Marco Island Sail and Power Squadron

Marco Island Sail and Power Squadron is the local unit of the 100 year old, not-for-profit, United States Power Squadrons who has been dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable for recreational boaters. Marco Island Sail and Power Squadron for 35 years has focused on following three objectives, community and civic service, providing advanced boating courses including on the water training and social activities for our members.
Our civic and community services are focused on making boating safer. Our public ABC Boating Safety Course covers all the basics of boating needed to obtain a State Of Florida Boat Operator Certificate. We also offer short seminars to the public on a variety of boating topics. Specially trained and certified squadron members volunteer their time to conduct courtesy Vessel Safety Checks. We organize special events such as our very popular Marine Flare Safety Demonstration.
For our members we offer a variety of educational and on-the water programs including Seamanship, Piloting and Advanced Piloting for coastal navigation and two celestial/GPS courses for off-shore navigation . Specific skill related courses are also available including Engine Maintenance, Marine Electronics , Weather and several others.
Our social activities include cruises, raft-ups, parties , boating based picnics, on the water scavenger hunts, marine programs, luncheons and diner meetings. Our organization has lots fun while staying focused on safe boating through education For more details about MISPS and our public and squadron based activities visit our web site.