The Kent Narrows Power Squadron is a unit of United States Power
Squadrons (USPS) and a member of District 5 covering the Mid-Atlantic
States. Our power and sail members are primarily from Queen
Anne’s County, the home of the Kent Narrows, a popular
water gateway for the Eastern Shore. The USPS is a non-profit
organization dedicated to boating education, civic service and
social activities. For membership information contact Jack
Yeigh at 410-643-2106
Boating
Education – classes
We offer
a Basic Boating Course to the public, both in a classroom setting
and as a home study course. For members there are a complete variety
of advanced classes (Seamanship, Piloting, Navigation Sail, Marine
Electronics, Weather, etc.) For information about courses
contact Scott Tompkins
at 410-827-6230
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, which successfully meets
the Coast Guard recommended standards, is awarded the Coast Guard
Sticker for that year. To arrange a free vessel safety examination
contact Jack Hoffman
410-643-6472.
Civic
Service
Our squadron
is also interested in civic service. Related to boating we do
chart updating as well as public education. We also do some general
civic service, such as providing Christmas bags for needy senior
citizens and road cleanup.
Squadron
Activities
As we are
all interested in boating, we hold boating rendezvous, have a
variety of meetings with dinner and speakers, and generate an
interesting and informative monthly newsletter. A boat is not
necessary for membership.
Regular
Meeting Schedule
Executive
meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month, at the
Kent Island Yacht Club, 1900 hours. Regular meetings with buffet,
when held, are also at the Kent Island Yacht Club, with social
hour at 1800, and dinner hour at 1900.
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