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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. |
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ABOUT
DMSPS
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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.
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LOCATION
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state of Iowa is covered by five units of the USPS. Three of them
are in District 30. The lower middle part of the state is covered
by the Des Moines(DMSPS), the
Four River
Sail and Power Squadron (FRSPS) covers the eastern part of the state,
and Waterloo Sail and Power Squadron (WSPS) covers the mid-upper
part of the state. Actually the Omaha Sail and Power Squadron (part
of District 30) covers the western end of the state in the Council
Bluffs area. On the eastern end of Iowa the Dubuque Sail and Power
Squadron and the Two Rivers Sail and Power Squadron cover the areas
along the Mississippi River. They are a part of District 20. |
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PURPOSE
OF USPS
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The
mission of the USPS is to
promote recreational boating skills and boating safety through education,
hands-on training, and civic activities while providing fellowship
for members |
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LATEST
NEWS ITEMS
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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 Upcoming
Events.
Certified
Inspectors can visit your area for a free Vessel
Safety Check.
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CONTACT
INFORMATION
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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.
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