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We are America's Boating Club

How to Join Americas Boating ClubUSPS

Locate a squadron near you, contact the chair of the membership committee, submit your application.

Member Benefits

Fraternal, education, civic service, discounts - we have it all. Our many benefits are a plus!

As members of the United States Power Squadron, members in good standing with Mansfield Power Squadron are entitled to various benefits from the following merchants.

America's Boating Club app

App for your phone or tablet is your Single Information Source for a Great Day onthe Water. Nautical Reference Information, Maintenance Records, Float Plans, Weather, Radar, Tides and Currents, and much, much more!

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USPS Courses, Seminars, Webinars

Basic Boating classes, Advanced boating classes, Classroom and online study, Operator Certification, advanced boating classes

Anerica's Boating Channel

Safe boating videos and boater education digital media created especially for boaters, by boaters.

 

USPS Boat Insurance

Created for members by members

Float Plan

Complete a float plan before boating and leave it with a reliable person who can be depended upon to notify the Coast Guard or other rescue organization in case you do not return as scheduled.

Highway Marinerswagon

USPS members who travel to National USPS meetings by motor home.

The EnsignEnsign

Official magazine of United States Power Squadrons

Ship Store

Is there something you would like to have for your summer boating or perhaps as a gift? 

 

Partners and Membership Programs

Organizations sharing the endeavor of promoting boating safety

Port Captainsport capt

A port captain is a member of USPS stands ready to provide advise and assistance.

Flag Etiquette

General guide lines for the display of the U.S. flag and nautical flags

Storm Central

This page is provided as a means to share information during a storm, natural disaster, or any emergency. If such a situation exists, USPS members may post any information which they feel would be of value to others involved or affected by the event or to indicate the type of assistance which could be used.

CoOp Charting

Cooperative Charting Program of the United States Power Squadrons is conducted in close cooperation with United States Army Corps of Engineers, the United States Coast Guard and NOAA's National Geodetic Survey Division (NGSD). The Program continues to be a major public service of USPS.  As in the past, members supply important information to the above agencies so updates can be made to nautical charts and the National Survey Marker databases.

 

 

Boat Live 365

Boating is Serious life jacketFun

Boat Live 365 is a movement to empower recreational boating advocates to create a safe boating culture 365 days a year.

NASBLANASBLA

The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators is a national nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization that works to develop public policy for recreational boating safety.

ODNR Division of WatercraftODNR

FAQ, proceedures, forms, information

Safe Boating CouncilNational Safe Boating Council

Our mission is to be the foremost coalition to advance and promote a safer recreational boating experience through education, outreach and training.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationNOAA

NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as we work to keep citizens informed of the changing environment around them.

USCGBoating Safely - US Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard's Boating Safety Division (CG-5422) is dedicated to reducing loss of life, injuries, and property damage that occur on U.S. waterways by improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities of recreational boaters.

American Great Lakes Ports Association

The American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA) is an organization representing the interests of the public port authorities on the U.S. side of the Great Lakes.

The organization works to inform and influence public policies, primarily at the federal level, that foster maritime commerce and related employment in the Great Lakes region.

Ohio Lake Erie Commission

Website is filled with information exclusively about Lake Erie matters. The role of the Ohio Lake Erie Commission (OLEC) is to preserve Lake Erie’s natural resources, to protect the quality of its waters and ecosystem, and to promote economic development of the region by ensuring the coordination of policies and programs of state government pertaining to water quality, toxic substances, and coastal resource management.

Boat Ohio

Buy or sell boats, check fishing reports, marine forcast

Great Lakes and Seaway Shipping

Information and "Boat Nerd" Products

Boat US

Service, savings and representtion

West Marine

Boating Supplies, West Advisors articles

Maritime Heritage

National Parks Maritime Heritage Program

Canada Border Services Agency

Requirements for private boaters, how to report your entry,  etc.

Crusing Canada

Information on Canada's waterways

Sharing the Waterways

Members of the Cuyahoga River Safety Task Force share important safety information about operating paddle craft on the Cuyahoga River in downtown Cleveland in this video released May 5, 2017. Kayakers, stand-up paddleboarders, and operators of other human-powered craft are highly encouraged to heed the safety advice contained in this video while operating on rivers and other crowded waterways. (Video courtesy of Cuyahoga River Safety Task Force)

Cleveland Water Safety Video

National Water Safety CongressNWSC

The National Water Safety Congress is committed to continuing their leadership role in advancing the promotion of education for the safety of recreational water activities throughout the United States, and internationally, by addressing water related recreational accidents and drownings throughout the nation on private and public recreational water resources.

 

To view the online roster below, you will have to logon with your USPS Certificate number and password.

USPS Members login for MPS information