Raritan Bay Power Squadron

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The Raritan Bay Power Squadron is one of 450 regional squadrons that make up the world's largest boating educational and social family oriented organization for power and sail boating, The United States Power Squadrons. Our members are comprised of boating families who contribute to their communities by promoting safe boating on the water and in the classroom and enjoy extensive social activities.  Area we service (see number 12 on map).

Our public Boating Course is Nationally recognized as the most complete boating safety course available and meets requirements for New Jersey boating certification!

Note:  Mandatory boating education for all boaters

in New Jersey

was required by State Law Effective June 1, 2009

 

FAQ about the new law

 

We offer four public boating courses each year.  These courses, upon successful completion, meet New Jersey State Certification requirements for boats and (PWC) personal watercraft operation, and also meets the requirements of all other states.

Learn about our Public Boating Course 

  National Safe Boating Test

Learn about other courses available to our members

Click here for the USPS public boating course locater

 

 

Learn if your boat is safe and properly equipped

by obtaining a free non jeopardy

Vessel Safety Check (VSC)

 

 

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Tropical Storm Ernesto - See the damage

Raritan Bay Power Squadron Training Newark and Jersey City first responders

Office of Coast Survey - Notice to Mariners Chart Updates

USCG Notice to Mariners District 1 New

 

REMINDERS:

 
 

Jan 21 - Members meeting and election of officers for 2010, no cost dinner, Keyport Yacht Club

 

Jan 27 - D/4 Officers Training

 

Feb 1-6 - USPS Annual Meeting

 

Feb 20 - Squadron Change of Watch and dinner dance

 

March 12-13 D/4 spring conference

 

March 18 Members meeting and no cost dinner, Keyport Yacht Club

 

March 21 D/4 Memorial Service

 

April 15 Members meeting and Pot Luck Dinner

 

May 20 Members meeting and no cost dinner, Keyport Yacht Club

 

May 22-28 National Safe Boating Week

 

June 19 Squadron Picnic

 

 

 

                     For details of all events click on the Calendar button above and left

 

 

 

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