Much of what we do in Waterbury Sail and Power Squadron, as well as throughout the United States Power Squadrons, is focused on promoting recreational boating safety - with an emphasis on safe boating through education. It is our goal to share this passion with all boaters of all types and ages.
America’s Boating Course teaches the basics of what every type of boater - power, sail, PWC, hunter, angler, paddler - needs to know as a bare minimum. America’s Boating Course is based on standards set by the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). America’s Boating Course fully satisfies the mandatory boater education requirements of Connecticut and all other States. This 8 week classroom course is offered in the Waterbury area twice per year.
A free Vessel Safety Check is available for the asking by any boater. The Vessel Safety Check helps assure the boat owner that his/her vessel meets all Federal and State equipment and registration requirements.
Waterbury Squadron’s Advanced Education & Training program covers a wide range of special-interest and advanced-skills courses and seminars. All Advanced Education & Training courses and seminars are open to the public