United States Power Squadrons

The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) comprise a non-profit boating organization dedicated to promoting education about boating safety to make the experience of boating more enjoyable. USPS activities include teaching boating, seamanship, and engine maintenance courses, and conducting district meetings, educational seminars, and seasonal conferences.

The USPS is made up of thirty-three districts containing a total of four hundred and fifty squadrons across the United States. District 16 of the USPS was founded in 1944, and includes seventeen squadrons representing the majority of boating areas in Washington State. The Bellingham Power Squadron is located in District 16.

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