Lake George Power Squadron

If the course you took was with a United States Power Squadron affiliated local Squadron, the USPS can check their records to see if they have on file a record of you passing one of their approved courses. The USPS Headquarters can be reached at 888-367-8777 and follow the prompts for more information and to request a duplicate. If the course you took was conducted by NYS Parks and Recreation, you may search for a replacement card by visiting https://ilostmycard.com/ and entering the information requested. Unfortunately, if either of these two sources is unable to locate your credentials, you will be required to take another boating course to obtain a certificate.

A USPS (United States Power Squadrons) Vessel Safety Check is a free, courtesy examination of a vessel/boat to ensure it meets federal and state safety regulations. It’s conducted by certified vessel examiners who are members of the USPS or the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. The goal is to help boaters ensure their vessels are safe and compliant, not to issue citations. The primary aim is to educate boaters about safety and encourage compliance with regulations. Convenient and flexible: Checks can be scheduled at a mutually convenient time and place, such as at the dock, launch ramp, or even at the boat owner’s home. What’s checked: The exam covers essential safety equipment and compliance with regulations, including registration, navigation lights, life jackets, fire extinguishers, and more. Passing the check: If the boat passes the check, the owner receives a Coast Guard Auxiliary decal indicating compliance for that year. What if my boat does not pass?: If the boat doesn’t pass, the examiner provides a written report detailing the necessary corrections.

The Lake George Power Squadron’s “Bridge” and “Executive Committee” meets infrequently at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Burnt Hills, NY, specifically in the Meeting Room at 547 Saratoga Rd. Meetings are typically held at 6:30 pm (1830 hrs) on the third Wednesday of each month. For detailed information and to determine if we will be meeting, please visit the Contact Us Page on this website, complete the requested information and click SEND MESSAGE button – we will respond shortly.

The Lake George Power Squadron conducts a course that is open to the public and also several advanced courses for its members. The primary course offered to the public is America’s Boating Course 3 – [ABC-3]: This course, open to the public – The America’s Boating Course is designed to familiarize the student with the fundamentals of safe boating and qualifies for certification in most states that require a boating education before operating a boat or personal watercraft. The 8-hour course is structured for one night a week for two hours each session or over a weekend day. A course study guide and supporting materials is provided at a nominal fee. Instructors are USPS Certified Instructors and receive no compensation for teaching. Subjects covered include Boat handling under normal conditions; Types of boats and boating terminology; Required and recommended equipment; Boating regulations and navigation rules; Lines and knots; Adverse conditions and emergencies; Weather; Charts and aids to navigation; Regional boating; Piloting techniques; Engine troubleshooting; Trailer boating and PWC Operation.

To learn more about the courses LGPS offers – Click HERE.