Point Wilson Sail and Power Squadron

About Us

Who are we?

We are your friends and neighbors living in East Jefferson county who are members of an organization which encourages and promotes safe, skilled handling and navigation of sail and power boats. We are a local unit of the United States Power Squadrons^®, a voluntary, non-profit fraternal boating organization that has the objectives of education and civic service.

The Point Wilson Sail and Power Squadron is a 501c(3) educational non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible. We received our Charter on March 22, 2006. Current membership: 68.

Our Purpose as a Squadron Unit

Promoting and teaching Safe Boating on the Water and in the Classroom.

Squadrons contribute to boating safety by offering local public boating safety classes several times each year.

USPS members provide vessel safety examinations for recreational boats and personal watercraft.

Members enjoy friendship and camaraderie on and off the water with fellow members who share your love of the water and a desire for knowledge about boating.

Squadrons provide a full range of classes, covering everything from knots to celestial navigation.

Squadrons provide chart update information to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as part of the Cooperative Charting Program.

Fun is a major component of USPS membership. On the water, in the class room and at all squadron functions.

Squadron Meetings

Our squadron meets monthly, on the third Tuesday, September through June, in Port Townsend. Meetings are informal pot-luck dinners, no uniform is required. There is usually a guest speaker on a topic of local marine interest.

November meeting: Tuesday, 20 November 2007
1800 Potluck begins: Bring your favorite dish and share with others, make it fun!
1900 Program begins: Program: At this month's meeting Larry Crockett, Port of PT Executive Director, and Jim Pivarnik, Port of PT Deputy Director, will discuss the proposed changes to Boat Haven's commercial basin and A and B docks. Preliminary proposals for these changes can be found by going to the Port's website: http://www.portofpt.com/renovation.htm .
Location: Port Townsend Yacht Club, 2503 Washington St., PT Townsend, WA.

Boating Classes

We offer America's Boating Course to the members of our community for learning the basics of safe boating. The classes are useful to all boaters, from the fisherman in an outboard to the skipper in a family cruiser to the sailing enthusiast. Instruction is at no charge, there is a nominal $35 fee for course materials For time and location of our next class contact:

Advanced Classes for Power Squadron Members

When you complete the Boating Class, consider joining the Point Wilson Sail and Power Squadron to continue your boating education by taking the advanced classes available. Subjects include boat handling, Inland & Coastal Navigation, Offshore Navigation, Electromechanical Systems, and the Marine Environment. For a list of classes see: advanced classes.

For more information about educational opportunities contact:

Vessel Safety Checks

We offer Vessel Safety Checks (VSC) to boat owners in the East Jefferson County area. A Vessel Safety Check is a FREE courtesy examination of your boat (vessel) to verify the presence and condition of certain Safety Equipment required by State and Federal regulations. Those boats that pass the examination receive a decal. Those that do not pass are given a list of items that should be corrected. For more information or to arrange for a VSC.
Contact Ken Shaver , (360) 385-0629, or Bob Lehnert, (360) 379-2610

For more information about Point Wilson Sail and Power Squadron please contact:

Unit Commander Natalie Hutton		Mailing address: Point Wilson Sail and Power Squadron PO Box 1930 Port Townsend WA 98368-0064 email: