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Founded
in 1967, Virginia Beach Sail and Power Squadron (VBSPS) is a local,
non-profit, fraternal boating organization dedicated to making
recreational boating (sail and power) safer and more enjoyable through
education, community/civic service, and social activities. Our
members are from Virginia Beach and surrounding communities in the
Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Our primary boating area is the
Southern Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. This squadron is a unit
of United States Power Squadrons®.
As
a fraternal boating club, we associate with like-minded people who like
boating and like to be around boats. The boating experience of our members
varies. Many are experienced cruisers; some are licensed captains;
some are primarily fishermen; some have limited time on the water; and
some are still waiting to purchase their first boat. Regardless of
experience, all share the belief that personal and crew's safety can be
increased through education and experience.
Some
of our water-based activities include cruising to various locations,
rendezvous and raft-up events, navigation contests, the occasional
fishing trips, and we've even been known to conduct a blind dingy race
or two. We also hold land-based events such as monthly dinner
meetings with guest speakers, pig roasts, picnics, cooperative charting
events with results reported to NOAA, and if you've attended the Mile
Marker Zero party, we're the ones running the crab races. With
each activity, we stress two things: Be Safe and Have Fun!
Sound
like an organization you may want
to join? Active membership is available to those who
pass a qualified course on boating safety fundamentals. Once a
member, you can continue enhancing both your knowledge and boating
pleasure by taking Advanced
Grade or Elective courses. We're always looking for
new, energetic and enthusiastic members, but before you make that final
decision to join, we invite you to check us out. Come back to this
website often, check our schedule of events, see if our idea of fun
matches yours, and attend one of our meetings as a visitor. Our
meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Watch the
"Next Event" box for meeting time, location and program
specifics.
If you are interested in our Public Education, check out our Public Boating Courses Page.
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