About Us
What is America's Boating Club Music City Squadron?
America's Boating Club Music City is one of the 450 squadrons in the United States. The Squadron began in 1992 when local members met with representatives from District 17 and the Huntsville Squadron to lay the foundation to build a local squadron in Nashville. It began as a division of the Huntsville Squadron in 1992, held it's organizational meeting to petition for it's own charter in August 1995, and was chartered in January of 1996 at the annual meeting in Miami, Fl.
America's Boating Club Music City members dedicated to self-education, civic service and social activities. Member education is stressed.
A number of nautical courses are offered yearly and are taught in an educational environment. One civic service provided by our Squadon members is the America's Boating Course offered at various times throughout the year. For more information on this Course click here.
Regular membership meetings offer programs that are both interesting and instructive, as well as a chance to meet with other members. In addition, social affairs are a regular part of the calendar with a number of on-water and off-water events. ,Our members meet the second Monday of each month starting with social time at 6:00 P.M. and meeting starts at 6:30 P.M. The meeting location varies from month to month so please look at the Calendar,,in the,Events tab for more information and location.
If you are interested in joining the
America's Boating Club Music City Squadron or interested in taking the America's Boating Course visit the appropriate links above. Use the About Us drop down menu to learn more.
Upcoming Events and Educational Opportunities:
EVENTS
Come join us for Dinner and Presentation.
March 23rd - 1800 hrs - Cornerpub (CP Between the Lakes) - Mount Juliet TN 4136 North Mt. Juliet Rd. We will be ordering food from the menu. Our own Tom Hudson will be presenting “Locks and Locking thru”. He has some fresh pictures to share of locking thru the Panama Canal. He and Lili just got back from a cruise thru the PC.
UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES -
ABC Class
America's Boating Course > Courses (musiccitypowersquadron.org)
ABC Class available in April 15 & 22, 2023 to be held at TNT Marine in Hendersonville. Existing member $45. Non-member $90. Membership and class $125. Class includes 2-4 hour sessions. Contact Randy Stone for scheduling. rstone@nashvillemachine.com or 6154050117
Location may vary based on dates and times of the classes.
SAFETY TIP
ELECTRICAL SHOCK DROWNING (ESD) BY DIY AC SAFETY TEST FOR BOAT AND DOCK OWNERS. All boat and dock owners must check your AC electrical system for stray current that could cause electrical shock and potential death to swimmers. It could save a life.
VESSEL SAFETY CHECKS -
America's Boating Club's Vessel Safety Inspectors are eager to inspect your boat anytime during the boating season for FREE. Please request Vessel Safety Inspections via our online request in the Vessel Safety Check tab. A Vessel Safety Inspector will contact you shortly after your request is received.
2022 Bridge Leadership
Commander -
Bobby Naylor, AP
Executive Officer -
Ray Alley, AP CN
Education Officer -
Randy Stone, AP
Assistant Education Officer -
Art Chapman, P
Vessel Safety Ck CH -
Art Chapman, P
Secretary -
Diane Chapman, P
Treasurer -
Jane Malatak, P
Historian -
Jane Malatak, P
Web Master/ IT -
Mickey Box, AP
Member-at-Large -
Barry Cleveland, AP