The Ocean City Power Squadron is a community based non-profit boating organization. We are a group of men and women living on Maryland's Eastern Shore dedicated to promoting a friendly boating environment while improving boating education and boating safety through services such as our Vessel Safety Examination Program that provides free vessel safety checks to both members and the general public.

The Ocean City Power Squadron also sponsors a wide variety of Social Activities for members and guests which include raft-ups, cruises, picnics and dinner/dance events. Visitors to this web page are encouraged to investigate our educational and vessel safety examination programs.

Our Squadron is the local affiliate of the United States Power Squadrons ™ (USPS).The USPS was organized in 1914 to provide community service programs and safe boating education to the general public.

By joining the Ocean City Power Squadron, you also become a member of the USPS. This provides access to our Public Boating Courses, Seminars and Educational Guides and Booklets and the USPS University which provides advanced boating education.

We encourage visitors to explore the Membership Opportunities available to anyone joining the Ocean City Power Squadron and the many benefits and discounts available to everyone affiliated with the USPS Organization.

The first step to becoming a member is to complete the Membership Application and New Member Forms found in the link below. The Ocean City Power Squadron offers individual and family memberships. The annual dues is $105 for families and $74 for individuals.  Please return the forms by e-mail to the Membership Chairperson at membership@ocusps.org. Upon receipt, you'll be contacted to review your forms and to determine whether a family or individual or family membership is appropriate for you as well as the next steps.