North River Sail and Power is one of many squadrons that make-up the United States Power Squadrons. Our mission is to offer recreational boating instruction and safety education to our members and to the public. North River is located in Manhattan so we are surrounded by water.
We focus our efforts in three areas.
- Classes: We start with the America’s Boating Course for basic safety information and the USPS Core Class, Seamanship. We then proceed through four Advanced Grade Navigation classes (Piloting, Advanced Piloting, Junior Navigation & Navigation) and seven Electives (Sail, Engine Maintenance, Weather, Cruise Planing, marine Electrical, marine Communications & Marine navigation Systems). Classes run six to twelve weeks. Students get extensive instruction.
- Seminars: These are one evening lectures designed to give students a broad overview of a topic.
- Boat Operator Certification: The Boat Operator’s Certification Program certifies USPS members at various levels of recreational boating proficiency. The program requires completion of specific classes and seminars, as well as on the water testing.
See all of the courses we offer here
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