We're passionate about helping recreational boaters to develop the skills and confidence they need to have a safe, fun, and rewarding boating experience. And we're passionate about having fun together and giving back to our communities. Also known as the Beverly-Marblehead Sail & Power Squadron, we are one of 350 squadrons comprising the United States Power Squadrons® and are part of District 12. The mission of USPS, also known as America's Boating Club, is to promote recreational boating safety through education and civic activities while providing fellowship for our members. Our members are generally located on the north shore of Boston, Massachusetts. Our member meetings are held at the Jubilee Yacht Club (127 Water Street, Beverly, MA). Our activities usually occur in and around Salem Sound, Boston Harbor, and Cape Ann. Beverly, Massachusetts

Welcome to the America's Boating Club® Southeastern New England, District 34 Website. America's Boating Club is the world's largest private and fraternal membership organization dedicated to the education of sail and power boaters. District 34 includes cities and towns in Greater Boston, North to Cape Ann, West to Worcester, South to Rhode Island, and Cape Cod. District 34 provides many maritime-oriented educational programs for members and the general boating public. Community service work includes teaching Public Boating Classes, providing Seminars on nautical topics of interest such as GPS, performing Vessel Safety Checks, and assisting NOAA in keeping nautical charts up-to-date (Cooperative Charting). Members also participate in a wide variety of social activities, both on and off the water, such as Dinners, Rendezvous (picnics) and Cruises.

The Berkshire Sail and Power Squadron is a part of the America's Boating Club® which is also known as the United States Power Squadron®, the largest and most respected educational / fraternal boating organization on earth. There are America's Boating Clubs in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 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, performing boat safety checks, and other community involvement. Berkshire Sail and Power Squadron, the only Massachusetts Squadron in District 2, is located in the western part of the state. Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Boston's Premier Sailing School. As a student at Black Rock Sailing School in Boston Harbor, you will receive world class sailing instruction on the best training boats available and receive internationally recognized American Sailing Association (ASA) certifications upon successful course completion. We specialize in training our students at the highest level; whether they dream of bareboat chartering a yacht in exotic locations around the world, or wish to simply explore their local cruising grounds. South Boston, Massachusetts and Warwick, Rhode Island

Boatwise offers US Coast Guard approved Captain's license courses (NO TEST WITH THE USCG), Boating Safety Classes, Coastal Navigation and GPS/Chartplotters/Radar classes, as well as on the water training including docking & maneuvering, on board radar training and night cruising classes. The Boatwise USCG approved OUPV and Master's Courses are widely known for their educational content. Classes in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island

The Boston Harbor Sailing Club is a professional sailing school and membership club founded in 1974 to offer high level sailing instruction and, through memberships, make Boston, Marblehead, Buzzards Bay and New England waters accessible and affordable to the public. Today the Club has 70 boats 23-41 feet in length and two locations – Boston and Westport. Though primarily a membership club and sailing school, all Club services are open to the public. We rent sailboats to visitors and past members and moorings for transient and seasonal use. Boston, Massachusetts

Whether you're already a sailor... or a total newcomer... we'll show you how easy it is to experience the tremendous satisfaction of sailing. No boat? No problem. We offer the highest quality sailing instruction, charters, racing & frostbite racing, navigation courses, seminars and social activities. Whether it is here in Boston, the tropical waters of the Caribbean, or perhaps the Greek Islands and beyond, we can get you or a group sailing no matter what your sailing experience or destination. Boston, Massachusetts

The Bourne Community Boating (BCB) program is designed to be a community-based program for all; focusing on many aspects of boating and marine education. Bourne Community Boating, Inc., (BCB) was formed in 2007 to provide sailing and maritime instruction to people who are full-time residents of the Town of Bourne. BCB's mission is to provide a safe, fun environment so children and adults can enjoy many aspects of the shore-side environment: sailing, rowing, messing around in boats and some marine science. Bourne, Massachusetts

Buzzards Bay Sail and Power Squadron provides many educational opportunities to both the boating public and to its members. One of the key concepts of the United States Power Squadrons is the self-education of its members, meaning that successful students go on to teach other students to perpetuate boating knowledge. USPS instructors who teach public courses are also certified regarding their ability to teach and use modern instructional methods. Our location includes the eastern south coast of Massachusetts and northern Cape Cod.

