Staten Island
Sail and Power Squadron
75th Anniversary • 1934-2009
About SISPS and Membership Benefits.
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What is SISPS?

Since 1934, Staten Island Sail and Power Squadron has been teaching safety to the boaters of Staten Island, New York. Staten Island is one of the 5 boroughs of New York City.

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A unit of the United States Power Squadrons, SIPS has a vibrant educational program including the public Safe Boating course and a variety of courses available to its members. All courses are taught by volunteer instructors.

SIPS members also enjoy an active social calendar of parties, picnics and on the water activities.  In addition, SIPS supports charitable efforts in the community.
Discounts & National Benefits
Discounts are subject to change without notice. Check with
your local squadron or the company offering the discount prior to placing an order.
Discounts on Electronic Charts
Discounts on Dell PCs
USPS Member Benefits

Benefits of SISPS Membership
Becoming a member of SISPS offers opportunities to learn more about boating and to interact with others who share your interests.

Upon qualification for membership, you receive local
squadron information via the SISPS Beacon, as well as a subscription to the USPS Ensign.  You may also be
interested in our boat insurance program and discounted membership in Boat US.

Boating Education
SISPS Educational Program provides opportunities
to take courses in:
Seamanship
Piloting
Advanced Piloting
Navigation
Senior Navigation
Engine Maintenance
Marine Electronics
Sail
Weather
Cruise Planning
Instructor Preparation

In addition, self-study Learning Guides are
available on many topics, including:
Oceanography
Marlinspike
Amateur Radio
Water Skiing Safety

Gatherings
In addition to general meetings and programs, SIPS
members gather formally and informally at:
Change of Watch
Rendezvous
Weekend Cruise
Land Sea Fest & Fish Fry
District Spring Conference
Holiday Brunch (Benefits Staten Island Foundling Hospital)
Founders Day
District Spring Conference
USPS Triangle
• Education •
• Civic Service •
• Boating Club •
SISPS offers it all to our members.

Membership is offered to every person that has successfully completed one of our public boating courses. Other courses may be accepted.

For more information about our squadron or to learn how to become a member, contact our membership chairman:

P/C Mary Podolak, SN
718-238-1922
Email
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This page last updated: Monday, June 14, 2010