If you have previously completed our boating course and need a replacement card due to the passing of Brianna’s Law, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
You will need your full legal name, and the approximate date you took the course.

 

 Upcoming Classes/Seminars

Seminar:     Tides and Currents
Tuesday, January 14th 2020 – 7pm to 9pm
East Islip Public Library, 381 E. Main St, East Islip, 11730
Discover what causes the tides to rise and fall, and what causes the currents to flow. Learn where to find this information and how to predict the height of tide and speed of current flow. 
Purchase admission online here
Print the flyer and mail a check here

Seminar:     Using VHF and VHF/DSC Marine Radio
Tuesday, January 28th 2020 – 7pm to 9pm
East Islip Public Library, 381 E. Main St, East Islip, 11730
Get familiar with your boat’s VHF radio in just 2 hours. Experienced instructors will teach you how to use VHF radio like a pro INCLUDING Digital Selective Calling, and Distress functions.
Purchase admission online here
Print the flyer and mail a check here

Class:     America’s Boating Course
March 7, 14, 21, 2020 (Must attend all 3 sessions)
East Islip Public Library, 381 E. Main St, East Islip, 11730
Purchase admission online here (coming soon)
Print the flyer and mail a check here (coming soon)

Marine Navigation (Piloting)             What does this course cover? Click here
This course focuses on inland/coastal navigation and embraces GPS as a primary navigation tool while covering traditional charting techniques so the
student will be able to find his/her way even if their GPS fails.
Starting; Sept 26th 2019              7pm-9pm            [for 12 consecutive weeks]
Location: West Islip Public Library, 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip, 11795 (Room D)

CLASS IS CURRENTLY ONGOING

 

Quick Links:

Past Commanders Ceremonial Hats
Event Flyers
Photo Albums
Emergency Response Team
Boat Handling Contest [VIDEO]

    Upcoming Events & Registrations

 6 December
Holiday Party – SOLD OUT

24 January – GSB Annual Meeting | AOH East Islip

21 February – GSB Change of Watch Meeting | AOH East Islip

 

    Membership Beyond Boating

Are you interested in becoming a member of America’s Boating Club and enjoying some of the many member benefits?

Want more information? Have questions? E-mail us at Membership@GSBPS.org
Want to speak with a member of our membership team? Call 631-485-7660
Ready to Join? Click here to fill out our membership form online!

       Calendar:

22 Nov                     General Meeting, Hibernian Hall – East Islip
6 Dec                       Holiday Party
                  

Download the Calendar here (updated April 15th 2019)

See more about us and who we are!

Boat size and membership ages are greatly varied. Our fleet starts at 17′ Open Boats and goes to 50′ Cabin Cruisers. All are welcome!
Members enjoy a spring and a Fall Picnic. Generally one of the three day events is held at an eastern location (watch Hill, Davis Park, etc.) and the other is held further west (Atlantique, Cedar Beach, etc.). During the day we enjoy Clams, Cocktails, Chili, and many other foods that vary by year. Dinner is catered by one of the many great Long Island Restaurants.
Great South Bay typically hosts 4 raft ups per season in the Connetquot River and Hemlock Cove!
Our SERAT Unit (Unit 08-01 shown) coordinates with the Coast Guard and other emergency response units to help boaters on the South Shore of Long Island.
Annually District 3 (Long Island) hosts a Rendezvous ‘East’ where members from all 13 Long Island Squadrons travel to the Montauk/Greenport area (varies by year) for a weekend long event/party. Our members typically travel in groups of 3 – 7 boats to ensure safe passage and make sure no member is left behind.
When you want in-person boating education from certified instructors, we offer several types of training to meet your needs. You can dive deep with 6–8 week courses, get your feet wet with 2-hour seminars and take the helm with our flexible on the water boating instruction led by certified volunteer instructors who are boaters just like you.
Who doesn’t have a smile on their face whenever they’re on a boat? You can’t help yourself. Boating is the definition of getting away from it all. And getting away from it all is always more fun as a member of United States Power Squadrons. Beyond being a safe and confident boater, you’ll also enjoy cruises, sail races, navigation contests, fishing derbies, and unlimited fun with squadron friends.
Interested in Joining? Click here! Want to learn more about us first? E-mail Membership@GSBPS.org or call 631-533-2628