The United States Power Squadron is a national organization of boating enthusiasts with approximately 60,000 members. It was formed in 1914 and is dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes in seamanship, navigation and related subjects.
The Sarasota Power Squadron (SPS) was founded in 1952 and today is one of the largest of the USPS Squadrons, with over 400 local members. We are a totally volunteer organization. Our recently expanded and renovated Education Building is the center of our teaching efforts for all courses, which include America's Boating Course (ABC) for the public and advanced and elective marine courses for members. America's Boating Course (ABC) is a boating safety course with proctored exam which complies with State of Florida requirement to be able to operate a power boat of 10 horsepower or more for anyone born after January 1st. 1988. See our complete course schedule at www.sarasota-boating.org
Our on-the-water activities include cruises, rendezvous, navigation contests, raftings and more. Activities ashore include weekly luncheons, parties, picnics, and marine programs. Check out all the advantages of membership at SPS!
SPS members freely give of their time to teach, conduct vessel safety-check inspections, participate in cooperative charting assignments and enjoy the life-long friendships of fellow power boaters and sailors.
Check out our website for all the activities of SPS!
The Sarasota Power Squadron (SPS) was founded in 1952 and today is one of the largest of the USPS Squadrons, with over 400 local members. We are a totally volunteer organization. Our recently expanded and renovated Education Building is the center of our teaching efforts for all courses, which include America's Boating Course (ABC) for the public and advanced and elective marine courses for members. America's Boating Course (ABC) is a boating safety course with proctored exam which complies with State of Florida requirement to be able to operate a power boat of 10 horsepower or more for anyone born after January 1st. 1988. See our complete course schedule at www.sarasota-boating.org
Our on-the-water activities include cruises, rendezvous, navigation contests, raftings and more. Activities ashore include weekly luncheons, parties, picnics, and marine programs. Check out all the advantages of membership at SPS!
SPS members freely give of their time to teach, conduct vessel safety-check inspections, participate in cooperative charting assignments and enjoy the life-long friendships of fellow power boaters and sailors.
Check out our website for all the activities of SPS!
