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The pride of participation in an exemplary civic organization, to more tangible benefits of participating in advanced boating education. Here are just a few ways in which members gain:

Opportunities for greater boating education.
Expand your boating knowledge by participating in advanced and elective boating courses.
Help educate our boating community by teaching the public, advanced and/or elective boating courses.

Opportunities for family activities.
On the water, enjoy cruises, raft-ups and water sports, including predicted log contest, and an annual regatta. Off the water, enjoy picnics, parties and special events.

Opportunities for community involvement.
Participate in our local Port Captain Program and provide information on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers and their associated marinas to visitors to our area.
Help reach fellow boaters by staffing an informational booth at the annual St. Louis Boat Show and at local marinas in the area. Become a Vessel Safety Examiner by getting certified as a Vessel Safety Examiner and conducting Vessel Safety Exams in our local waters.

Opportunities to participate in membership benefits such as:
Major boat insurance discounts.
Discounts on computer software and hardware.
West Marine and BoatUS discounts.
Discounts with SEA TOW and Vessel Assist.
Check this site for many more.

Why should I become a member?

In looking over this web site and reading below you can see all of the activities that we are involved in. If you want to learn more about boating and want to be with peoples whose interest is boating then this is probably the best organization that meets those needs.

Types of membership that welcome you as a new member.

There are several types of membership in the USPS and its squadrons. The primary ones for consideration for new membership into the St. Louis Sail and Power Squadron are:

Active Member

An Active members of the St. Louis Sail and Power Squadron is granted full rights and privileges associated with the United States Power Squadrons including
the holding of elected administrative office and voting for elected officials.

Family Unit

All family members of an Active member may join and are granted all rights and privileges of membership up to but not including the holding of elected administrative office and voting for elected officials.
A further distinction is made between adult family members and junior family members (children 14 and under).

Cost of Membership

Active Member - $ 68.70 annually

Family Unit - $ 103.05 annually

There is also a first time fee of $25.00 to be paid at the time the application is submitted.

Becoming a Member

If, after reading this material, you decide to become a member, print the Membership Application. Fill it out and send it to the membership Chairman noted on the application. It will be processed and we will be in contact with you shortly.

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