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Signed Memorandum of Understanding

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Who are we?

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What is USPS?

• Organized in 1914, USPS is a non profit, educational organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes in seamanship, navigation and related subjects.

• Our members are boating families who contribute to their communities by promoting boating education.

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What is USPS?

• We teach on the water, in the classroom, and on-line.

• USPS has some 30,000 members organized into 400 squadrons across the country and in some US territories.

• USPS is America's largest non-profit boating organization and has been honored by four US presidents for civic contributions.

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The core mission of USPS

is boating education.

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What do we do?

We have a long history of on-the-water service.

Drills and Maneuvers with the U.S. Navy USS Virginia in Marblehead Harbor 1915.

We have a long history, but we are as

modern as today.

Our courses are continuously

updated to embrace new

technologies while also teaching

traditional skills of

Navigation and Seamanship.

Boating Skills Virtual Trainer

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Five Advanced Grade Courses:

Seamanship

Piloting

Advanced Piloting

Junior Navigation

Navigation

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Other Elective Courses

Cruising and Cruise Planning

Engine Maintenance

Instructor Development

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Weather

Sail

Marine Electrical Systems

Marine Communication Systems

Electronic Navigation

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Seminars

Advanced Powerboat HandlingAnchoringBasic Coastal Navigation Basic Weather and ForecastingBoat Handling under PowerBoating on Rivers, Locks and LakesCrossing BordersEmergencies on BoardFuel and BoatingHow to Use a ChartHurricanes and BoatsKnots, Bends and HitchesMan Overboard

Knots, Bends and HitchesMan OverboardMarine RADARMariner's CompassMastering the Rules of the RoadPaddle SmartPartner in CommandPractical On-The-Water Training (Skill demonstration required)Sail Trim and Rig Tuning Tides and CurrentsTrailering Your BoatUsing GPSUsing VHF & VHF/DSC Marine Radio

USPS Teaches On The Water

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We have four levels of certification:

• Inland Navigator• Coastal Navigator• Advanced Coastal Navigator• Offshore Navigator

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How can we work together?

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Success Stories

Battle of Lake Erie Bicentennial Celebration 2013

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SERAT Squadron Emergency

Response Assistance Team

A team of highly trained and experienced boaters with a knowledge of local waters.Trained in communication skillsHave FEMA Incident Command System trainingFamiliar with Command Structure and working with other agencies.

Participated

in the Tall

Ships

Challenge in

San Pedro

and Dana

Point

Lady Washington

Schooner Bill of Rights

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How can our squadrons

enhance operations for your

ship?

• Education

• Publicity

• Support

• Programs

• Platform for Education.

Education

• Instructor Development• Seminars• Extensive preliminary course• May be customized to setting,

audience, and duration.

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How can we work together?

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How can we work together?

It has to work for both…

or it doesn’t work.

Photo credits:Port of LATall Ships America – Erin ShortEileen Rickard – Berea Power Squadron D7Liana Mihalca – Akron Power Squadron D7Richard Daybell – District Commander D25Ken Griffing - ANEOSteve Erickson, District 16 photographerBill of RightsLady Washington

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www.USPS.org

[email protected]

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