Grand Rapids Sail and Power Squadron (GRSPS) is a chapter of the national United States Power Squadrons (USPS). Our purpose is to:
- Associate as a group of people who love, appreciate, and have fun with boating.
- Promote through education a high standard of skill in handling, seamanship, and navigation of all vessels, small and large – non mechanical-power, mechanical powered, and sail.
- Help a fellow boater in need on the water.
- Render and encourage the membership to participate in other civic services.
- HAVE FUN!
Member benefits include:
- Opportunity to participate and associate with the finest West Michigan Boating organization and a group of fun loving people.
- Focused courses for: Seamanship, Piloting, Advancing Piloting, Jr. & Sr. Navigation, Cruise Planning, Engine Maintenance, Weather, and more.
- Monthly GRSPS events such as a featured speaker to present topics of interest to all boaters, tour a boat manufacturer, tour NOAA Weather Stations, etc.
- Monthly USPS magazine, ENSIGN, which is packed with articles for the boater.
- Monthly GRSPS magazine, WATERSPOUT, which has all of the news about our chapter’s educational and other activities.
- Boating insurance with broad coverage and attractive rates from the USPS
- Many others too numerous to mention.
- Active Membership—participates in all activities & can be a Squadron Officer
- Primary Active Yearly dues: $77.00
- 2nd Active in same family dues: $56.50
- Family Membership – family member(s) of an active member’s household who can participate in all programs / activities, but are not eligible to be an officer.
- Yearly Dues: $31.50 (any number of others in same family household)
- $5.00 discount for membership sign up at the Boat Safety Class.
GRSPS Contacts |
Email |
Telephone |
Commander,
Curtis Campbell |
616-891-3500 |
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Member Chairman, Allen Veen |
616-363-6326 |
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Education Officer, Dan Rightmire |
616-676-4055 |
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Asst Education Officer, Robert Rehkopf |
616-363-0869 |
How to Join:
- Email our membership chairman, Allan Veen to let him know that you are interested.
- Fill out the membership application provided by Curtis or download one here.
- To ensure the membership form is appropriately completed and the correct dues amount, it is best to check with Allan Veen before mailing your check and application.
- Mail to: Grand Rapids Sail and Power Squadron * 1620 Olson St. N.E. * Grand Rapids, MI 49503