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Frequently
Asked Questions
What
is the purpose of the organization?
Provide
Civic Service to the Boating Community. Fraternal
Boating Club of Sailors and Powerboaters
Self
Education
Membership
Benefits and Advantages
What
are examples of civic service?
We
offer either the Boating Course or America's Boating Course to
the general public. We offer these courses when enough interest
is shown in taking them. This is typically done about two or
three times a year.
We
conduct Courtesy Vessel Safety exams at local Marinas.
We
make the general public aware of our Educational
Guides and show how they are available through the USPS
Cooperative
Charting provides updates to NOAA charts.
What
are examples of the fraternal boating club?
Membership
meetings with boating programs
On-the-water
boating activities at local rivers and lakes
Social
activities both on and off the water
Annual
fundraising auction
What
is the self education program?
Five
Advanced Grades, Seamanship through Navigation
Six
Elective Courses
USPS
Seminars and self study courses
Squadron
Seminars
Practical
lessons from other members with varied experiences
What
are the membership requirements?
Willingness
to support activities of the St. Louis Sail and Power Squadron
by volunteering to teach, serve on one of the SLSPS committees,
or serve as an officer.
Participate
in the educational and public service objectives of the St. Louis
Sail and Power Squadron and the USPS.
Boat
ownership is not a requirement for membership.
Contact
the Membership Chair for questions about membership.
What
are the dues?
Dues
are collected on an annual basis.
Are
there other advantages?
Safer
boating through education and local knowledge
Subscription
to The Dryrot, the squadron newsletter
Subscription
to the Ensign, the USPS magazine
Subscription
to the Midwestern Pilot, the District 30 Newsletter
USPS Boat Insurance program
District
and National USPS meetings, activities and benefits
Reduction in cost of boat insurance substantiated by certified
training
Port Captains program
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