To encourage and promote a high amateur
standard of skill in the handling and navigation of yachts, power and
sail; to encourage and promote the study of the science and art of
navigation, seamanship and small boat handling; to develop and promote
instructional programs for the benefit of members; and to stimulate
members to increase their knowledge of and skill in yachting through
instruction, self-education, and participation in marine sports activities
and competitions;
To encourage its members to abide by
recognized yachting traditions, customs and etiquette; and
To render, and encourage its members to
render, such altruistic, patriotic or other civic service as it may from
time to time determine or elect.
The widely recognized education program
consists of courses broken down into two groups of Advanced Grades and
Electives. Advanced grades are Seamanship, Piloting, Advanced Piloting,
Jr. Navigation and Navigator.
The elective courses are Marine Engine Maintenance, Marine Electronics,
Sail, Weather, Cruise Planning and Instructor Development. These courses
are all taught by our own experienced member instructors.
Our civic contributions to the public start with
a Basic Boating Course which is offered at least once a year, a
cooperative agreement with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association
(NOAA) Nautical Chart Program informing them of additions and corrections
and the Vessel Safety Check Program done in conjunction with the US Coast
Guard Auxiliary and the National Alliance of safe boating law
administrators.
There are a number of social activities,
which include cruises, rendezvous', sail races, dinners, picnics, field
trips and meetings with program speakers.
There are also many fun
activities the Squadron enjoys as a group. We have Pot Luck Suppers which
bring out the genius in food items, social events, teaching events and
much more. Check out our Gallery for pictures of some of our fun things
that happen within the Squadron.
Member of
District 19
District
19 is one of the 33 districts of the United States Power Squadrons®, the world's
largest private, non-profit boating organization. District 19 (D19)
includes squadrons in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, and extends from
Lake Champlain on the west to the Gulf of Maine on the east, with many
great lakes and rivers in between. D19 currently represents ten squadrons
with approximately 875 members.
Activities relate to three USPS objectives: Community Service, Continuing
Education, and enjoying the Friendship and Camaraderie of fellow members.
As a member you will join with knowledgeable boaters in your area, familiar
with local waters, the best anchorages, marinas, and boat repair shops.
USPS® Purpose is Education In Boating
The purpose of the USPS® Educational Program is diverse and challenging.
It offers to the members the promise of greater enjoyment and safety in
their own boating activities. In addition, the Educational Program offers
the satisfaction of personal accomplishment, and the opportunity to share
with others the knowledge and skills the individual member has acquired.
How To Become A Member
and Our Benefits
To become a
full member of the Portsmouth Sail & Power Squadron, currently one
must initially complete the U.S.P.S. Basic Boating Course that comes with a 6 month FREE
TRIAL MEMBERSHIP with full benefits. Renewal for a year is possible at
any time. You can also be certified by any other boating organization
with a Certificate of training for a Safe Boating Course. Any type
membership entitles one to a subscription to the USPS® magazine
"ENSIGN" and other benefits such as a special rate
VISA card with Chase . In addition, there
are discounts available with many marinas and most boat insurers. Within
a squadron you will have access to the accumulated experience of decades
and decades of sailing and power boating with interaction with other
members. Squadron membership could realize a 38% reduction in your
boat/yacht insurance also.
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The Member Benefits
What is USPS and It's Purpose
USPS® is a private, non-profit, non-governmental, and
non-military organization of men, women and families who are socially
compatible and have a common love of recreational boating. There are no
barriers to membership on the grounds of race, gender, religion or ethnic
background. USPS® is the world's largest private boating organization
teaching Boating Education not only in the United States but also in
Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Japan.
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