Modern, practical education
America's Boating Course, advanced navigation, seamanship, marine electronics, and weather — taught by certified members at Stein Hall and on the water.
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Galveston Bay Sail & Power Squadron · District 21
Learn the bay. Boat with confidence.
Learn the bay. Boat with confidence.
Belong to a steady crew.
We're the local chapter of America's Boating Club — a volunteer squadron of boaters teaching boaters since 1963. From your first weekend on the water to celestial navigation, we'll meet you where you are.
Life on Galveston Bay
Real boats, real members, real water.
Scenes from Squadron outreach, member gatherings, underway moments, and the bay we teach people to enjoy safely.
What we do
Five reasons boaters in Galveston Bay choose this squadron.
Free vessel safety checks
Certified examiners inspect your boat dockside to make sure it meets federal and state safety requirements — no charge, no judgement, just peace of mind.
Request a check →A welcoming community
Monthly meetings, raft-ups, rendezvous, and mentorship between seasoned skippers and brand-new boaters. Bring the family — kids welcome at most events.
Upcoming events →Stewardship of the bay
Clean boating practices, environmental awareness, and Co-op Charting partnerships so future generations enjoy the same freedom and joy we do today.
Our priorities →Backed by a national network
USPS District 21 connects you to squadrons across Texas. America's Boating Club gives you reciprocal events and member resources nationwide.
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Our bi-monthly publication keeps you current on local boating news, education, member stories, and the practical knowledge that keeps you safe on the water.
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From the helm
A new watch on Galveston Bay.
Every watch begins with trust — trust in the crew, trust in the vessel, and trust in the course we set together. Under Commander Aaron Williams, the squadron is focused on five practical priorities for the year ahead.
- Strengthen and modernize boating education.
- Grow and retain membership through real connection.
- Increase visibility in the Galveston Bay community.
- Improve communication and member participation.
- Stewardship of our waters — keep the bay we love.
What's coming up
Next on the calendar.
Monthly meetings are typically the second Saturday at noon at Stein Hall, St. John's Episcopal Church, 815 S. Broadway, La Porte. Boating casual.
"On Galveston Bay, we learn early that leadership doesn't announce itself loudly. It shows up steady. It shows up prepared. And it shows up when the water changes — because it always does."
— Cdr. Aaron Williams, Change of Watch, February 2026