About Anna Maria Island Power Squadron

About Us

USPS logo United States Power Squadrons® is the world's largest non-profit boating organization. USPS is composed of over 300 squadrons nationwide and overseas. Anna Maria Island Sail & Power Squadron, dba America's Boating Club for the Bradenton Area, is part of District 22, which includes 14 on the west coast of Florida.

Our members are boating families who contribute to their communities by promoting safe boating on the water and in the classroom.

Sharing our Knowledge

USPS members enjoy more than 30 classroom and self-study courses in marine subjects from Boat Handling and Piloting to GPS and Celestial Navigation.

Successfully completing the USPS America's Boating Course meets the educational requirements for boat operation in all states.

The USPS Partner in Command (formerly Skipper Saver) course teaches first mates how to handle emergencies.

Sails Network of Friends and Fun

Enjoy friendship and camaraderie on-the-water and off with fellow members who are skilled in boating.

Cruises and rendezvous highlight on-the-water activities and complement shore side events like dinner parties and educational programs.

Members are able to network with fellow members throughout the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, and USPS Port Captains help visiting members with route planning and local knowledge.

USPS looks after the rights and desires of members in the U.S. Congress and state legislatures.

Giving Back to the Community

Every squadron offers boating safety courses to the public several times each year.

The Co-Operative Charting Program. USPS members help the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Association (NOAA) keep nautical charts up to date by checking the accuracy of navigational aids and reporting discrepancies. Members can also participate in updates to the National Geodetic Survey by locating and photographing land-based reference marks (typically a bronze disc set in concrete at some prominent point, like a bridge or Post Office). These are used by private and government surveyors as reference points for all manner of surveys.

USPS has been honored by three U.S. Presidents for civic contributions and for educating more than 4 million boaters in the last half-century.

USPS was honored by a proclamation from the Governors of the 50 States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands on the occasion of our 90th anniversary.

Becoming a member of USPS. Visit for membership information or questions about our programs. Members enjoy many benefits such as towing and insurance discounts.