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On each of the words of the triangle
click for examples of what we do.
Interested in contacting someone
about Membership Information?
Go to "Contact Us" and just let us know you are interested.
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United States Power Squadrons®
America's Boating Club®
“boating is fun…we’ll show you how”
United States Power Squadrons is
a non-profit fraternal boating club
dedicated to promoting boating safety,
education and civic service.
Our Squadron server the greater Taunton, MA area.
See Map
Click on this line for very important information
about the dangers of Carbon Monoxide |
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• Education |
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America's Boating Course Open to the public
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A course designed to be useful to all boaters, from the fisherman in an outboard to the skipper of a large cruiser or sailboat. All boaters are subject to nautical rules and regulations. Skippers should learn and respect traditional boating courtesies. The courses are meant to be of interest to the entire family; older children are welcome. We encourage your family to attend as a group. (See photos of a typical classroom setting.) |
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USPS Seminars Open to the public |
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USPS University is here with new programs targeted to a range of boaters and types of boating. The hallmark of this concept is the Seminar Series. These short seminars are targeted to specific topics and needs with a two-hour format, and valuable take-away guides.
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Member Courses Open only to members only
Photo of recent Marine Electronics graduating class |
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Members, we have Advanced courses and Elective courses.
If the course that you want to take is not scheduled on our Education Page, please contact waynellie@aol.com to schedule it. |
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• Civic Service
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Cooperative Charting A public service of USPS
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Members supply information to the Marine Chart Division of NOS/NOAA leading to corrections to nautical charts, small craft charts, and Coast Pilot publications.
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Vessel Safety Check A public service of USPS
For more information, write Lee Blackburn at LCLoonPond@aol.com |
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Is your boat in the water or on a trailer?
It doesn't matter!
We come to you, whether it's on a trailer or in the water!!
You can't ask for better service! |
What is a Vessel Safety Check? A Vessel Safety Check is a courtesy examination of your boat (Vessel) to verify the presence and condition of certain Safety Equipment required by State and the Federal regulations. The following topics are all covered in a Vessel Safety Check: Vessel Registration, Personal Flotation Devices, Fire Extinguishers, Ventilation, Backfire Flame Control, Sound Producing Devices, Navigation Lights, Pollution Placard, MARPOL Trash Placard, Marine Sanitation Devices, Overall Vessel condition, and State and/ or Local Requirements.
Click Here for Reasons a Vessel Might Not Pass a Vessel Safety Check.
The Vessel Examiner is a trained specialist and is a member of the United States Power Squadrons. The examiner will also make certain recommendations and discuss certain safety issues that will make you a safer boater. If your boat passes the examination, you will receive a VSC decal for your boat.
Click to see photos of our VSC Examiners in action
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• Fraternal Boating Club
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Cookout and seminar on How to Tie Knots Click for pictures |
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Taunton Yacht Club |
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Pizza Supper & Meeting 17 December, 1800 |
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The Arbors, Taunton, MA |
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