The Cape Fear Sail and Power Squadron is a non-profit organization dedicated to safe boating education and promoting high standards of navigation and seamanship.. The squadron is a unit of District 27 of the United States Power Squadrons (USPS)^®. Districts tie a geographical group of Squadrons together (see map) and provide administrative oversight. USPS is the national organization that overviews and provides services to the Districts and Squadrons. This squadron covers the greater Wilmington North Carolina area and has over 200 members, divided between power boaters and sailors. Several times a year we conduct boating safety classes for the general public. Throughout the year, we teach advanced and elective courses for our members. A member can progress from basic boating knowledge to advanced navigation through the comprehensive courses offered. Members can also take courses in marine electronics, sail, engine maintenance, cruise planning, weather, and many other specialty interests. We also do courtesy Vessel Safety Checks (VSC) for any boat owners in the area, and we assist NOAA by verifying nautical charts through a program called Cooperative Charting.  

     Checkout the latest photos in the Photo Album. As you will see, we are serious about our boating; but we do have fun.

      Review a copy of the Cape Fear Sail & Power Squadron newsletter, the CAPE FEAR FOGHORN

SAFE BOATING does not just happen.    If you are on the waterways, it is important to have basic boating knowledge, like "rules of the road".  These rules will define who is expected to do what under any given situation during normal operation of their boat, or in a emergency situation. You can learn all this, and more,  by taking the classes offered by the Cape Fear Power Squadron.

Upon completion of our Safe Boating Course, consider joining the Cape Fear Sail and Power Squadron and continuing your boating education by taking our advanced classes.  You would become a member of Americans Boating Club® and become part of a strictly volunteer, non-profit organization, that has an objective of Self Education, being a Fraternal Boating Club, and performing Civic Services.  If you are a member of the United States Power Squadrons who has moved into this area and want to transfer to the Cape Fear Power Squadron, please contact the Squadron Secretary.

You can save money, too!  Many insurance companies offer discounts to boat owners who have successfully completed this course.  And there are other benefits!

Here are some ADVANTAGES of a USPS Membership

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