Port Captain...
A Port
Captain is a member of the United States Power Squadrons®, who
stands ready, at all times of his or her choosing, to provide advice
and assistance to USPS® members, and if the Port Captain chooses, to
others making contact.
The Port Captain can recommend mechanics, sail makers, and repair
yards in the area as well as medical and dental facilities in his or
her locale. the Port Captain can also direct weary sailors and
boaters to local restaurants and motels.
The Port Captain is familiar with the activities of local USPS®
squadrons, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
While Port Captains are under no obligation to provide more than
friendly advice, they are persons who enjoy meeting people and
serving their fellows.
Still, their primary expertise lies in their knowledge of local
waters and unmarked hazards to safe navigation. The objective is to
provide information, reliable advice and comradeship. Their aim is
make fellow members feel they are welcome and have found a friend.
It is inevitable that word of the program will circulate through the
boating public....Port Captains are to project the image of being
part of a fraternal organization devoted to boating safety. Persons
interested in USPS® or the public Boating Course (SM) will be
referred to their nearest squadron commander or squadron educational
officer.
Knowledge, seamanship, service to others, friendship and fraternity
-- this has been the essence of the United States Power Squadrons®
since 1913.
Please refer to the
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
page if you need more information about the Port Captains program.
The Port Captain's Directory is available to USPS members via the
following link:
USPS Member Port Captain's
Directory
For other
boating area information check the
Boating Guide to America.
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