Sailing: Learn it. Do it. Love it! The Buzzards Sailing School, Inc. (BSS) is a non-profit, community sailing school for young people ages 8 to 18. Our mission is to inspire young people, teach them to master the art of sailing and instill a love of the sport. All of our classes emphasize fun and enjoyment on the water as well as water safety and the learning of sailing skills. Graduates of this program have sailed across oceans, cruised distant coasts, captained traditional schooners and raced high-tech boats in local, collegiate, national and international competitions. The goal of the program is to provide students a fun and safe summer experience built around developing sailing, racing, teamwork and seamanship skills. By learning and doing, young sailors will develop a lifelong love of sailing. Pocasset, Massachusetts

Welcome Aboard! The Cape Cod Sail and Power Squadron is a recreational boating club on Cape Cod. We are part of the United States Power Squadrons. Our 150+ members are sailors, power boaters and paddlers who enjoy being on the legendary waters surrounding Cape Cod. Founded in 1941, the Squadron has been a part of the Cape's nautical tradition for over seven decades. Previously known as the United States Power Squadron, America's Boating Club (ABC) is a nationwide recreational boating club. Our Squadron, Cape Cod, includes men and women, sailors and power boaters, as well as kayakers. We conduct boating courses and seminars for the public and more advanced courses for our members. Members teach all our courses. Cape Cod, Massachusetts

The Charles River Sailing Academy at the MIT Sailing Pavilion is open to sailors aged 11-16, and is led by MIT Sailing Coach and former U.S. Sailing Team Coach Mike Kalin and his staff of qualified and experienced instructors. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Maritime fun for Kids. COASTAL DISCOVERIES, owned and operated by the Yeomans family of Newbury since 1988, is a one-week, maritime adventure and marine education program for kids aged nine and older. Each summer, nearly 400 kids participate. Held aboard our floating classroom, the Erica Lee II, we spend the week discovering the unique and fascinating history and ecology of our coastal waters, from the Merrimack River estuary to the Isles of Shoals, Jeffreys Ledge and Rockport's Thacher Island. Depending on current conditions, we'll go: Fishing, Haul lobster traps, Hike on Smuttynose Island, Tour Thacher Island off the coast of Rockport, MA, Explore the tidal flats in the Merrimack River, And stay cool with plenty of swimming and beach games! Newbury, Massachusetts

Community Boat Building brings critical academic subjects and skills — math, science, social studies, spatial thinking, reading and writing — to life with experiential learning opportunities for low-income children in Boston Public Schools. The core concept of the program revolves around wooden rowboats that are built in our shop in teams of 5-6 students each. In addition, we also draw on the outstanding natural features of Boston and its rich history to bring learning to life. Since its founding in 2007, CBB has worked with over 1,000 students in Boston, Massachusetts.

Formed in 1937, Community Boating offers a Junior Program for one dollar for a whole summer of fun! Also offers public sailing to adults at an affordable price. Sailing instruction, racing and social activities. The mission of Community Boating, Inc., is the advancement of sailing for all by minimizing economic and physical obstacles to sailing. Boston, Massachusetts

We strive to instill in the young, and continue to teach to people of all ages, the value of integrity, sound judgment, teamwork and environmental awareness. Community Boating Center offers a variety of educational and recreational programs throughout the year built on the rich waterfront heritage of New Bedford, Masschusetts

Courageous delivers an exciting, FREE educational and recreational experience for the youth of Boston. Adults are offered beginner lessons, advanced racing, corporate teambuilding, and other private functions. Boston, Massachusetts

The Crimson Sailing Academy is an institution dedicated to enabling sailors of all ages and levels to progress and enjoy the lifelong sport of sailing. Our racing clinics give scholastic racers the chance to raise their game to the next level. Through our summer camp, beginning and intermediate youth will be introduced to the sense of freedom and independence that comes from harnessing the energy of nature and controlling one's own vessel. Adults can now learn to sail small boats after work in our evening adult classes while surrounded by the unique setting between Cambridge and Boston, and the Longfellow and Harvard (Massachusetts Ave) Bridges. Belmont, Massachusetts

