Terms and Conditions
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About America’s Boating Club® | United States Power Squadrons®
Organized in 1914, we are America's largest nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes in boat handling, navigation and related subjects. Our members are boaters and boating families who contribute to their communities by promoting safe boating through education, civic service, and their own responsible enjoyment of local waterways. We enjoy participating in activities with our fellow members on the water and in the classroom, on the water and beyond.
Membership Benefits
Our benefits can cover the cost of your membership, including boat insurance discounts for taking approved courses. Check with your insurance company for more information, and visit our Member Benfits page for more information.
Education Requirement
Although America’s Boating Club® | United States Power Squadrons® has no education requirement for membership, local squadrons may elect to require the passing of an approved boating course as a requirement for membership. America's Boating Course is offered by local squadrons and can be taken online 24/7.
Membership Qualifications
To qualify for active membership
- You must be able and willing to contribute time, energy and skills to the objectives of America’s Boating Club® | United States Power Squadrons®.
- You must have paid all applicable fees, dues and assessments. For cyber memberships, your join fee includes all applicable fees.
- Transfers to a local squadron must be approved by that local squadron's executive committee or the Membership Chair.
Our Policy On Human Rights
America’s Boating Club® | United States Power Squadrons®, its districts, squadrons and members shall at all times observe all federal, state and local Human Rights Laws, regulations and ordinances applicable to any club activity, procedure or practice.
At no level, may any person be refused membership, denied office or be prevented from participating in any activity because of any fact or circumstance that would identify that person as one of a protected class of individuals under the Human Rights Laws, regulations or ordinances of any governmental jurisdiction where the person resides, or where USPS conducts business.
National Headquarters Mailing Address
United States Power Squadrons
1504 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone (888) 367-8777
Email [email protected]
portal.americasboatingclub.org