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Note: The USPS standard application form contains requirements and qualifications more relevant to applying for US-based membership than for someone joining in Japan. Please fill out as much of the form as possible and send it along to our Membership Chairman. He will contact you to confirm your membership and ask for any additional information if required.

Click here to download the TSPS/USPS Application Form (.pdf file)

Who Can Join?

Anyone in Japan with an interest in safe sailing or motor boating. Potential members can be of any nationality and should speak English. After joining, new members can sign up for one of our basic boating courses or for a prep class for the English version of the class 1 or 2 Japanese Boat Operator License exams given twice a year.

What is USPS? 

Organized in 1914, USPS is a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes in seamanship, navigation and related subjects. Our members are boating families who contribute to their communities by promoting safe boating through education. We enjoy participating with our fellow members on the water and in the classroom. USPS has some 60,000 members organized into 450 squadrons across the country and in some US territories. USPS is America’s largest non-profit boating organization and has been honored by three US presidents for its civic contributions. (For additional information, visit our web page at www.usps.org or call toll free: 888.367.8777)

 USPS Membership Benefits 

• Save money, up to 23% on your boat insurance (20% based on courses completed and another 3% for a Vessel Safety Check)
• Enjoy special discounts on services including Sea Tow membership, Vessel Assist membership, Boat/US membership, and more 
• Members helping members through a Port Captains program that includes cruising/travel tips based on local information
• Opportunities to have FUN that include land based as well as on-the-water recreational and civic service activities
• Organized cruises & rendezvous with special friends that are suitable for the entire family
• Social events, potluck dinners, picnics, parties and interesting meetings with special guest speakers on topics of interest to boaters
• Click Here for complete information on the benefits of membership in United States Power Squadrons

Membership Qualifications

To qualify for active membership in the United States Power Squadrons, you must:

• Be able and willing to contribute time, energy and skills to the objectives of USPS
• Be accepted by the squadron Executive Committee
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have paid all applicable entrance fees and dues

Membership Types

USPS Policy On Human Rights

USPS, its districts, squadrons and members shall at all times observe all federal, state and local Human Rights Laws, regulations and ordinances applicable to any USPS activity, procedure or practice. At no level, National, District or Squadron, may any person be refused membership, denied office, or be prevented from participating in any activity because of any fact or circumstance which would identify that person as one of a protected class of individuals under the Human Rights Laws, regulations or ordinances of any governmental jurisdiction where the person resides, or where USPS conducts business.

National Headquarters Mailing Address:

United States Power Squadrons Toll Free Phone (888) 367-8777 1504 Blue Ridge Road Toll Free Fax (888) 304-0813 Raleigh, NC 27607