Our mission is to connect people of all ages, abilities and means to Duxbury Bay through educational and recreational programs that stimulate individual growth and an enduring love and appreciation of the sea. The Duxbury Bay Maritime School is a nonprofit organization that exists as a gateway for all to Duxbury Bay. We have educational and recreational programs for both kids and adults with the majority of our programming taking place during the summer season. Outside of scheduled programs, DBMS hosts educational speaker series, social engagements and other events to connect with the Duxbury community and beyond. We hope whatever brings you to the William P. Ellison Campus leaves you with a lasting impression of the valuable natural resource that is Duxbury Bay. Duxbury, Massachusetts

The Essex Bay Sailing Club is a Non-profit sailing school founded in 2000 to teach children sailing in the Essex Bay. The mission of the club is to raise sailors who enjoy a strong knowledge of sailing while also learning to appreciate and protect the beautiful resources of the Essex River. The Club offers sailing lessons for children aged 8 and up in Escape Captiva's and Club 420's. Conomo Point, Essex Bay, Massachusetts

First Reef Sailing is Boston's most comprehensive and modern sailing school offering ASA certification courses, charters, mile building passages and more. We are an American Sailing accredited sailing school founded by two sailors with a combined two decades of teaching experience on a mission to provide high level sailing instruction to the Boston area and beyond. Boston, Massachusetts

Great Blue Hill Sail & Power Squadron is a unit of the United States Power Squadrons® – America's Boating Club®. GBH launched in 1969—50 years ago—as a non-profit, educational organization. We are dedicated to making boating more enjoyable by teaching classes in seamanship, navigation, vessel handling and other boating subjects. Our motto is "Come for the boating education ... Stay for the friends." We gather on cruises, at Boat Talks and for other special events where we can share our love of being on the water with fellow boaters. Our members live primarily in Boston and the south and southwestern suburbs. However, our boats are harbored all across eastern New England: Boston harbor, Buzzards Bay, Narragansett Bay, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Maine. Boston, Massachusetts

Situated in the heart of Lawrence, Massachusetts on the Merrimack River, the Greater Lawrence Community Boating Program provides safe, affordable boating opportunities to all residents of the Merrimack Valley. We are able to provide sailing lessons, kayaking, canoeing, paddle-boarding, crew team and rowing for all ages and abilities through our greatest asset, the Merrimack River. Now with over 170 watercraft, a 10,000 square foot boathouse, and a docking system capable of holding over 125 boats, we can expand upon our founders' mission of providing a safe and positive environment for our members to take part in some of the best water activities in all of New England. Lawrence, Massachusetts ​

For over 50 years, Hingham Maritime Center has offered sailing, rowing, maritime education, and community access to Hingham’s picturesque waterfront. We've taught sailing and rowing to over 10,000 participants and look forward to fostering self reliance, teamwork, physical fitness, and a solutions-oriented approach in thousands more. Formerly named the Lincoln Sailing Club, HMC was formed in 1970 and officially established in 1971 by a group of avid sailors who wanted to teach the youth of Hingham to sail. This group saw a need for affordable access to both the sport of sailing and the harbor and thus one of the Massachusetts' first community boating organizations was formed. Hingham, Massachusetts

The Ipswich Junior Sailing Program was started by members of the Ipswich Bay Yacht Club who wanted to share their love of sailing with area youth. We aim to teach sailing and safe boat handling for the young people of Ipswich and surrounding communities; to maintain an air of good fellowship and fun for the participant while maintaining progress toward expected level of competence in sailing; to promote water safety. Ipswich, Massachusetts

