We
are a non-profit unit of District
23 (see
jurisdiction map) under the
United States Power Squadrons®; and,
are are located on the East Atlantic Coast in Southeast Volusia County Florida.
Centered in the New Smyrna Beach/Edgewater-Oak Hill area, our goal is to promote safe boating on our waters and to ensure
everybody is equipped with the knowledge needed to make responsible decisions
behind the helm. We achieve these goals by offering educational courses that
teach boaters the essentials as well as the most advanced aspects needed. Along
with offering classes to the public, the Ponce Inlet Squadron also plans
activities designed to bring together the community and enjoy our waterways.
Ponce Inlet extends a welcome to everybody willing to enjoy boating to its
fullest extent.
District 23
District 23 is one of the 33
Districts which make up the United States Power
Squadrons®, the world's largest non-profit, family
oriented, recreational boating organization devoted to
safe boating through education. Our National
Organization has more than 50,000 enthusiastic members
throughout the United States and Puerto Rico who provide
public boating education courses to all current and
prospective boaters. Districts are made up of local
squadrons in their regional areas. District 23 is
composed of eleven squadrons located in Northeastern and
Central Florida, with a total membership of about 1,200
members. USPS squadrons, as part of their civic
services, conduct boating courses for the general
public. In this regard, all eleven squadrons of
District 23 hold
Boat Smart® or the
Squadron
Boating Course®
for the public
throughout the year. These classes are designed to
instruct recreational boaters in safe boat handling, and
are approved by and meet certification requirements of
all fifty states of the United States. To meet the
needs of those who would like to take a safe boating
course but cannot attend scheduled classes, USPS offers
America's Boating Course®; this course
allows the public to receive instruction using a compact
disk with their personal computer and a detailed
instruction book. Completion of the course requires the
participant take a closed book proctored examination
administered by a local USPS squadron. All eleven
squadrons of District 23 participate in
America's
Boating Course®. If you are interested in taking a
safe boating course, call this toll free number for
information on when and where the next
Boat Smart®
or the Squadron Boating Course® starts at a
squadron near you, or get the details on
America's
Boating Course®!
1-888-367-8777
Educated Boaters Are Safe Boaters - Call Today For A
Course Near You!
*** Our local information request hot-line 877-276-0837
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