The Lake Pontchartrain Sail & Power Squadron provides boater education for it's members as well as a basic boating course for the general public.  Completion of one of the basic classes qualifies one for the Louisiana Boater Operator license.  The schedule for Fall 2012 is pending.  Please consult the "Calendar" page for information as it is now

Because student materials are expensive and change frequently, we order student materials based on the number of members who register for the various courses we offer. Please register as soon as practicable to ensure that we have adequate time to place orders and receive them in a timely manner. We typically want to order the course materials 30 days before the course begins. Thanks. 

  The Education Department offers "Registration by Phone".
Contact: SEO - Nick Chronis, JN  (985)674-2687 nicholaschronis@bellsouth.net
or Commander Bill Dietrich, JN  (985)626-9730 billd1@bellsouth.net

Lake Pontchartrain Sail & Power Squadron

FREE:  Vessel Safety Check!!        No obligation!    Find out what you need to be safe on the water!

Call the number below to set up your appointment

We’ll make sure that your boat meets all of the requirements put forth by the U. S. Coast Guard and the State of Louisiana. You will then be able to proudly display the current year’s Vessel Safety Check sticker and know that you are operating a safer boat.  Before calling, you just might want to check the expiration date on your flares, the condition of your life jackets, your running lights, etc.. 

Officers often stop boaters just to make sure all of your equipment is in order!  The Vessel Safety Check insures that!

Call for appointment:  Doug Brooks 504-453-0225

 Boating Safety Course - 8 am – 5 pm: Saturday, September 15, 2012

Lake Pontchartrain Sail & Power Squadron

will offer a one-day boating safety seminar. 

Location: Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum, 133 Mabel Dr., Madisonville, LA

LOUISIANA LAW HAS CHANGED!  Persons born after Jan. 1, 1984 may not operate a motorboat or PWC powered by a motor in excess of 10 HP unless they have successfully completed a boating safety course.

Learn About: Introduction to Boating; Federal and State Boating Laws; Personal Safety Equipment; Safe Boat Handling; Navigation; Water Skiing, and River Boating; Personal Water Craft (PWC) and much, much more.

This very popular course exceeds all State and Federal educational requirements.  Instruction is FREE, but there is a

$25 charge for course material.  Passing the course will qualify participants for boat insurance discounts with many insurance providers.  Contact your insurance agent for what discounts they offer.

For information or registration call:  Nick Chronis – 985-674-2687 or Peggy Roy – 264-7467