A unit of the United States Power Squadrons ® Sail and Power Boating * * * * * America's Boating Club ® A member of District 20

Welcome from... on the south west shore of Lake Michigan We serve the Chicago Metropolitan area and near western suburbs.
Chicago skyline from Monroe Harbor	Chicago has many beautiful harbors	Chicago River Spring Regatta
Chicago is celebrating it's 60th year of providing public services to the maritime community. CPS was chartered in 1945 as a unit of the United States Power Squadrons which was organized in 1914. Our mission is to bring information regarding boating topics and boating safety to the general public and offer extended training to our members. Through the camaraderie of thousands of members in 498 squadrons dispersed between 33 districts, covering 3 countries, territories and commonwealths, pertinent information is delivered from a variety of sources in a timely manner. Due to the size of our organization we can offer reduced insurance rates and other incentives from boating suppliers. Extensive Benefits list (History links: USPS, District 20, Chicago Power Squadron)       Don't let our name fool you.... We have an equal representation of power boaters (stink potters) and sail boaters (rag baggers). There is also a smattering of those pesky PWC mosquito's (personal water craft). ....and, we are not just for the novices. We have many benefits for the experienced boaters who wish to join.

Public Information   Boating Course Schedule   Vessel Safety Check request What is USPS Becoming a Member Look Here Who is CPS and what can they offer me? Squadron Contacts United States Power Squadrons District 20 Civic activities Members Information   Members Main Page   Course Information Course Enrollment Form Squadron Calendar Roster Update Form CPS Library Ships Store Vessel Examiners Needed Things to do   A Boating Quiz   Chicago's Starry Sky Create A Float Plan Misc. & Commercial Stuff   CPS receives nothing for listing these public interest links   Maritime Links Downloads Mouse Exerciser - try it! Dave's Hobby Page

Exec. Comm meeting - Mon. 05 FEB 07 - 7:30 P.J Klem's Thanks to many members who stood watch at the recent Boat Shows, several people have enrolled in our Free Public Boating Courses R/C Gerry Grofman and D/C Dick Spurr give Cdr Bob Brenke the D20 Membership Increase Trophy. Bob was Chicago's 2005 Membership Ch. - Bob, thanks for all your hard work. Weather web sites Predicted Log Contest schedule Get your Free Vessel Safety Inspection It's painless .. but the fines you could receive aren't! Bowditch 1995 in PDF format Knot Good Viewing Boating Puzzle of the month - guess who's boat! Chicago area Yacht Clubs Local Notice to Mariners United States Coast Guard - 9th District Photo page

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.

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