What we’re about
We are Rochester's local representatives of the Americas Boating Club and our national parent organization United States Sail & Power Squadrons.
Our mission is to increase boater's education and good practices on the water along with fellowship with our friends, family, fellow boaters and over 100 local members.
We would love to have you join us and find out what we are all about!
Our public meetings typically include a speaker of local boating interest along with a short informational meeting and some social time along with munchies we provide.
We also organize boating classes, picnics, dinners, boating rendezvous, volunteer opportunities, teaching opportunities and other activities at different times of the year.
So follow this page on Meetup and keep up with the latest happenings !
*Americas Boating Club of Rochester and Rochester Sail & Power Squadron is registered as a 501(c)(3) Non Profit Organization.
Upcoming events
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Take your Marine Communication Systems Class at the Penfield Recreation Center
Penfield Recreation Department, 1985 Baird Rd, Penfield, NY, US## Marine Communication Systems
Learn about the various kinds of digital communication systems for different applications. Learn about VHF radios, Single Side Band for longer distance communication, and satellite systems. Understand voice communications and the use of digital selective calling (DSC), and get the skills you need for a day sail or long distance offshore adventures.
What's included?
- Radio history, frequencies, and VHF communications
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
- FCC rules and radio licenses
- Radiotelephone operating procedures
- Long-range radio communications
- Radio maintenance
- Other marine communication systems
Location: 1985 Baird Road
Penfield NY
Starts: February 3, 2026
Ends: March 24, 2026
Times: 7PM to 9PM Tuesdays
7 classes including final exam
(excludes spring break week)
To register for this course, first visit: Penfield Recreation, and click on Register Online to create an account if you do not currently have one. Register as a family if more than one family member will take the course together. Turn off any pop-up blockers in your browser when you visit this site.
Once you have signed up, click here and log in. Then click on Activity Search in the Quick Links section. Enter the Activity # 111232 and click Search. This will take you to the description of the course so you can enroll.
This course is usually completed in seven two-hour sessions, followed by an exam.
Register on the Penfield Recreation website Here, copy and paste;
Penfield Recreation, NY
Participants must be 18 years of age or older unless accompanied by an adult.1 attendee
Past events
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