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Owning a power or sail boat is NOT a requirement for membership!  

Membership is:
 GREATER BOATING EDUCATION... FAMILIES TOGETHER…SOCIAL EVENTS... COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT…CRUISES 
Your membership in USPS makes you a part of the finest boating organization in the world and supports its important MISSION. 

SHARING BOATING KNOWLEDGE 

•  Learn from our experienced instructors· 

• Advanced grade, elective and learning guide Materials are continually updated to prepare our members for the 21st Century

• Self- study courses are available on a variety of subjects 

A NETWORK OF ACTIVITIES FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 

•  On-the -water activities…Cruises…Rendezvous· Other boaters with whom to cruise·

•  Squadron social events…Parties…Picnics…Dinner dances…Speakers of interest

• Youth programs involve your children in boating 

GIVING BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY

• Participation in various community projects, boat shows, National Safe Boating Week

• Service to NOAA by providing revisions to existing charts through our Cooperative Charting program 

USPS PUBLICATIONS

• Timely and informative boating and USPS information via THE ENSIGN magazine, and district and squadron publications 

Safe Boating Through Education

  TIME TO STAY INVOLVED:
Belonging to the largest and finest
BOATING ORGANIZATION affords you
Many MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

• National Magazine "Ensign"

 VESSEL SAFETY CHECKS

• Work with skippers for safer boating

• Opportunity to partner with other boating safety groups 

MARINE INSURANCE

• Most comprehensive boat insurance

• Low rates with additional discounts for educational achievements

• Special claims consideration· Personal attention

• Call USPS Boat Insurance Program 1 800 763-8777 

FIRST USA "VISA" CARD

• Competitive interest rates--No annual fee

• Cash-back incentives to benefit your squadron

• Call 1 800 FIRST USA 

PORT CAPTAINS PROGRAM

• Extensive listing of USPS members to assist you in unfamiliar waters and cities 

FEDERAL TAX EXEMPT STATUS

• 501©(3) status allows personal tax deductions for selected USPS expenses for squadron, district and national participation 

TRAVEL DISCOUNTS TO NATIONAL MEETINGS

• Airline discounts available through Delta and American

• Auto rental discounts and upgrades available through Hertz and Alamo 

USPS CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER

• Call 1 888 FOR USPS (367-8777) for all your USPS needs

• Knowledgeable, courteous staff to answer your questions and process your requests

• USPS Web site: www.usps.org  

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If you are interested in membership please contact:

WebMaster@TampaPS.org

Active membership in the Tampa Power Squadron is open to anyone 16 years and over who has passed any of the following:

USPS Boating Course examination

CPS (Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons) Boating Course examination

USCGAux Boating Skills and Seamanship or Sailing and Seamanship examination

If you have taken the home study or video version of the USPS course, but have not taken the examination, arrangements can be made with our squadron to take the examination. If you are a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or the Canadian Power Squadron, you have already completed a qualifying course and no exam is required.

Be accepted by the Squadron Executive Committee.

Family membership is available to a spouse and children (up to age 25) living in the same household as an active member. Individuals under the age of 18 who do not qualify in the above category may join as an apprentice. Members who have passed any of the above examinations may take the member educational courses.

Experienced instructors teach classes in many nautical subjects.

Extensive social activities – cruises, luncheons, parties and more!

Assist the National Ocean Service with Cooperative Charting.

Network with boaters throughout the US via local "Port Captains". Great for route planning and getting local knowledge!

Enjoy discounts on many boat insurance policies.

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