Thomas has been the Squadron Educational Officer for several years.  Why keep doing the job?  He loves it!  Thomas was the District Educational Officer for 3 years, R/C for Cooperative Charting for 3 years and he still returns year after year to the squadron with many new ideas and programs.  He enjoys power boating and feels Cooperative Charting is one of the best Club activity.  As Tom says, “It’s a great way to get out on the water with squadron friends and family.”       

Kevin is a busy husband, father and businessman who joined the Club only a few years ago enticed by discounted educational courses for members. From the start, he proclaimed he wanted to take every course that the United States Power Squadrons has to offer.  In the short time that Kevin has been with the Club he has already obtained the grade of Advanced Piloting. Moreover, besides volunteering to be the Club's Executive Officer, Kevin has become Certified Instructor - ready to teach the ABC classes in our home town. But, until the class begins, Kevin is chosen to teach a Spring Zoom Piloting course.  Kevin enjoys Sailing, Sail Racing and being part of the Cooperative Charting Team.

Thomas Peltier, SN - Educational Officer

 Ralph is a power boater who took the ABC basic boating course with his Uncle and Cousin - just to find out a little information about boating.  He immediately took the Seamanship Course and then followed it with the Piloting Course. Ralph loves boating on the Long Island Sound and enjoy being with friends and family. Ralph volunteered to be the Treasurer and the Club is happy to have him on the Bridge. 

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    Over the years, the Oyster Bay Power Squadron (OBPS) has participated in many community events.  Like back in 1976, Oyster Bay members volunteered their time, energy, and boats to ferry people out to the tall ships stately anchored in our harbors during the 1976 Operation Sail.  As we grow so did our name. We added Sail because so many of our members enjoyed sailing not only around Long Island  but to ports of foreign call from Canada to the Caribbean.  Since then we are know as the Oyster Bay Sail and Power Squadron (OBSPS) but affectionately we call ourselves the CLUB.  

     In recent years the OBSPS has been invited, by town officials, to spearhead the cleanup efforts associated with Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup program; which is the world’s largest volunteer cleanup effort.  Volunteers from the Club worked diligently with the Town and other community organizations:  Sagamore Yacht Club, USCG Auxiliary, Atlantic Steamers, Boys and Girls Scouts of America,  all gathered together to clean up our beaches and waterways.  .    

        Since its inception, the Club has been honored with many awards and trophies.  Among the honors to date are the Haedrich Memorial Trophy, the Prince Henry Trophy, District 3s Cooperative Charting Award the Jerrad Memorial Trophy (for the outstanding teaching) and many more. 

     We are proud of all our awards, but the squadron gains its greatest fulfillment by bringing safe boating information to our members and the community as a whole.  As pleasure boating and PWC’s gain in popularity, it brings with it increased harbor congestion and the potential of danger on the water.  Teaching America’s Boating Course, advanced grades and seminars, helps the Club bring the needed education to experienced and new boaters, alike.  

    Teaching Safe Boating, Community Service and Fellowship - all play a major role in our CLUB.  From helping others in their efforts to raise money for cancer care, to cleaning up our shore line, the Oyster Bay Sail and Power Squadron is ready to lend a hand.  The Club welcomes new member and hopes you will sign up for a class today or join our Club and be part of the fun.