As part of their dedication to boating education, The United States Power Squadrons provide boating safety courses to the public, as well as more advanced courses to their members. Completion of the public boating course is a requirement to become a member of a squadron. Once a member, a full range of boating education is available in our advanced grades and elective courses. The Squadron Boating Course is our primary offering to the public.
Most insurance companies offer a discount on boat insurance upon completion.
We usually teach it to the public in a classroom setting, but it is available on very well-produced video for study at home. The exam must be given in person by a qualified USPS instructor. Stay tuned, it will soon also be available online. The course itself is free, but there is a nominal charge for course materials. Boating Personal Watercraft Operation Boat Smart is a trimmed-down version of our Boating Safety course.