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The Lake George Power Squadron (LGPS) is associated with the United States Power Squadrons (USPS). The name "Power Squadron" dates back to 1912, when gasoline- powered craft were first beginning to appear. Roger Upton, Rear Commodore of the Boston Yacht Club, formed a Power Squadron within the club. Its purpose was to  provide instruction in power boat handling and foster camaraderie among power  boat members. The Power Squadron was immediately successful. In 1914, representatives from 70 east coast yacht clubs and boating associations met at the  New York Yacht Club and formed Power Squadrons. As the years passed, USPS expanded the geographical reach and scope of its activities. Today, the USPS is America's largest private, nonprofit, non-governmental, and non-military boating organization with approximately 70,000 members dedicated to serving men, women, and families who love recreational boating. The USPS consists of 450 squadrons, regionally organized into districts. The Lake George Power Squadron is a member  of USPS's District 2.

The Lake George Power Squadron is made up of a lot of ordinary people who love boating. Youngsters and old timers, neophytes and old salts, weekend sailors and circumnavigators, sailors, power boaters, jet skiers, windsurfers, canoers, and kayakers make up our membership. You do not need to own a boat to join. Our members are drawn from the Lake George, Saratoga, and Capital District area of Northeast New York State.

We are a fellowship organization, promoting camaraderie and educational opportunities  among boaters on a local, regional, and national basis. Many social activities, both on and off water, take place throughout the year.   Contact us to find out more!

Our organization's primary purpose is to promote boating safety by offering area sailors and power boaters courses in basic boating, navigation, and piloting.We are not involved with law enforcement or on-the-water patrols.