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Becoming a USPS Member
This Year's Events Schedule
Boat Smart Course Schedule.htm
Now Hear This Newsletter On-line
Member Course Details
Vessel Safety Check Information
Go to USPS Headquarters
Go to USPS District 17 Home Page
Email KPS Webmaster
KPS Member Boats

Courtesy links:

TVA: River Information
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Weather Information
U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center
United States Coast Guard
USCG GPS General Information
USCG Office of Boating Safety
TN River Navigation Charts
US Army Corp of Engineers - Nashville District
Army Corp of Engineers

Who we are: The United States Power Squadron is a nationwide, 90+ year old boating organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable.

What we do: We offer boating education courses, provide social interaction with fellow boaters, participate in civic events, and assist fellow boaters in improving their skill, knowledge, and safety.

See "Boat Smart Course Schedule" page in "links" sidebar for pre-registration form for Boat Smart Class.

For the Piloting class that ended in June �2008�: results are not back from USPS Headquarters to date.

I will try to set up Seminar classes in September, October and November. ANY REQUESTS? Call! (865-408-9229)

This course has been delayed. National is having a problem with getting the books printed. We will let you know when we will be able to get this class going. It is planned for the Concord Yacht Club on Northshore Drive. The cost will be around $60 (couples can share the text). The new text is at the printers and I don�t know the exact price yet. If you would like to take weather please email me jmallen88@comcast.net as soon as possible.

Skipper Saver. National is reworking this course and the new course should be available by this fall. So put this on your schedule, it is a great course for those of us who are normally the first mate but should know how to operate the boat in case the captain is disabled. More on this later.

Vessel Safety Checks: Bob Bray has revitalized the squadron�s Vessel Safety Check program and now has several certified examiners including Don Burgett, Jerry Campbell, Nancy Campbell, Jeff Durrie, and Larry Lanz, who collectively, have conducted more than 60 VSCs thus far this year. If you want your boat inspected or would like to become an examiner give Bob a call at 408-9229.

Squadron 2008-2009 Directory is ready: A new KPS Member directory is available for each member. You may pick your copy up at one of the events or they will be mailed to those who cannot make it.

Now Hear This, the KPS newsletter: The Now Hear This monthly newsletter provides members with the latest news including updates on KPS/USPS activities and policies, upcoming and recent events and details, contact information, and other boating related information. Please click for: [ Now Hear This Newsletter On-line ]

Member Boats Webpage: Want to know what kind of boats our members are cruising in? Check out the KPS Member Boat webpage (see site links to the right). Don't see a picture of your boat ..., send along a photo and we will be glad to post it!

Why you should join USPS / KPS: Membership in the USPS/KPS can be a very rewarding experience. There are a variety of in-depth courses geared to improve your boating knowledge and skills. These courses are only available to members. Taking a course with fellow members gives you an opportunity to not only learn from the instructor, but also to learn from the experiences of fellow boaters. As a member you may participate in the district and national meetings to learn from people in other areas.

Some of the more specific benefits and opportunities afforded members of USPS / KPS include:

- Opportunity to receive discounts on purchases from Dell Computer, Nobeltec [producer of navigation software], Sounding magazine

If you think you are interested in becoming a member please click: [ Becoming a USPS Member ]

Education: Education is a cornerstone of USPS and to this end we offer a variety of educational courses:

The Boat Smart Course - This is our introductory boating safety course for the general public. This course is a formal introduction to boating and boating safety and is beneficial to folks planning on buying their first boat, those who already own a boat and would like to feel more comfortable on the water, and even to those "old hands" who have never had formal training in boat handling and boat safety. For more information including the course schedule, please click here: [ Boat Smart Course.htm ]

Member Courses - Once you have successfully completed the Boat Smart course, you are eligible to become a member of KPS. Membership allows you to pursue additional and more detailed courses aimed at making you a more well rounded boater. [ Member Course Details ]

Events: One of the goals of the KPS is to help bring people together to share in boating and community events. The USPS is a not-for-profit organization that wants to serve the community in which we live. To this end, each year we plan a series of events aimed at serving the boating public and the community. Please visit our EVENTS page to see which activities you might enjoy as a member or as a guest. [ This Year's Events Schedule ]

Vessel Safety Check program: Is your boat ready for the season? Two things that contribute to maximum enjoyment of your boating experiences are safety and comfort. The Vessel Safety Check program is a joint effort of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and the United States Power Squadrons to provide boaters with the knowledge that their vessel is operating in compliance with Federal and State Boating regulations and that they have taken the necessary steps to assure themselves and their guests the maximum comfort and safety. This program is a voluntary, no cost service provided to the boating public. To learn more please visit [ Give me the details on the VSC program ]