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About Us
Darien Sail & Power Squadron
The Darien Sail & Power Squadron(DSPS) is dedicated to civic service and education in matters having to do with safety on the water. Chartered in 1953, DSPS is committed to achieving and promoting high standards of navigation, seamanship, and safety by our personal conduct and performance on the water. For more history on DSPS including our Past Commanders and squadron award winners click here. For a video about our squadron, click here.

DSPS is part of District 2 of the United States Power Squadron. District 2 (D2) geographically includes Lake Champlain, Lake George, Sacandaga, the Hudson River areas of New York and the western ends of Connecticut and Massachusetts. D2 has 10 different Squadrons whose members share boating knowledge and camaraderie.

DSPS is located on the Connecticut coast of Long Island Sound between the City of Stamford and the City of Norwalk. There are five harbors in the town: Holly Pond, Noroton Bay, Darien Harbor, Ziegler's Cove and Tokeneke Cove. Our approximately 200 members live and work in Darien, New Canaan and many surrounding towns. For a map of Darien, click here.

Education of boaters (Power and Sail) remains the most important mission of the squadron. Advanced, elective, and supplemental courses are offered each year. For courses not currently available in Darien, attendance at classes conducted by other squadrons is encouraged. For more information on the courses offered click here.

America’s Boating Club®
America’s Boating Club® was organized as United States Power Squadrons® (USPS) in 1914. It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to boating safety and education. Members are boating families who boat together, learn together, and contribute to their communities by promoting safe boating through education. There are over 24,000 members organized into more than 350 squadrons across the country.

America’s Boating Club® offers you a For Boaters, By Boaters® experience. We’re passionate about helping recreational boaters to develop the skills and confidence they need to have a safe, fun, and rewarding boating experience. And we’re passionate about having fun together and giving back to our communities.

As a member, you will be part of a group that continues to learn, laugh, and help others. By participating in our social and boating activities, education programs, and community you'll create lifelong memories and friendships. For more information about USPS see americasboatingclub.org
Membership - Apply
It's easy to join the Darien Sail & Power Squadron. The benefits of membership can far exceed the annual dues. It's a great way to enjoy boating and participate in our many boating related events, activities and education.

To join the United States Power Squadron and be a member of the Darien Sail & Power Squadron:

    1. Complete the membership application (see link below)
    2. Meet the following membership criteria
        • Be willing to contribute to the objectives of USPS
        • Obtain a CT Safe Boating Certificate or equivalent boating education
    3. Make check to Darien Sail & Power Squadron
    4. Send completed Membership Application Form (see below) and check to:

                  Frank Kemp
                  20 Seagate Road
                  Darien, CT 06820

If you prefer, you may email the completed Membership Application Form to Frank Kemp at FrankBKemp@gmail.com and use the PayPal form below for your dues payment.

Membership Fees
Anniversary Billing - 12 Months
Single Membership: $130       Family Membership: $165


Any questions, contact Frank Kemp at FrankBKemp@gmail.com
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Membership - Renew

In 2024, USPS instituted a new membership software system. Members now need to sign in to the new “portal” to renew online, to update their member profile, and to access other membership information.

There are at least two methods to access the new member “portal” –

  • Go to the old USPS website (usps.org), click “Login,” and select “Membership Portal” from the drop-down menu. The old website is still accessible by selecting “Member Website.” There is still much useful information at this website, but not all of the links remain active.
  • Go directly to the new portal at portal.americasboatingclub.org and click “Sign In”

If you have never logged in to the “Membership Portal,” you’ll have to create a new password (unlike the “Member Website,” the portal does not use your USPS Certificate Number and PIN).

For most members, the username for the portal is your email address known to USPS HQ. To create your new password for the portal, click “Forgot password?” and then enter your username. Check “I’m not a robot,” and click “Submit.” You will be emailed a link that you can use to create a password. If you do not receive this email and it is not in your junk or spam folder, ask for help by emailing portal.admin@hq.usps.org. After clicking the link in the email, follow the directions to create a new password. Now go back to the portal home page (portal.americasboatingclub.org) and sign in with your username and new password.

After you successfully sign into the portal, click your username (or the arrow to its right) and select “My account.” You should review your profile to make sure that the information is correct. To pay your dues, click the large blue “Renew Now” button. If there is no “Renew Now” button, email portal.admin@hq.usps.org and ask for help.

Clicking “Renew Now” takes you to a typical online payment process. If you want to pay by mail, you can see the amount here. The mailing address for USPS is PO Box 30423, Raleigh, NC 27622-0423. When you mail your check, include your Certificate Number and the dues period covered.

For any specific questions about dues payment, or to renew by phone, call 888-367-8777 – Deliah Mealy-Holloway (ext 229) or Lynnda Stevens (ext 219) or Lena Padro (ext 212).

USPS Membership Benefits
Your membership in USPS has many benefits. Discounts are offered to current members for:

   • Boat & Towing Insurance
   • Auto & Home Insurance
   • International Medical & Travel Assistance
   • Prescription Savings
   • Life Line Screening
   • AD&D Insurance
   • Long Term Care Insurance
   • Identity Theft Protection
   • Sears Commercial Marketplace
   • Wireless Center
   • Vacation Center
   • Cruises Only
   • Wyndham Hotels
   • Avis/Budget
        ...and many more

To see more details go to: www.americasboatingclub.org/benefits
Member Profile Updates
The Darien Sail & Power Squadron wants to make sure that we have up to date contact information to communicate with you.

If you would like to make changes to your membership profile, log in to the new Membership Portal as described above under “Membership – Renew.” If you have any questions, please send an email to DSPSCT@gmail.com and we will respond to you shortly.