UNITED STATES POWER SQUADRONS - HANDBOOK & ROSTER 1941 - 42 WWII

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UNITED STATES POWER SQUADRONS - HANDBOOK & ROSTER 1941-42 - WW2 - Published by Gray Marine Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan. Measures 6 1'2" x 9" and in very good condition. UNITED STATES POWER SQUADRONS ORGANIZED FEBRUARY 2, 1914. 116 + 75 pages. The purpose of the United States Power Squadrons shall be to establish a high standard of skill in the handling and navigation of yachts, to encourage the study of the science of navigation, to cooperate with the agencies of the United States Government charged with the enforcement of the laws and regulations relating to navigation and to stimulate interest in activities which will tend to the upbuilding of our Navy, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine. 86 pages, Fleet roster, color plates of flags, advertising. Nice navigation and nautical collectible. Media mail delivery in the Continental US is $ 5.00. Will ship Worldwide and will combine shipping when practical.
The
United States Power Squadrons
(
USPS
) DBA America's Boating Club, is a
non-profit
educational organization, founded in 1914, whose mission is to improve
maritime
safety and enjoyability through classes in
seamanship
,
navigation
, and
other related subjects
. The USPS comprises approximately 45,000 members organized into
450 squadrons
across the
United States
and in some
US territories
. It is the largest U.S. non-profit boating organization and has been honored by three
U.S. presidents
for its
civic contributions
. Its official publication is
The Ensign
magazine.
There are many educational opportunities available within the United States Power Squadrons. USPS offers courses that teach
basic knowledge
necessary to operate boats safely and legally. The basic course meets the requirements set forth by
NASBLA
. The United States Power Squadrons offer courses in advanced
navigation
using modern equipment such as
GPS
and
Radar
. Courses are even offered in
celestial navigation
. USPS also teaches advanced courses in Weather, Marine Engine Maintenance, Marine Electronic and Electrical Systems, Sail, and Cruise Planning.
The United States Power Squadrons conducts vessel safety checks. During a vessel safety check, a qualified USPS vessel examiner will board vessels (with permission) and check for the presence and condition of various pieces of equipment required by federal and state laws for the safe operation of that particular vessel. A vessel safety check is provided at no charge and is not a law enforcement boarding. If the boat carries the proper equipment, a sticker will be awarded to display on the vessel. If a boat does not pass the inspection, the USPS informs the owners, but does not report its findings to any law enforcement or government agency.
A parallel organization operates in Canada under the name
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons
(CPS)
in English and
Escadrilles canadiennes de plaisance
(ECP)
in French. It was founded as an offshoot of USPS in 1938.
Contents
1
United States Power Squadrons Ensign
2
See also
3
References
4
External links
United States Power Squadrons Ensign
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USPS Ensign (Flag)
The USPS ensign
[1]
features a red canton with 13 white stars around a fouled (entangled or twisted) anchor. The body of the flag contains 13 vertical blue and white stripes. This flag was designed by Roger Upton and
Charles F. Chapman
for the United States Power Squadrons, and by 1915, the flag was officially adopted by the organization. The design and other specifications of this ensign are described in the USPS bylaws and also in the operations manual.