How to Become a Member

Membership is by application and is for anyone who shares our common love of boating, has passed one of our public boating courses, either the Squadron Boating Course or Boat Smart (or equivalent*), and who is interested in advancing the objectives of the organization: the education of members, participation in civic programs, and the creation of an atmosphere of friendship and camaraderie among members.

Active members must be at least 18 years of age; there are no age considerations for family members.

*Acceptable alternatives to our Public Boating Courses:

State Courses:
Arizona
Connecticut, proctored exam.
Delaware - Boating Basics, (Proctored Exam Course Only)
Louisiana - Boat Louisiana (©2002)
Illinois
Massachusetts Boating Basics Course (©2000)
New Hampshire - Boating Basics Course
New York - New York Safe Boating Course
North Carolina - Boater Education Course (2000), proctored exam.
Ohio (Proctored Exam Course Only)
Pennsylvania (Proctored Exam Course Only)
South Carolina (Proctored Exam Course Only)
Texas - Boat Texas (©2002)
Virginia (Proctored Exam Course Only)
Wisconsin

Academy, Graduates of :
Naval Academy
U. S. Coast Guard Academy
Merchant Marine Academy, Deck Officer License.

Other Courses:
Holders of U. S. Coast Guard 6 Pak Licenses and above.
CPS - Boating Course
USCGAux - Boating Skills & Seamanship or Sailing & Seamanship Courses
American Sailing Assn. - (ASA) Basic Keelboat Sailing Course (Proctored Exam Course only)
US Sailing - Basic Keelboat Certification Course
US Sailing - Keelboat Instructor Course
US Sailing - Small Boat Instructor Course

1. Save Money.....up to 26% discount on your boat insurance (23% based on courses completed and another 3% for a Vessel Safety Check).
2. Enjoy special organizational dicounts on valuable services:

Sea Tow.....Vessel Assist.....Boat US membership.....Dell Computer (10%).....Maptech Disc on software & charts.....West Marine.....Nobeltec software, Charts, Tides, Currents (25%)

3. Port Captain’s Program.
4. Participate in on-the-water activities, cruises, social events, parties, picnics.
5. Expand your boating knowledge through our many marine courses.
6. Member’s credit card program (Visa) with competitive rates and no annual fees.
7. Opportunity for community leadership service through the Cooperative Charting Program.