Boating Activities

Although Pamlico Sail & Power Squadron makes a serious commitment to promoting safe boating through education, the natural result of gathering people who love both water and boating is increased social activities, new friendships and great fun on and off the water.

There are a number of PSPS organized boating activities each year, some of which are listed below....

• During boating season, cruises north and south of the Pamlico Sound are planned,

calling on many popular destinations such as Ocracoke, River Dunes, Oriental, Morehead, New Bern, Manteo, etc.  All at full service marinas, with some members joining us by car at various points.

• Shorter cruises to Belhaven, Dowery Creek and downtown Washington are

examples of one or two over night destinations.

• We enjoy rendezvous with other nearby squadrons or yacht clubs at enjoyable

ports.

• There are the very popular day trips to places like Bath or Grimesland for

cookouts and fun.  Or visiting Washington Waterfront for lunch, dinner or visiting our downtown shops.

• Throughout the year there are cruise and/or meeting destinations organized by USPS and District 27 to enjoyable ports.
• Let’s not forget the raft up’s in Blounts Bay as well as other locations on our

beautiful Pamlico River. Many times these occur just because the weather calls for them.

The Cruise Committee is made up of numerous members coordinating cruises to their favorite destinations and 2012 is full of trips we hope appeals to each and every member.  To get the full enjoyment out of your PSPS experiences join the adventures! Watch the PSPS Activities Calendar for these events and keep your eye on the Sound of the Pamlico Newsletter and Photo Gallerypage, you never know what type of photo might show up.

Some folks arrive at these activities by boat and by car, but regardless....everyone has a great time! There is no faster way for a new member to get to know everyone than by participating in the easy planning of these activities. Join us or volunteer to help out in the planning of an event.

Be sure to visit the various web sites shown on the boating "Links of Interest" page provided in the right column.  The valuable web sites listed range from local points of interest to boating supplies and service.

PSPS has a Cruising Blog - Don't miss the opportunity to communicate with your boating friends as you cruise or share your comments and suggestions with other members as they cruise to our many coastal destinations.  Simply click on the Cruising Blog in the right column.

If you are interested in participating or have a suggestion for an event, a new port to visit, or simply another way to have fun, contact Chris Young, our Administrative Officer, at 252-946-7853 or simply email Chris.