Who We Are!

What We Do!

What You Need to Join!

Where and When We Meet!

Who We Are!

The St. Petersburg Sail & Power Squadron (SPSPS) is one of approximately 450 squadrons of the United States Power Squadrons (USPS), a nonprofit boating organization. The USPS was formed in 1914 and the St. Petersburg Sail & Power Squadron was chartered in 1939.

Click here to see the map showing all the districts. Enter District 22 and click the "Locate" button to see all of the Squadrons in our District.

SPSPS is a fraternal organization serving the general St. Petersburg, Florida area. Our members promote nautical safety by participating in a variety of enjoyable activities. We have over 300 members from St. Petersburg and the surrounding communities who are actively involved in sail and power boating.

Our membership is made up of individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds who share a love of boating. Members participate and volunteer on a variety of committees and programs and teach educational courses to help promote boating safety. One does not need to own a boat to become a member and to participate in these activities.

We provide valuable civic services, participate in fraternal activities and advance our boating knowledge through self-education.

Click here to read about our internal publication - The Ensign. Or here to learn more about membership benefits.

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What We Do!

CIVIC SERVICE

We offer FREE Safe Boating Instruction with a nominal charge for course materials. This course is approved for state licensing requirements and is open to non-members. We also cooperate with the U.S. Coast Guard for boating safety, NOAA for updating navigational charts, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for Vessel Safety Examinations, and the Florida Marine Patrol for raising public awareness of water traffic rules.

FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES

In addition to monthly meetings which offer interesting programs, we also participate in monthly weekend cruises, luncheons, and covered dish dinners. A variety of other social events are held throughout the year as well.

EDUCATION

Courses are offered to help promote awareness of the safe operation of your boat. These courses for Squadron members include Seamanship, Piloting, Navigation, Marine Electronics, Engine Maintenance, Weather, Sailing and much more!

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What You Need to Join!

First, you must pass a safe boating examination by taking our Public Boating Course or an equivalent program. (For information concerning the Public Boating Course, click Here.)

Second, you must have a love for boating!

Finally, you must contact the St. Petersburg Sail & Power Squadron Membership Committee at contact@boating-stpete.org.

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Where and When We Meet.

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month upstairs at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club starting at 1900 (7:00 PM). The address is 11 Central Avenue, in St. Petersburg, Florida. Phone: 727-822-3873. The Public Boating Course and all other education courses are held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting at 1900 (7:00 PM) at the St. Petersburg Sailing Center on Demens Landing which is across from the Yacht Club.

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