What does your USPS Membership Mean?

These are some of the benefits of belonging to the finest and largest boating organization----

 Sharing Boating Knowledge

• Learn from experienced instructors
• Advanced Grade, Elective and Learning Guide material continually updated to prepare our members for the 21st Century
• Self-study courses available on a variety of subjects

• On the water activities, Cruises, Rendezvous, and More
• For the relatively new boater, another boater with whom to cruise
• Squadron social events, parties, picnics, speakers of interest
• Youth programs; involve you children in boating

• Participation in various community projects, Boat Shows, National Safe Boating Week
• Service to NOAA by providing revisions to existing charts through our Cooperative Charting Program
• Promote boating safety by providing Vessel Safety Checks.

• The Port Captains Program is a group of USPS members willing to assist you in unfamiliar waters and cities

• Timely and informative boating and USPS information received via THE ENSIGN® magazine, District 27 CAROLINA BITTS©, and Cape Fear Power Squadron Publication CAPE FEAR FOGHORN©

• Boat/US membership - 50% off normal $19.00 cost
• Sea Tow - $10.00 off normal cost for first year- See Sea Tow website for Discount information
• Maptech - 20% off on software, books, and charts at Maptech's USPS Store. Also get Maptech's free boating charts.
• The Chase Preferred Mortgage Program Exclusively for USPS Members
• West Marine - 10% discount for boaters who have had a Vessel Safety Check.  All boaters have to do to receive the discount is to show a copy of their completed ANSC7012 VSC form.
• C-MAP - Reduced membership cost for Club C-MAP
• A 5% discount through Dell Computer's Member Program. A USPS members number required.
• Nobeltec - a 25% discount on all direct purchases of software and data (charts, etc). Members order thru a special 800 number.

• Most comprehensive boat insurance
• Low rates with additional discounts for Education Achievements
• Special claims consideration
• Personal attention
• Call St. Paul Insurance... 800-763-8777

• 501 {c) (3) status allows personal tax deductions for selected USPS expenses for Squadron, District and National participation