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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 among boaters on a local,
regional, and national basis. Many social activities, both on and off
water, take place
throughout the year.
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.
Our public boating class is offered twice a year, in the spring and fall.
Please
check our Boating
Course page for current times and dates. This class is
approved
by the U.S. Coast Guard and the State of New York and meets or exceeds
all current
state and insurance company requirements for boater education. Instruction
is free
of charge, there is a nominal fee for books and materials.
Additional
courses in weather, marine electronics, sailing, engine maintenance,
cruise planning, seamanship, and advanced navigation skills are available
to
squadron members.
Membership
requirements are simple and straightforward.
1)
An aspiring member must have successfully completed a Basic Boating
Course such as the one offered by the U.S. Power Squadrons, the Coast
Guard
Auxiliary, or the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons and have been approved
by the Squadron Executive Committee..
2)
One must be at least 16 years of age for full voting membership.
3)
One must be willing to support and contribute to the work of our Squadron
and
USPS® as a whole.
Once
these simple requirements are met, a simple application form is completed
and returned to any squadron officer.
If
you are interested in joining the Lake George Power Squadron, please contact
Max Gollmer at join@lgps.org.
Additional information is also available on the USPS
web site.
Contact
any of our officers on our officers
page.
Sign
up for a Squadron Boating Course in your area.
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