BoatU.S. - August/September 2010

MEMBERSHIP NEWS atyourservice

Party Onboard With BoatU.S. President!

oatU.S. members will have a unique opportunity next February to share an adventure on the high seas with BoatU.S.

President Nancy Michelman and go sailing with fellow BoatU.S. members. The itinerary is the exquisite Treasure Islands in the Caribbean for seven days, departing February 26 from St. Maarten with stops in Anguilla, Virgin Gorda, Norman Island and Jost van Dyke in the B.V.I., plus St. Kitts and St. Barts, returning to St. Maarten. Michelman will host a special members-only party and Star Clippers has set special pricing for this one-of-a-kind trip. Call 800-477-4427 (press 1), and ask for the BoatU.S. desk.

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A special cruise for BoatU.S. members on Star Clipper is Feb. 26

BoatU.S. On Social Networks

You can find BoatU.S., and other BoatU.S. members on Facebook. There are fan pages for BoatU.S., BoatU.S. Magazine, and the BoatU.S. Foundation as well. Shoot us a message or post a photo from your latest boating adventure to share with your fellow members. Or follow BoatU.S. on Twitter at www.Twitter. com/BoatUS. It’s just one more way to reach out to your boating association.

Four New Ways Your Membership Saves You Money

As a member of BoatU.S., you have access to a number of exclusive discounts that the Association has negotiated with other organizations. Below are several that are especially useful for summer cruising and one that is new this year — an online captain’s license exam-prep course.

• Get A License With Mariners Learning System

In a brand new partnership with the captain’s license exam-prep course Mariners School, BoatU.S. members get a 25-percent discount on this innovative online course. Mariners Learning System is a suite of Coast Guard-approved online licensing courses that offer an alternative to the exam testing held at Coast Guard regional exam centers. Even if you’re not going to pursue a career in commercial vessel operations, the courses are great for recreational boaters wishing to increase their knowledge and skills. Mariners Learning incorporates broadcast quality, on-demand audio lectures, professionally produced training videos, and integrated online computer based training. In addition to the online “classroom,” the videos, audio lectures and podcasts are available on your Blackberry, iPhone, MP4 player and Smartphone. www.BoatUS.marinerslearningsystem.com

• Marinalife Magazine and Concierge Service

The BoatU.S. partnership with Marinalife delivers a host of
services designed to make cruising and visiting other marinas
as enjoyable and hassle-free as possible. As a BoatU.S. member,
you receive a 20-percent discount on all Marinalife memberships,
access to Marinalife Magazine, and concierge services including an
online 8,600-marina database for cruise planning and reservations;
marina reviews and ratings; fuel-price listings; mileage calculators;
the ability to create an online itinerary; details on restaurants,
sightseeing, and activities at your destination; plus online charts,
weather and tide forecasts. www.marinalife.com/BoatUS; 800-736-
8275.

Your BoatU.S. Membership

Make every day you spend on the water better with your BoatU.S membership. While you’re out enjoying your boat, we’re working for you, staying on top of important issues that impact you. We’ve been taking care of boaters since 1966.