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Membership in the Friday Harbor Power Squadron |
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Active membership in USPS is open to those 16 years and over who have passed the
USPS Boating Course or Boat Smart examination (or equivalent), and who are able and
willing to contribute time, energy, and skills to the objectives of USPS. |
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What's in it for you? |
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A great variety of courses to choose from. |
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As
a USPS member, you and your family can enroll
in a great variety of advanced grades and
elective courses which are only available to
USPS members.
Go to Courses
for details |
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Meeting with other boaters in your area. |
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You
can’t beat the knowledge of our Squadron
members! Share experiences about special
places to visit and how to get there safely
while exploring the beautiful waters of
Washington, British Columbia and Alaska. We meet on the first Thursday of each
month from September through May. Every
summer, we even have a barbecue with Canadian
power squadrons, hosted alternately by each
country. |
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Participation in a variety of on water activities. |
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As a USPS member you're automatically invited to join in
local squadron and district cruises, rendezvous, predicted log contests, raftings, and other
on-water activities. |
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Savings on boat insurance. |
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Save
with USPS Boat Insurance, computer
hardware/software, navigation software (Nobeltec,
C-Map, Maptech), West Marine discounts and
much more! Many marine insurance companies provide
significant discounts to those members who
complete our Squadron’s advanced boating
courses. Find out more at:
Member
Benefits
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Meet
New Mandatory Boating Education Requirements |
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Pass
our Squadron’s Boat Smart class and you will
be able to obtain your education card,
recognized in Washington, Canada and many
other States. Sign up below for Boat Smart today! |
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USPS networking with other members. |
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Thinking of boating in a river, lake or ocean far from your
home? USPS has a Port Captain program which will provide names and telephone numbers
of local USPS members who know the territory -- throughout the USA, Canada and even
more distant areas. |
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Receive the FHPS monthly newsletter HARBOR LIGHTS. |
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Receive the District 16 publication
CARDINAL
POINTS. |
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Receive the official USPS magazine THE ENSIGN. |
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The first step to membership is to sign
up for Boat Smart!
If you have already passed the course, email
John Towson for
membership information (or call (360) 378-3851). |
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