Membership is by application and is for anyone who shares our common love of boating, has passed the public boating course*, or Boat/SMART® and who is interested in advancing the objectives of the organization: the education of members, participation in civic programs, and the creation of an atmosphere of friendship and camaraderie among members.

Member Benefits

As a member of the finest boating organization in the world, you are entitled to many benefits:

Educational

• 11 diverse and challenging courses, as well as a variety of supplemental programs on exciting boating topics.

• Boating videotape libraries maintained by your squadron.

Financial

• A program that offers members the best and most competitive boating insurance.

• A USPS Visa® credit card that offers competitive rates, no annual fee and a cash-back incentive for your squadron.

• A program offering a discount membership that saves you money on boating equipment purchases.

• A 501(c)(3) federal tax exempt status that allows you to deduct many USPS expenses on your income taxes.

Informational

• 12 Issues of The Ensign magazine that contain boating information.

• 12 Issues of the Carquinez Currents newsletter that contain squadron activities.

• 3 Issues of Light 25 newsletter that contain local district activities.

• The Port Captains Program that offers a directory of USPS® members who are available to assist you in unfamiliar waters.

Further Membership Information

For more squadron membership information you may contact our membership chairperson by email. membership@carquinez.org

Additional USPS Educational Materials are available to the public. 

*The successful completing of the public boating course refers to the course offered by USPS®, CPS (Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons), or the Coast Guard Auxiliary. If you have taken the home study or video version of the USPS® course but have not taken the examination, arrangements can be made with Carquinez Squadron to take the examination.