NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK – 2023

All Area Lakes and Waterways

National Safe Boating Week takes place this year from May 20 through May 26, reminding all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for the boating season. This observance week is the annual kick-off of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages boaters to make the most of their […]

Vessel Safety Check Day – Mulberry Point

Mulberry Point Yacht Harbor 459 Main Street North, Stillwater, MN

The St. Paul Squadron offers free vessel safety checks as a part of its service to the community. Boat owners who pass the inspection are provided with a decal to display on their boats. (The decal is simply an indication to law enforcement officials that all safety requirements were met at the time of inspection.) […]

Vessel Safety Check Day – Bayport Marina

Bayport Marina 200 Fifth Avenue South, Bayport, Minnesota

The St. Paul Squadron offers free vessel safety checks as a part of its service to the community. Boat owners who pass the inspection are provided with a decal to display. (The decal is simply an indication to law enforcement officials that all safety requirements were met at the time of inspection.) Owners whose vessels […]

Vessel Safety Check Day – Sunnyside Marina

Sunnyside Marina 6413 St. Croix Trail North, Stillwater, Minnesota

The St. Paul Squadron offers free vessel safety checks as a part of its service to the community. Boat owners who pass the inspection are provided with a decal to display. (The decal is simply an indication to law enforcement officials that all safety requirements were met at the time of inspection.) Owners whose vessels […]

Fourth Annual Member & Boating Public Appreciation Picnic

The Beach House at Lakeside Park - Bayport 95 Central Avenue, Bayport, MN

Inviting Squadron members, family, friends & local boaters to enjoy a day of fellowship, fun and talking about boats - at a beautiful park along the St Croix River.Come rain or shine! We've reserved the shelter and the clubhouse.There will be special games and activities for kids and grandkids - and safe swimming! Bring them!Come […]

Vessel Safety Check Day – Afton Marina

Afton Marina 16071 - 31st Street South, Afton, MN

The St. Paul Squadron offers free vessel safety checks as a part of its service to the community. Boat owners who pass the inspection are provided with a decal to […]

Vessel Safety Check Day – St. Croix Marina

St Croix Marina 16 1st St, Hudson, Wisconsin

The St. Paul Squadron offers free vessel safety checks as a part of its service to the community. Boat owners who pass the inspection are provided with a decal to […]

Summer Holiday Raft-Up on the Upper St Croix

Upper St Croix River MN

Enjoy the Fourth of July holiday on the water with boating friends! Raft up with Steady Eddy, Sorceress and other boats for sun and fun during the day and fireworks […]

Geodetic Marker Hunt and Chili Cook-Off

Bayport Marina Clubhouse 200 Fifth Avenue South, Bayport, MN

What better way to commemorate (mourn?) the end of the Upper Midwest boating season than with fellow boaters?  And to provide a bit of civic service while we’re at it?!  […]

Sixtieth Anniversary Celebration

Pool and Yacht Club 1600 Lilydale Road, Lilydale, MN, United States

The St. Paul Sail Power Squadron received its charter from USPS on November 11, 1963, and we’re planning to celebrate our 60th anniversary on the same day this year - […]

Event Series Boat Handling Course

Marine Electrical Systems Course

Bayport Marina Clubhouse 200 Fifth Avenue South, Bayport, MN

MARINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS begins with a basic explanation of electricity, followed by discussions on boat electrical wiring, DC and AC electrical systems, galvanic and stray current corrosion and lightning protection.  Final sessions focus on troubleshooting typical boat electrical problems.The class will be conducted on Wednesdays over the course of nine weeks, beginning October 11 through December […]

$35.00

Annual Holiday Party

Mancini’s Char House 531 7th St. W, St. Paul, MN

It’s that most wonderful time of the year!Join us for camaraderie, great food and fun at Mancini’s Char House in St. Paul. It’s a St. Paul Squadron tradition!  And we know […]

Basic Weather and Forecasting Seminar

Woodbury R.H. Stafford Library Conference Room 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury, Minnesota, United States

A veering wind will clear the sky; A backing wind says storms are nigh.”"Red sky at night, sailors' delight. Red sky at morning, sailors take morning."All boaters have heard these […]

2024 Annual Meeting & Change of Watch – March 16, 2024

Stockyards Tavern & Chophouse 456 Concord Exchange South, South St Paul, MN

Join with Members of your St. Paul Squadron at the combined Annual Meeting and Change of Watch!THIS EVENT - ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 10 - WAS POSTPONED DUE TO ILLNESS.Our […]

Event Series America’s Boating Course

America’s Boating Course

Bayport Marina Clubhouse 200 Fifth Avenue South, Bayport, MN

This class takes place on 2 consecutive Saturdays - April 13 and April 20 - both at the Bayport Marina Clubhouse and online via GoToMeeting. (link to be published weekly)Dates:April 13, 2024April 20, 2024Time:8:30am to 4:30pmHosted by the St. Paul Squadron, the class is open to the boating public, including youths hoping to acquire their […]

$35.00