The Cambridge Sail Power Squadron is a unit of United States Power
Squadrons (USPS) and a member of District 5 covering the Mid-Atlantic
States. Our members are primarily from Dorchester County, the home of the Choptank River, one of the largest rivers in the Chesapeake Bay. The USPS is a non-profit
organization dedicated to boating education, civic service and
social activities. For membership information, contact John O'Reilly
at 410-228-1856.
Membership Benefits
Squadron members are entitled to
free education, tax deductions, discounts on boating-oriented products
and services, USPS boat insurance, “The Ensign” magazine, “Choptank Currents”
electronic newsletter, and many other special programs. Please click here for more benefits from USPS.
Boating
Education – classes
We
offer many Seminars on Charting and Weather and a Basic Boating
Course to the public at several locations around Dorchester County. For Members,
there are advanced classes in Seamanship and Piloting, For information about courses, contact George Seifert at 410-397-8811.
Vessel
Examination
The USPS supports the Coast Guard Recreational Boating Safety Program.
Squadron members trained as Vessel examiners provide safety checks
for interested boat owners. A vessel that successfully meets
the Coast Guard recommended standards is awarded the Coast Guard
Sticker for that year. To arrange a free vessel safety examination,
contact Bob Hammerton
at 410-228-7682.
Civic
Service
Our Squadron is also interested in
civic service. Related to boating we do chart updating and public education. We also do some general civic service such as Safe
Boating Week, Flare Demonstrations, and working with the local YMCA on youth programs.
Squadron
Activities
As we are all interested in boating, we hold many on the water activities and boating rendezvous. Contact John O'Reilly. We also have a night at the local Delmarva Shorebirds and a fall family picnic. We publish “Choptank Currents,” an interesting and
informative monthly newsletter. Contact Larry Davies at 410-901-2477. Our District also publishes the Mark 5 newsletter. A boat is not necessary for Membership.
Regular
Meeting Schedule
Executive Committee Meetings are
scheduled on the fourth Thursday of every month at Cambridge Library at 1930. Membership Meetings with a buffet dinner and guest
speakers are also held at various locations on the second Thursday of the month
unless otherwise specified: social hour begins at 1800 and dinner at
1900.
CSPS Bridge Officers
Commander Wayne Rigby, AP
Executive Officer Nile Simpson, JN
Educational Officer George Seifert, SN
Administrative Officer John O'Reilly, AP
Secretary Patty Kaczmarek, S
Treasurer George McComas Jr., AP
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