New Haven Sail & Power Squadron
We are members of America's Boating Club™; which is the largest nonprofit boating organization in the country. Our home port is in New Haven, Connecticut, United States Power Squadrons: District 1. We are beyond boating with our dedication to safe boating through fellowship, education, and civic service. We are all about the practice and skills of pleasure boating, under sail, power, or paddle.
Background
Organized in 1914 and sailing over 100 years, NHSPS has the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating squadron in the USPS. For a brief historical perspective see Laying The Keel for The Power Squadron of New Haven. Our Squadron is an educational organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes in seamanship, navigation and many other topics related to boating. Our members are boating families who contribute to their communities by promoting safe boating through education and civic service.
Activities
Members and guests participate in membership meetings, social activities, on the water events, and classroom training. The New Haven Squadron activities involve the three primary objectives of USPS: community service; continuing education; and enjoying the friendship and camaraderie of fellow members.
The monthly membership meetings are held during the non-boating season, usually on the evening of the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Longley's in Branford, are good times to get together with fellow boaters to reminisce about past boating trips or to talk boat maintenance woes or to see a presentation on boating safety or other interesting nautical related topics.
Current Events
Upcoming seminar November 15, 2025: INTRODUCTION TO MARINE BATTERIES:
Boat batteries are easy to forget-until they conk out and ruin your adventure. Learn the ins and outs of marine batteries before leaving the dock. This seminar covers how to:
- Choose the best battery for your boat
- Maintain your battery for longer life
- Get the best performance from your charging system
- Work safely with batteries
- Tips on both lead-acid and lithium batteries, plus upgrade considerations
November 15, 9am-11am
Indian Neck Yacht Club
87 Harding Avenue
Branford, Ct
Cost: $10.00
Pay and register by November 12
www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/introduction-to-marine-batteries
or text Pete DePascale at 203-671-2420
"To my mind the organization can be of use to yachtsmen for improvement in the navigating ability of boat owners and the promotion of acquaintance and social intercourse..." –