WELCOME!  Fox Valley is a member of the United States Power Squadrons^®, the world's largest private boating organization.  We received our charter in December 1970 as an extension of the Evanston Power Squadron.

Organized in 1914, USPS is a non profit, educational organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes in seamanship, navigation and related subjects. Our members are boating families who contribute to their communities by promoting safe boating through education. We enjoy participating with our fellow members on the water and in the classroom. USPS has some 60,000 members organized into 33 Districts and 450 squadrons across the country and in some US territories. USPS is America's largest non-profit boating organization and has been honored by three US presidents for its civic contributions.

Fox Valley began as an extension of the Evanston Power Squadron/District 20.  The charter creating a separate squadron was granted 7 December 1970. 

Each squadron's activities involve the three primary objectives of USPS: community service, continuing education, and enjoying the friendship and camaraderie of our fellow members.

EDUCATION

"I do solemnly pledge myself...to promote and perpetuate...high standards of navigation and seamanship." ...member's pledge.

We all took the Pledge as members of the United States Power Squadrons^®.  Education is one of our primary reasons for existence.  Fox Valley Sail and Power Squadron has always taken pride in its educational efforts.  For many years, this Squadron has taught every course USPS offers.   The awarding of D20's Prince Henry Award has recognized our effort many times.

In keeping with the tradition of "high standards of navigation and seamanship."  Fox Valley Sail and Power Squadron annually offers a series of educational courses designed to encourage the study of boat handling, seamanship and the science of navigation to the public and as advanced grades to USPS members.  These courses are held in the Northwest Fox River Valley Suburbs of Chicago, primarily in the Elgin, Hoffman Estates/Schaumburg and Palatine communities and as far northwest as Hampshire, IL.

CIVIC

Our civic contribution is demonstrated by the number and quality of our Public Boating Courses.  These courses, held in the Northwest Suburbs, primarily in the Elgin, Hoffman Estates/Schaumburg and Palatine, Illinois communities are given free of charge through the volunteer efforts of our squadron members. (there is a nominal charge for books and materials, and may include a nominal charge for location expenses) We also provide information to the boating public through informational booths at several boat shows and our participation during National Safe Boating  Week and at the Annual July 4th Parade in Fox Lake, Illinois.

SOCIAL

Social activities include several cruises during the summer months on the Chain of Lakes in north central Illinois and Lake Michigan and monthly dinner meetings from September through May.  We have guests at each meeting who speak on boating related topics.  Though our membership is spread far and wide, we try to hold our dinner meetings in the Elgin/Schaumburg area which has convenient access to major highways not to mention great restaurants, though we have been know to haunt our favorite venues in Carpentersville and McHenry, Illinois. This is your opportunity to make life-long friends that share your love of boating.