A unit of the
United States Power Squadrons®
A member of District 20.

Located south of Chicago
(see map)

• Public Boating course schedule
  All members of the boating community are
  encouraged to attend.
  * Owners * Crew * The curious *
  Tuition is F R E E
  Class material is nominally priced
• Boating course - no classroom alternative
  Video home study course
• District 20 Squadron Map
• District 20 Squadron Pages
• Vessel inspection information
• Request a complimentary vessel inspection
  It's F R E E
  Inspections should be done yearly
  We issue no tickets
  Boating requirements change yearly
  Be sure your boat is up to date!
• Local notice to mariners
• Reporting hazards to navigation 
• Mini boating quiz
• Members class schedule
  Additional courses available to members only.
• Membership information
• Co-operative Charting
  is a volunteer NOAA assist program
  conducted by squadron members.
• United States Power Squadron website
• District 20 website
• Squadron contacts
• Squadron calendar
• Squadron Newspaper - Smoke Signals

Calling all boaters

15 reasons why a vessel might not
pass a safety inspection

Public Boating Courses
Conveniently located near you.

The USPS ensign is flown as
a signal to others that the boat is
commanded by an active member
of USPS in good standing.