Manchester Sailing Association (MSA), organized in 1971, is a not-for-profit community sailing program that teaches sailing and racing for all skill levels with a structured curriculum while promoting safety, fun and sportsmanship. MSA offers sailing lessons for children and adults of all ability levels from Manchester and the surrounding communities. The program takes place at scenic Tuck's Point and on the docks of the Manchester Yacht Club, with easy access to the Manchester Harbor and surrounding waters. Both recreational and competitive sailing are offered in a fun, educational environment. We have classes from beginner sailors to competitive race teams. MSA owns a fleet of boats including Dyer Dhows, Optimist Dinghies, 420s, and Rhodes 19s, all available for classes and open Saturday sailing. Social events include Misery Island Day and Annual Cook-out/Awards Ceremony. Children dress up as pirates and sail to Misery Island for a fun afternoon of sailing, treasure hunts and games. At the end of the season, MSA hosts an annual cook-out and awards ceremony at Tuck's Point for all sailors and their parents. Manchester, Massachusetts

Let us teach you how to safely operate your boat. There is no time limit, we teach until you are confident and comfortable! We offer a wide range of teaching subjects customized to you and your family's needs! Trailering, Launching, Removal, Docking, Maneuvering, Navigation, Radar, Maintenance, Spring preparation, Fall closure, what ever you need to better understand, we are here to teach you and your family! We can teach you on your boat or you can learn on our boats; 28' Pursuit w/ twin 300hp or 41' Tiara Open w/ twin 692 diesels and a bow thruster! Arlington, Massachusetts

NSP provides sailing instruction for beginners through advanced racing, to students from age 8 and up. NSP's sailboat fleet of Optimist and 420 dinghies and Rhodes 19 keelboats is well suited to meet the needs of a range of sailing skills and interests. The experienced NSP instruction staff will eagerly share their enthusiasm and knowledge of sailing with the students. Nahant, Massachusetts

Nobscot Sail & Power Squadron is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing educational programs for sail and power boating. Nobscot is a member squadron of the United States Power Squadrons (USPS) which is the world’s largest private non-profit boating organization with about 450 local Squadrons. Nobscot's mission is to mirror the national organization's mission to educate the boating public, provide a safe boating environment, support our local communities and sponsor social activities for our members. We offer The Boating Course to the general public which covers topics such as skipper’s responsibilities, boat terms and types, boat seaworthiness, marine radio use, charts and aids to navigation, course plotting and compass use, boat handling in adverse conditions, position determination, Coast Guard and state regulations, safety equipment, knots, and trailering. Marlborough, Framingham, Massachusetts

Piers Park Sailing Center is a diverse community of people who share a common interest in maritime education and recreation. Our programs teach sailing and develop character through the craft of seamanship, provide access to Boston Harbor, it's islands and coastal New England, and are affordable for youth, adults and people with disabilities. East Boston, Massachusetts

Pleasant Bay Community Boating, Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of educational and recreational opportunities in the Pleasant Bay Area of Cape Cod with primary emphasis on teaching sailing to youths 8 to 16. PBCB is a nonprofit community organization dedicated to offering educational and recreational boating opportunities to residents and summer visitors in the Pleasant Bay communities of Chatham, Harwich, Orleans and Brewster. Our focus is on developing comprehensive sailing programs to serve the youth and adults of our communities. North Chatham, Massachusetts

Regatta Point Community Sailing is a recreational school and outdoor facility for sailing, kayaking and paddleboating. It is located in Regatta Point State Park on beautiful Lake Quinsigamond. Regatta Point strives to inspire kids, starting at the age of 7, and adults with boating activities that range from beginning to advanced sailing, cruising, boat maintenance, human powered crafts and a model boating. If you want to learn to sail or kayak, have a love of the water, or simply want to try something new, browse through our kids or adult programs today! Worcester, Massachusetts

At Sail Buzzards Bay, not only do we offer high quality sailing instruction for all levels of experience; we also offer captained charters. Learn to sail, or sail with us to explore the many harbors of the South Coast, Cape Cod and the Islands. Learning to sail at Sail Buzzards Bay has what you need to advance your sailing skills at a time that is convenience for you. Our class sizes are small, no more than 4 people, to give you as much one-on-one time with your instructor and as much time as possible sailing on our 23 - 31 foot sailboats. Chartering from Sail Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts offers access to a wide variety of sailing conditions and destinations. Fairhaven, Massachusetts

Community Sailing Programs. Sail Cape Cod is a non-profit Community Sailing Program whose mission is to improve the quality of life in the community through sailing for people of all ages, socio-economic backgrounds, and physical and developmental abilities. SCC utilizes sailing to develop academic, leadership, and life skills, and to overcome personal adversity through the therapeutic and recreational benefits of the sport. Hyannis, Massachusetts

