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How to Become a Member of USPS
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Becoming a member of the United States Power Squadrons is quite simple. You
have located the Bellevue Sail & Power Squadron, now submit your application to
our
Membership Chair. The squadron’s Executive Committee will review
your application and decide if you meet the requirements for membership.
What are the requirements?
 | Since USPS is a volunteer organization, it is essential that our members
be willing and able to contribute their time, energy, and skills to the
objectives of the organization. |
| One of the core beliefs of USPS membership is that an educated boater is
a safe boater. It should then come as no surprise that there is an
educational requirement. Typically, this has been satisfied by completion of
one of our public boating courses. However, recognizing that education can
be obtained from various sources, a number of additional courses have been
recognized as meeting this educational requirement. Most recently, the
membership has elected to allow local squadrons to waive the educational
requirements for experienced boaters. |
| Finally, you must be at least18 years of age, but family members are
also included.
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If you have any questions about becoming a member, our
Membership
Chair will be happy to assist.
Click here
for information on the USPS public boating courses. For home study, visit
http://www.americasboatingcourse.com.
USPS Educational Requirements are satisfied by:
| Successfully completing any USPS University seminar series |
| Passing the final examination for any NASBLA-approved basic boating
education course. |
| Graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy |
| Graduation from the U. S. Coast Guard Academy |
| Graduation from the Merchant Marine Academy, Deck Officer License |
| Holding a U. S. Coast Guard LAUNCH OPERATOR license or above. |
| Members of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary who have successfully completed
any CGAUX course or certification program. |
| Successful completion of the following courses:
 | Canadian Power and Sail Squadron - Boating Course |
| USCGAux - Boating Skills & Seamanship |
| USCGAux - Sailing & Seamanship |
| American Sailing Assn. - (ASA) Basic Keelboat Sailing Course |
| US Sailing - Basic Keelboat Certification Course |
| US Sailing - Keelboat Instructor Course |
| US Sailing - Small Boat Instructor Course |
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