District 11, as a district of the United States Power Squadrons, is a boating organization of people who enjoy boating and want to learn more about it.  Our individual squadrons have picnics and boating activities during the summer and dinner meetings with speakers or tours during the colder months.  The Schedule page will show a list of upcoming district activities and the Photo Gallery has pictures of members involved in events.  By going to the squadron page, you can link to the individual squadrons to see what local activities that they have listed on their websites.

District 11 (United States Power Squadrons) also offers other benefits to members who are interested.  By belonging to a local squadron of District 11, you will receive a monthly newsletter from the squadron that you belong to.  You will have the option of having it mailed to you or receiving an electronic copy via email.  Also, you will receive a squadron roster, which lists other members and their boats.  Next, you will receive a monthly copy of "The Ensign".  This is the magazine of the United States Power Squadrons.  You will also be eligible to receive "The Compass".  This is an electronic supplement magazine that is sent out by the United States Power Squadrons.

If you are interested in joining a squadron of District 11, you can fill out the Membership Form on the USPS website and the information will be sent to the corresponding local squadron.  To apply for membership, you must have fulfilled the educational requirement of having taken a boating course with a proctored exam.

The United States Power Squadrons are at the forefront of boating education and offer many classes to interested parties.  A complete list of these classes, with descriptions is available on the Member Courses page.

Seamanship                    Engine Maintenance

Piloting                         Marine Electronics

Advanced Piloting              Cruise Planning      

Junior Navigation                       Sail              

Navigation                            Weather     

Instructor Development

If you would like more information on benefits of this organization, USPS Member Benefits has more information on other benefits offered by the United States Power Squadrons.  The benefits are also listed below.

For people with kids or grandkids,  there are programs to get the whole family invovled.

Youth web at www.USPS4Kids.org