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Porpoise sketch About FWSPS
FWSPS Anchorage Our purpose is to serve the public and our membership by promoting boating safety through education. In addition, we support a Cooperative Charting Program, which provides information to NOAA to help them maintain accurate nautical charts and other publications of value to boaters.

The Fort Walton Sail & Power Squadron offers to the Public the USPS Public Boating Course. The course meets the educational standards of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and features a proctored examination as required by many states and insurance companies.

Porpoise sketch Anchorage Facility Available For Lease
The FWSPS Anchorage facility is now available to lease for your private party, wedding reception, special group meeting, off-site business meeting, etc.
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Read the current Porpoise, the FWSPS monthly newsletter, to get the latest Commander's Message, Treasurer's Notes, educational news, rendezvous information, 2-month calendar of events, local advertisements, and more.
Interested in reading a newsletter from the last six months? Go to Porpoise

Porpoise sketch Public Boating Course and Seminars
Boating Course
Our next Public Boating Course has not been scheduled yet but be sure to look at the numerous seminars scheduled for this month.
Seminar
The Public Boating Seminars in June will be:
  • Onboard Weather Forecasting - Jun 1
  • Hurricanes and Boats - Jun 8
  • Anchoring - Jun 15
  • Partner in Command (includes a portion on the water) - Jun 20
  • Using GPS - Jun 22
  • Crew Overboard (includes a portion on the water) - Jun 27
  • How to Use a Chart - Jun 29
    All the seminars are held at University of West Florida Combs Campus in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Go to Public Courses for registration information and more details.
    Online Courses
    We now offer 12 online USPS courses through University of West Florida, Division of Continuing Education, Maritime Education Online. Go to Public Courses for registration information and more details.

    Porpoise sketch Photo Gallery
    Don't forget to take a look at photos from recent events. The most recent postings are from the AHOY event on 12 June and the 22 Annual Bull Roast on 9 May.
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    Porpoise sketch Teens At The Helm Teens At The Helm
    Galati Yacht Sales Destin is the first to open its doors to educating young adults in safe boating and basic seamanship. Teens At The Helm was created by Joe and Jennifer Galati to encourage the young boaters of our area to boat safe and boat smart.

    Florida Fish & Wild Life Conservation Commission Law states: Anyone 21 years of age and under who operates a vessel powered by a 10 horsepower or more must pass an approved boaters safety course and have in his/her possession photographic identification and a boaters safety identification card issued by the Florida Fish & Wild Life Conservation Commission.
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