Benefits of Joining

USPS Triangle

Power Squadrons have three basic tenants: boating self-education, civic service, and fraternal brotherhood. Fraternity is the base upon which CLSPS operates.  Often one needs to feel comfortable with fellow members before willing to volunteer their support. To promote fraternity, CLSPS offers monthly get-togethers, dinner meetings, and pot luck socials. Other activities include excursions and cruises – sail and power.

  • Benefits
  • Qualifications
  • Types & Dues

Membership Benefits

USPS members enjoy many affordable and comprehensive programs that increase their boating knowledge and skills, have more fun, and connect with fellow boaters through a variety of educational and social activities. With USPS membership, you receive:

  • Boating education to help you become a more competent and safer boater
  • A wide variety of comprehensive courses and informative seminars to advance your skill and knowledge in boat operation and maintenance
  • Savings on these courses and seminars
  • Flexibility in scheduling your education through classroom instruction, on-line courses, and on-the-water skills training
  • Interaction with a group of experienced boaters who know how to have fun – raft-ups, cruises, picnics, and get-togethers
  • Savings on boat insurance and many other products and services Member Benefits

You can join by going to the USPS online signup, but sending an email or calling our CLSPS Member Chairperson will generally get a quicker response.

Membership Qualifications:

The only requirements for membership are a keen interest in boating related activities and an eagerness to meet like-minded people. You don’t need a boat to join.

To qualify for active membership in the United States Power Squadrons, you must:
  • Be Accepted By the Squadron Executive Committee (a formality)
  • Be At Least 18 Years of Age (except Sea Scouts)
  • Have Paid All Applicable Entrance Fees and Dues

Membership Types and Dues:

  • An Individual member pays annual dues of $75.00.
  • A Household with two members pays annual dues of $112.50.
  • A Sea Scout or Apprentice, not part of a household, pays $12.00 annual dues.
Pricing subject to change