United States Power Squadrons®

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WELCOME TO THE

SMITHTOWN BAY POWER SQUADRON

73rd ANNIVERSARY

1950-2023

A UNIT OF THE UNITED STATES POWER SQUADRONS ®

SAIL AND POWER BOATING

CHARTERED  APRIL  14, 1950  

Our Purpose & Mission is that of the National Organization

To promote recreational boating skills and boating safety through education, hands-on training and civic activities while providing fellowship for members. In addition we offer our members and guests the opportunity for many exciting and fun activities both on and off the water, why not join us and expand your boating education and share the enjoyment and camaraderie with your fellow boaters.

                                                           LEARN MORE ABOUT USPS: http://www.usps.org/index.php/join-usps                                                                              

The Smithtown Bay Power Squadron is located on the North Shore of Long Island, New York

in the Township of Smithtown between the Towns of Huntington, Islip, and Brookhaven.

We welcome all qualified boaters and non-boaters to join our membership and share our

fellowship and future.     

USPS® Signs at the  Kings Park Bluff Launching Docks & Long Beach Marina.

                                   Provided by USPS®, District 3 and SBPS with the cooperation

of the Town of Smithtown Parks Department

                                                                                                                PUBLIC EDUCATION

The Free Public America's Boating Course 3rd Edition is conducted in both the Spring and Fall, at the Hauppauge High School, Lincoln Blvd., Hauppauge, NY  on Tuesday or Thursday  evenings for a period of 5 weeks with the final exam at the last session. (Included in the course is Session on Personal Watercraft Operation).

For detailed information click on the cover below.

 America's Boating Course CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Watch for Schedule (click here)

 MEMBER EDUCATION

USPS® Advanced and Elective Courses are conducted on Thursday evenings, in both the Spring and Fall, based on membership interest and are also available for nearby squadron members. These classes are held at the St. Thomas of Canterbury Parish House in Smithtown.

Advanced Courses consist of the following: Seamanship, Piloting, Advanced Piloting, Junior Navigation and Navigation.

Elective Courses consist of the following: Cruise Planning, Engine Maintenance, Marine Electronics, Sail, Weather and Instructor Development.

For a detailed description of these courses click here

The Smithtown Bay Power Squadron meets at the Stony Brook Yacht Club, Dock Road, Stony Brook, NY on the second Wednesday of the month except July and August.

"NAVIGATE Our Site"

We invite you to navigate our web site by clicking on the links below to learn more about USPS®, our Squadron and the benefits we offer our members, boating friends and community.

           District link broken: For D.3 go to https://weboatsafe.com/

Boat Live

 NYS Boating Safety Course Requirements: Governor Como signed the “Briana Law” which requires ALL boat operators to pass a boating safety course. The law is in effect starting January 1, 2020. The law is a 6 year break in.  Year 2020 – 10 to 27 year olds must complete a course.  2021- 10 to 28, 2022- 10 to 34, 2023- 10 to 40, 2024-10 to 46, 2025-all boaters.  

Want the latest news--Go to Committee Reports.  

We regret to report the passing of Michael Sforza

Upcoming Events: (Watch for details)

D-3 Fall Conference will be held November 18 Melville Mariott, Melville, NY

Meet the 2020-2023 Bridge. Click on Meet the Bridge link above

Executive Committee meeting was held Wednesday April19 6:00pm at the Hauppauge Diner on the corner of Route 347 and Route 111

Smithtown Bay was awarded a 2022 MIRA Award

Smithtown Bay was awarded a National Education Fund Award

P/C Daniel OBrien was awarded a 50 year membership award

Merit Marks for 2022 have been awarded by National.

Smithtown Bay was  awarded a 2021 Distinctive Communicator Award for its website .

National approved our Revised By-Laws effective March14, 2013 and can be downloaded by clicking on the link above.

 New York State PFD Law. Go to Boat Show/Safety Section in Committee Reports.

^{Get a free Radio Check. Go to seatow.com/boating_safety/ARC.asp}

 "The Story of the SBPS Burgee" Check the History Page.

GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS & VETERANS