Members save Money . . . Discount ON YOUR BOAT INSURANCE 23% - 20% based on courses completed and another 3% for a Vessel Safety Check MEMBER BENEFITS and Discounts Member Benefits     Enjoy Special Organizational Discounts on valuable services: Boat U.S. Membershp Infocus LCD Ensign Magazine Discountech/Microsoft Software Dell Computer (10%) C-Map McGraw Hill On-line Bookstore John Hancock (LTC) West Marine Maptech® Software and Charts Nobeltec® Software, Charts, Tides and Currents (25%) Soundings Magazine USPS® Port Captains Tax deduction on dues and some travel expenses Hamilton Marine Rosepoint Navigation Software Members Helping Members Port Captains Program Provides members with travel tips and local information when traveling in unfamiliar areas. Opportunities for FUN Participate in on-the-water activities, Cruises and Rendezvous with special friends. Enjoy social events, potluck dinners, picnics, parties and interesting meetings with special guest speakers on topics of interest to boaters ... Involve your Children and Grandchildren Youth web at www.USPS4Kids.org Kids Crew Program Youth Activity Poster Contests Water Safety Kids Games Youth Program Partners such as the BSA-Sea Scouts FREE Vessel Safety Check A FREE Vessel Safety Check Program for members certifies your watercraft as meeting all current U.S. Coast Guard regulations for boating safety Cooperative Charting Opportunity for Community Leadership Service through the Cooperative Charting Program Expand your Boating Knowledge through the United States Power Squadrons Educational Curriculum Sail Weather Seamanship Engine Maintenance Piloting Marine Electronics Advanced Piloting Cruise Planning Navigation Link to more informationn