Fox Valley Sail & Power Squadron

Fox Valley Sail & Power Squadron We are a unit of the United States Power Squadrons® (USPS). We are a non profit educational organi

The United States Power Squadrons® (USPS) is a non-profit boating organization with over 400 local squadrons throughout the United States. The Fox Valley Sail and Power Squadron is one of the 400 squadrons. Our squadron, more commonly known as a boating club, is made up of people who enjoy sailing or power boating on the Fox River, Chain of Lakes and Lake Michigan. Our club enjoys regular meetings

followed by dinner, cruises and rendezvous, parties and field trips. We also enjoy volunteering together on projects like the annual Fox Waterway clean-up, Food Drive, and National Safe Boating Week.

Are you looking for a boating class for both new boaters or a refresher for those wanting up-to-date rules for both sail...
08/18/2021

Are you looking for a boating class for both new boaters or a refresher for those wanting up-to-date rules for both sail and power boating. America’s Boating Class begins Sept 14 at the Hoffman Estates Village Hall for 5 sessions from 6:30-9:00 pm. Only $55 per person. For more information and preregistration, call or email Gary at 847-809-6176 or [email protected].

America’s Boating Club, District 20, with District Commander Mary Merrell (a member of Fox Valley Sail and Power Squadro...
08/05/2019

America’s Boating Club, District 20, with District Commander Mary Merrell (a member of Fox Valley Sail and Power Squadron) and P/D/C Mike Ludtke took part in the Tall Ships event over the weekend at Southport Marina for our Cruise and Rendezvous. What a great weekend.

Need to hone you boating skills? Sign up for a 5-session class taught by certified instructors to NASBLA standards. New ...
08/05/2019

Need to hone you boating skills? Sign up for a 5-session class taught by certified instructors to NASBLA standards. New and experienced sail and power boaters will learn through many hands on activities covering a variety of topics. Go to the continuing education for Harper online registration, class LPA0001, learn more and register.

08/05/2019

Are you looking for a boating class for both new boaters and a refresher for those wanting up to date rules for both power and sail? Fox Valley Sail and Power Squadron of America’s Boating Club is offering a 10 hour class at Harper CC in Palatine continuing education starting September 10 on 5 Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-9 pm. Sign up through Harper. Certified instructors will issue certificate that meets NASBLA standards.

10/09/2017

America’s Boating Class starts Saturday, 14 October for three Saturdays at Cabela’s in Hoffman Estates. Hone your boating skills and increase you confidence. 9:30am - 2:30pm. $55 per person to get NSBLA certified.

09/07/2017

Ready for a new boat or a trade-up? ⛵️ 🚤 🛶
Fall Boat Sale at Cabela's in Hoffman Estates September 15-16. Stop in and look!
Great deals! Visit their web site or FB page for details.

Cool Change traveling on Lake Michigan with passenger, Commander Bill Perry, SN-IN flying the commander flag. Rose and X...
08/28/2017

Cool Change traveling on Lake Michigan with passenger, Commander Bill Perry, SN-IN flying the commander
flag. Rose and Xavier Velasco, owners of this awesome boat, invited members of Fox Valley on this sail. Beautiful day.

Preparing for a safe boating season, Hoffman Estates Mayor McLeod issued a Safe Boating Proclamation and presented it to...
05/30/2017

Preparing for a safe boating season, Hoffman Estates Mayor McLeod issued a Safe Boating Proclamation and presented it to the members of Fox Valley Sail and Power Squadron, America's Boating Club on May 15.
Then on May 20 was Ready, Set, Wear It at Cabela's with 25 boaters as a part of breaking the Guinness World Record for the numbers wearing Life jackets around the country. As a part of this group is Cubbie in his own life jacket.

08/04/2016

Attention Boaters:
Knowing the forecast isn't enough; you need to understand its impact on you and your boat. Gain the knowledge and confidence to venture out on the water. Be a responsible skipper, protect your friends and family and take this course today.
WEATHER, taught by a certified, experienced, and knowledgeable USPS instructor.
Offered at Cabela's in Hoffman Estates beginning Wednesday evenings on 14 September for 10 sessions, 6:30-8:30 PM
To enroll no later than August 15, 2016, or for more information, email [email protected]

04/28/2016

Need to gain more confidence as a boater or refresh your skills or rules of the "road?"
America's Boating Course is for you! Sign up for the next course on only 2 Saturdays at Cabela's in Hoffman Estates. More info on our website. www.fvsboating.org. Or send an email to [email protected]
Preregistration required

03/04/2016

Get ready for the boating season to refresh your skills, become a more confident boater or learn boating safety.
ABC (America's Boating Class) will be offered to the public beginning March 29 for 6 sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, ending April 14, from 6:30 - 8:45 pm at Harper College. To enroll, please contact Harper College in Palatine, IL.
More information on other, more advanced, courses is on our website fvspboating.org, All classes certified by NASBLA and taught by certified instructors.

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