America's Boating Club

America's Boating Club With These courses are open to the public and there is no age limit for participants.

USPS Activities
Each squadron's activities involve the three primary objectives of USPS: community service, continuing education, and enjoying the friendship and camaraderie of our fellow members

Community & Civic Services
Local squadrons offer boating safety courses on a regular basis to boaters in our communities. USPS squadrons have offered these courses for over half a century and have edu

cated more than 3 million boaters to date. Successfully completing a USPS boating safety course meets the educational requirements for boat operation in all states. In a cooperative program with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, squadron members conduct courtesy Vessel Safety Checks of boats at the request of their owners. Members work with NOAA to maintain accurate nautical charts by reporting chart corrections. Local squadrons participate in many other community environmental and improvement projects. Educational Courses available to USPS members
Local squadrons offer courses in subjects like Seamanship, Piloting, Plotting and Position Finding, Celestial Navigation, Cruise Planning, Engine Maintenance, Marine Electronics, Sailing, and much more. These courses are taught by experienced member instructors, and members who complete them are recognized. Social Activities
Participating both on-the-water and off with fellow members who are skilled in boating is a rewarding and enjoyable experience. On-the-water activities include cruises, rendezvous, sail races, navigation contests and even fishing derbies. Activities ashore include meetings with marine programs, parties, dinner-dances, picnics and field trips.

Docking can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. Take our online seminar, Confidence in Docking and Undocking, to ta...
08/06/2026

Docking can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. Take our online seminar, Confidence in Docking and Undocking, to take the mystery out of docking. You'll learn how to maintain control of your boat at slow speed in close proximity to other boats and fixed objects.

With the knowledge gained from this online seminar, coupled with your on-the-water practice, your confidence in docking will increase, and your boating will be both safer and more enjoyable.

With this class, your confidence in docking will increase, and your boating will be both safer and more enjoyable. Sign up today! https://bit.ly/ABCDocking

The dock is near but have no fear! Leave the anxiety on shore and learn to handle your boat slowly, safely, and confidently in tight quarters. Then practice, practice, practice!

Did you know there's an easier way to stay connected to your boat's engine cutoff switch without being tethered by a lan...
07/27/2026

Did you know there's an easier way to stay connected to your boat's engine cutoff switch without being tethered by a lanyard?

America's Boating Channel® has released a new video explaining cordless (wireless) engine cutoff switch systems—how they work, their benefits, and why using an engine cutoff switch every time you operate your boat can help prevent runaway vessels and save lives.

Whether you're considering upgrading to a wireless system or simply want to learn more about this important boating safety technology, this short video has you covered.

▶️ Watch now and share it with your fellow boaters!
https://youtu.be/EVAwXn64PlY

The video discusses the advantages and limitations of cordless syst...

Know where you are and where you are going. By taking our seminar, How to Use GPS, you'll learn how to:✅how to use waypo...
07/23/2026

Know where you are and where you are going. By taking our seminar, How to Use GPS, you'll learn how to:

✅how to use waypoints, build and execute routes, and monitor progress
✅how to interpret location information and tracking data
✅how GPS integrates with your boat’s electronic systems

You'll also get tips on connecting your GPS to your VHF marine radio—opening up a new world of digital hailing and distress signaling.

Make the best of your GPS and take How to Use GPS today! https://bit.ly/ABCHowtoUseGPS

Car and marine GPS aren’t the same. Learn how to choose a chart plotter and use this tool to create waypoints, build and execute routes, and check your progress along the way.

07/21/2026

While sailing to Cape May, one boater encounters deteriorating weather on the water.

In 1992, I headed north for the summer aboard my sailboat, SMAY. After traversing the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, I emerged into the top of Delaware

Watch America's Boating Channel latest video on chart plotting apps to understand how they can enhance situational aware...
07/21/2026

Watch America's Boating Channel latest video on chart plotting apps to understand how they can enhance situational awareness while navigating on the water. The video covers essential features of chart plotting apps, including GPS positioning, electronic nautical charts, route planning, waypoint creation, speed and course monitoring, and real-time navigation.

With thousands of boating apps to choose from, this video highlight...

07/20/2026

Members of districts 22 and 28 traveled to Madrid for a once-in-a-lifetime cruise on Portugal’s Douro River.

In May 2025, 12 friends from districts 22 and 28 traveled to Madrid for a once-in-a-lifetime cruise on Portugal’s Douro River. After a three-day stay at

07/19/2026

Calculated risk is a worthy method to achieve success in dangerous situations, but confirmation bias while boating can sway you to make bad decisions.

Calculated risk is the process of evaluating potential losses and rewards to make an informed decision. When a task is challenging, calculated risk can

07/18/2026

Having a well-stocked marine first-aid kit on board can help you render immediate emergency care and even save a life.

07/17/2026

In case of an emergency, follow these steps to ensure you and your crew abandon ship as safely as possible.

07/16/2026

Be prepared for an on-the-water emergency by carrying the correct visual distress signals aboard your boat.

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Raleigh, NC

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Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday 12am - 12am
Sunday 12am - 12am

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