Sail Martha's Vineyard is a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating and protecting the Island's maritime heritage. Offering sailing instruction to both juniors and adults. Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

Sail Salem offers week long sailing camps for children from ages 8 to 18. Classes are for children of Salem and the surrounding communities. We offer sailing lessons throughout the summer for adults of all levels. Sail Salem was founded to bring a unique educational opportunity for the children of Salem and the surrounding communities. Salem, Massachusetts

Our mission is to share the joy of sailing and the healing energy of the ocean with as many people as we can. We do this through an adult sailing school that teaches to the highest standards, along with fun and innovative charter sailing adventures for those who just want to sit back and enjoy! Marblehead, Massachusetts

As an American Sailing Association (ASA) affiliate, SailTime Boston’s partner Black Rock Sailing School offers the very best in quality on-water sailing education. Increase your knowledge and improve your skills with one of our highly qualified US Coast Guard licensed instructor/captains. We offer a full range of ASA certifications from basic keelboat to advanced coastal cruising and more. We specialize in teaching safe and effective docking techniques to ease stress when going in and out of the slip. Visit us and learn why we received the prestigious ASA Outstanding School Award. How Does a Fractional Boating Membership Work? You as a "Member" will select a particular boat to operate, based on size, price, and availability. You will use the same boat every time as if it were your own. In fact, many members refer to their assigned boat as "my boat," which means they are familiar with it and take better care of it than they might in a typical bareboat charter arrangement. Boston, Massachusetts

The Sandy Point Sailing Association mission is to build fundamental sailing skills to create competent sailors with a life-long passion for sailing through comprehensive instruction, which fosters personal confidence, teamwork, leadership, community and respect for the sea in a fun and safe environment. Incorporated in 1997, Sandy Point has been an active organizer of junior sailing activities in Beverly, Massachusetts, since the middle of the last century. Beverly, Massachusetts

Study Abroad with SEA Semester: Ocean Science & Sailing Program - Nautical, Maritime, & Oceanography Studies. SEA offers college level semester at sea, high school, and teacher programs focusing on oceanography, maritime studies, marine biology, sailing tall ships, and the environmental study of oceans. Sea Education Association is an internationally recognized leader in undergraduate ocean education. For 40 years and more than one million nautical miles, we have educated students about the world's oceans through our fully accredited study abroad program, SEA Semester. Corwith Cramer, named after SEA's founding director, was designed by Wooden and Marean specifically for SEA and was constructed by ASTACE in 1987 in Bilbao, Spain. She is a 134-foot steel brigantine built as a research vessel for operation under sail. Robert C. Seamans, SEA’s newest vessel, was designed by Laurent Giles of Hampshire England, and built at JM Martinac shipbuilding in Tacoma, Washington. Named after former trustee and Chairman of SEA’s board, the Robert C. Seamans is a 134-foot steel brigantine and is the most sophisticated oceanographic research/sailing school vessel ever built in the United States. SEA is based on Cape Cod in the oceanographic research community of Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

The Taunton River Power Squadron was founded in 1954 as an offshoot of the Narragansett Bay Power Squadron and currently has about 100 members. While social activities are a regular part of the calendar, self-education and civic service are stressed. Public Boating Safety Classes are offered twice a year. Membership offers a number of programs that are interesting and informative and give individuals a chance to socialize with others who have a common interest in boating. Educational opportunities are available to members through courses ranging from Seamanship and Piloting to Celestial Navigation with appropriate recognition at each level of attainment. Members may also avail themselves of a number of optional and elective courses including Cruise Planning, Instructor Development, Marine Electronics and many others. Lakeville, Massachusetts

Zenith Maritime Boston is a member of the largest group of independent USCG instructors in the United States. We offer OUPV (6 Pack) through 100 Ton Masters Courses, and towing assist endorsement to individuals wishing to become professionally licensed mariners or upgrading their current License. Not quite ready for a Captains license? We offer courses to new and seasoned boaters that help them safely navigate their powerboats. Boston, Massachusetts