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USPS is proud to have served the public and numerous governmental agencies for 94 years.
 
 

The United States Power Squadrons ® (USPS) is a non-profit organization devoted to boating education and promoting safe boating. It is comprised of 33 districts and over 400 squadrons. USPS is the nation's largest boating education organization offering several boating courses to non-members and dozens of advanced, elective and supplemental courses to our members. Fox Valley Sail & Power Squadron  is one of the 17 squadrons of District 20, which covers Central and Northern Illinois, the Northwestern corner of Indiana, and the Southeastern corner of Wisconsin.  The USPS map illustrates the specific locations of squadrons in District 20 and all districts and squadrons across the country.

 

District 20 Summer Cruise & Rendezvous - Fox Valley will host this event on Saturday, July 25 @ the North Point Marina in Winthrop Harbor. Check the District 20 website, www.uspsd20.org for details.

 

Second Annual Corn Boil @ Rustic Harbor - August 22, $10 for all the corn and ribs (or veggie burgers) that you care to eat.  RSVP to Julie and Bill Perry by August 18: jandwperry@comcast.net. 

 

New Public Boating Classes offered- see the Public Boating Course page for details.

 

Change of Watch & District 20 Spring Conference pictures - View them on Newsletters & Pictures page

 

Elective and Advanced Grade classes offered - see the Member Courses page for more information.

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Our newsletter, Tales of the Fox, is posted in the

Newsletter & Pictures section. 

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Immediate Past Commander Charles Merrell, SN presenting the Schuemanship Award to Kai Laubis, AP at the 2009 Change of Watch. This is the Squadron’s highest and most prestigious honor. This award is presented annually to the Squadron member who has made the most significant overall contribution to the Squadron in the areas of seamanship, education, administration and public relations.

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In Action at the Waukegan Regatta !

P/C David Peel, SN, is the proud captain of the Kiva, a Finngulf 41, purchased and shipped over from Finland. 

 

Commander's Welcoming Letter

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"Boating Is Fun...We'll Show You How!"

Check out the fun we have by viewing our Newsletter & Pictures link.  Enjoy the activities, boating events, and informative classes with our Fox Valley Sail & Power Squadron members.

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CONGRATULATIONS 2009 Graduates of Elective and Advanced Grade Classes

 

Piloting

Andrew Camargo, P

Shad Kelley, P

Bill Perry, P
Julie Perry, P
Leeland Watson, P

 

Advanced Piloting

Shad Kelly

Steve Perich

Bill  Perry

Julie Perry

Leeland Watson

Kevin Writght

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Ahoy All Students!

Please let us know what classes you would like to take this year by filling out our Survey of Education Interest & Preferences.

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Great Lakes Boating Packs an Economic Wallop!

Recreational boating on the Great Lakes is big business. Just how big is detailed for the first time in a summary report of boating's economic impacts by the Great Lakes Commission.  As an example, the 4.3 million recreation boats registered  in the eight great lakes states generate nearly $16 billion in spending in a single year.  The report is available online at www.glc.org/recboat. 

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Friend or Foe? Tough to Tell!

U.S. Coast Guard's Admiral Thad Allen discusses the small vessel threat in our ports and on our waterways.  The article can be read online at http://www.usps.org/national/natsec/USNI%20Article.pdf.