Since we often cruise together and since boats have a terrible habit of breaking, we find ourselves becoming better friends all the time. There are many marine insurance companies which provide discounts to those who complete advanced boating courses. This savings can be significant. The Power Squadron has an agreement with one major marine insurance company to provide some of the most comprehensive and cost effective coverage available anywhere exclusively to Power Squadron members. Many members appreciate the opportunity to give back to the boating community some of the energy they receive from the sport.
Some members volunteer their time to teach public boating courses or advanced courses.
Some members coordinate activities or manage the paperwork of the squadron. We have many members who cannot give time but instead help us financially and in other ways. There are many reasons to join the Power Squadron and all of them are good. Guess who else won a prize. Active members are voting members who can take courses , attend membership meetings , hold office , earn merit marks , and receive publications .