What does your USPS Membership Mean?


These are some of the benefits of belonging to the finest and largest boating organization----

 Sharing Boating Knowledge

  • Learn from experienced instructors
  • Advanced Grade, Elective and Learning Guide material continually updated to prepare our members for the 21st Century
  • Self-study courses available on a variety of subjects
A Network of Activities for You and Your Family
  • On the water activities, Cruises, Rendezvous, and More
  • For the relatively new boater, another boater with whom to cruise
  • Squadron social events, parties, picnics, speakers of interest
  • Youth programs; involve you children in boating
Giving Back to your Community
  • Participation in various community projects, Boat Shows, National Safe Boating Week
  • Service to NOAA by providing revisions to existing charts through our Cooperative Charting Program
  • Promote boating safety by providing Vessel Safety Checks.
Port Captains Program
  • The Port Captains Program is a group of USPS members willing to assist you in unfamiliar waters and cities
USPS Publications
  • Timely and informative boating and USPS information received via THE ENSIGN® magazine, District 17 Dixie District News, and the Memphis Sail and Power Squadron Publication the MiszPrintS
Discounts
  • Boat/US membership - 50% off normal $19.00 cost
  • Sea Tow - $10.00 off normal cost for first year- See Sea Tow website for Discount information
  • West Marine - 10% discount for boaters who have had a Vessel Safety Check.  All boaters have to do to receive the discount is to show a copy of their completed ANSC7012 VSC form.
  • C-MAP - Reduced membership cost for Club C-MAP
  • A 5% discount through Dell Computer's Member Program. A USPS members number required.
  • Nobeltec - a 25% discount on all direct purchases of software and data (charts, etc). Members order thru a special 800 number.
Marine Insurance
  • Most comprehensive boat insurance
  • Low rates with additional discounts for Education Achievements
  • Special claims consideration
  • Personal attention
  • Call St. Paul Insurance... 800-763-8777
Federal Tax Exempt Status
  • 501 {c) (3) status allows personal tax deductions for selected USPS expenses for Squadron, District and National participation