Wilmington Power Squadron in Wilmington, New Hanover County, United States | Cadet Corps

Welcome to the Wilmington Power Squadron, United States. The Squadron is located in the Wilmington, Delaware area. Our members live in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Our boating is mainly done on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay.
Wilmington Power Squadron (WPS) is a unit of the United States Power Squadrons (USPS) and a member of District 5 (D/5) covering the Mid-Atlantic states. USPS is a nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes in seamanship, navigation and related subjects. Our members are boating families who contribute to the community by promoting safe boating through education. We enjoy participating with our fellow members on the water and in the classroom.
Prior to leaving on a boating trip, whether for a afternoon, day, or longer, file a float plan.
The Wilmington Power Squadron offer the Basic Boating Course to the public. In addition, members have the opportunity to take many boating education courses including advanced educational courses such as Seamanship, Piloting, Advanced Piloting, Junior Navigation, and Navigation. Other boating education courses include elective courses in Sail, Weather, Engine Maintenance, Marine Electronics, Cruise Planning, and Instructor Qualification. The Wilmington Power Squadron also offer home study courses such as Compass Adjusting, Navigational Astronomy, and many more.