| Membership
Benefits
We'd like to invite you to join
us. The Naples Sail and Power Squadron is a respected non-profit
educational/fraternal boating
organization. Our goal is the promotion of the highest standards
of navigation and seamanship.
Members and
their families contribute to Naples and Bonita Springs, Florida,
by promoting safe boating on the water and in the classroom.
You will also
be part of the United States Power Squadrons, which has some 60,000
members organized into 450 squadrons across the country and in some
US territories. USPS is America's largest non-profit boating organization
and has been honored by three US presidents for its civic contributions.
What’s
in it for you
In addition to furthering boat safety, your membership has
the following advantages:
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A great variety of courses
from which to choose. You and your family can take a great variety
of advanced
grades, elective
and self-study boating courses – only available to USPS
members. Please see our current course
schedule. |
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Meeting with other knowledgeable
boaters in your area who are familiar with local waters, the
best anchorages, and marinas and boat repair shops. |
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You will receive the official
USPS magazine: The Ensign. |
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Participation in a variety
of on-water activities
including squadron and district cruises, rendezvous, predicted
log contests and other. |
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Networking with other
members throughout the USA, Canada and abroad. Thinking of boating
in a river, lake, or ocean far from your home? USPS has a Port
Captain listing with names and telephone numbers of local USPS
members who know the territory. |
Your membership will also earn you:
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Tax deduction on dues
and some travel expenses, |
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GPS for mariners, |
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Discounts on computer
software and hardware such as 10% with Dell Computers, |
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Discounts on boat insurance
(savings can be significant for those who complete advanced
boating courses), |
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Discounts on airline and
car rental, |
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Discounts for SEA TOW
and Vessel Assist, West Marine and Boat US (and soon a $20.00
West Marine gift certificate), MapTech, Nobeltec, |
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Reduced membership dues
with Boat US and all of their programs, |
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Bank One affinity credit
card with reduced interest rates, |
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USPS Port Captains, liaison
with government agencies, |
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40% discount for Soundings
Magazine, and |
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Participation in Cooperative
Charting, Vessel
Safety Check and other
special programs. |
Learn about our membership
options and contact
us to join the Naples Sail and Power Squadron now.
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