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• LEARN Boating Skills We teach boating skills which lead to safety on the water. |
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America's Boating Course Open to the public
Next course: TBA For more information go to the LEARN Boating Skills page. |
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A course designed to be useful to all boaters, from the fisherman in an outboard to the skipper of a large cruiser or sailboat. All boaters are subject to nautical rules and regulations. Skippers should learn and respect traditional boating courtesies. The courses are meant to be of interest to the entire family; older children are welcome We encourage your family to attend as a group.
This course exceeds educational requirements in all states. You will receive a certificate upon passing an exam.
More information on the content of the course
Photos of a typical classroom setting
Photo of Youth Boating Course Graduates |
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USPS Seminars Open to the public |
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USPS University is here with new programs targeted to a range of boaters and types of boating. The hallmark of this concept is the Seminar Series. These short seminars are targeted to specific topics and needs with a two-hour format, and valuable take-away guides.
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Member Courses Open only to members
Photo of recent Marine Electronics graduating class |
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Members, we have Advanced courses and Elective courses.
If the course that you want to take is not scheduled on our Education Page, please contact waynellie@aol.com to schedule it. |
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Mastering marlinespike
Learn knots and more |
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Study Knots, Decorative knots, Bends, Hitches and Splices on line or in a class. |
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• ENGAGE with Boating Friends
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Fall District Conference Click for pictures |
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Awards and Presentation |
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Change of Watch and Awards Presentation Click for pictures |
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Awards and Presentation |
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Holiday Party: an evening at a Dinner Theater Click for pictures |
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White's of Westport |
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Annual meeting, Supper & Change of Watch Click for pictures |
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The Arbors, Taunton, MA |
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• CONNECT with the Boating Community
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Cooperative Charting A public service of USPS
Information on how you can be involved |
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Members supply information to the Marine Chart Division of NOS/NOAA leading to corrections to nautical charts, small craft charts, and Coast Pilot publications.
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Vessel Safety Check A public service of USPS
For more information, write Lee Blackburn at LCLoonPond@aol.com |
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Is your boat in the water or on a trailer?
It doesn't matter!
We come to you, whether it's on a trailer or in the water!!
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What is a Vessel Safety Check? A Vessel Safety Check is a courtesy examination of your boat (Vessel) to verify the presence and condition of certain Safety Equipment required by State and the Federal regulations. The following topics are all covered in a Vessel Safety Check: Vessel Registration, Personal Flotation Devices, Fire Extinguishers, Ventilation, Backfire Flame Control, Sound Producing Devices, Navigation Lights, Pollution Placard, MARPOL Trash Placard, Marine Sanitation Devices, Overall Vessel condition, and State and/ or Local Requirements.
The Vessel Examiner is a trained specialist and is a member of United States Power Squadrons. The examiner will also make certain recommendations and discuss certain safety issues that will make you a safer boater. If your boat passes the examination, you will receive a VSC decal for your boat.
Click to see photos of our VSC Examiners in action
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Sea Scouting Mentoring Sea Scouts is a public service of USPS
Click to see our Sea Scouts in action |
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An outdoor program for young adults 14 - 20 years old
The Sea Scouts are jointly sponsored by the Taunton River Power Squadron and the Taunton Yacht Club. |
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