The Des Moines Sail and Power Squadron (DMSPS) is a fraternal boating organization for those interested in all things boating, whether it be paddling, sailing or power boating.

As a not-for-profit educational organization DMSPS is dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable through education and civic service.

Please take time to look around this website to familiarize yourself with our club and whether you are from this area, or just visiting, we hope you will come and visit us.

The Des Moines Sail & Power Squadron was chartered in 1960. Our members boat on the Mississippi River, Saylorville, Redrock and Okoboji Lakes in Iowa

The club offers fraternal and education opportunities to its members. It providing courses for self-improvement throughout the year to the membership and organizes various activities both on and off the water to provide fun and relaxation as well.

The club also provides educational opportunities to the general public by providing Public Boating Courses as well and many of the seminars now available for use.

It offers Vessel Safety Checks to the boaters in the area.

For the latest in Education offerings non-members should see Public Courses while members should go to Member Courses. Each are updated with offerings throughout the year. For meetings and other events go to the Calendar of Events.or to Upcoming Events.

Certified Inspectors can visit your area for a free Vessel Safety Check.

To contact the DMSPS see the Officers page which includes e-mail addresses and telephone numbers for our officers. For any problems or questions about this website you can contact the Webmaster.