The Canadian Power & Sail Squadron is a National organization whose prime
mandate is to promote safe boating. To help accomplish this, the NORTH BAY POWER
& SAIL SQUADRON has been providing training courses for over 50 years.
The introductory boating course is held twice each year (Sept - Dec.; and Jan -
Apr.) This course is 12 weeks, and covers such topics as: basic navigation
including the buoy system, boat handling, knots & lines, docking, anchoring,
introductory weather. At the end of the course an exam is written and passing
this entitles the student to join the national organization of Canadian Power
and Sail Squadron, and also to take advanced courses.
V.H.F. radio courses and understanding your G.P.S. are also offered to any
boaters in the area.
All the local Squadron executive and course instructors are volunteers who
donate their time for the training, and also organize social events such as fish
frys, overnight and day cruises.
For further information, and to register for classes Contact George Graham
The North Bay Power and Sail Squadron is one of 177 Squadrons across Canada
which make up Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons.
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons is a nationwide association of boating
enthusiasts, dedicated to improving boating safety through training.
Each year, CPS members teach a variety of courses to 10,000 or more concerned
boaters in the general public across Canada. CPS is well known for its "Boating
Course", which is the primary course offered to the public.
CPS is a non-profit organization incorporated under the Companies Act (Canada),
and its administrative and instructional work is done by members - without
remuneration.
At the 2011 District AGM, also hosted by North Bay, we received our longevity
pennant and celebrated our 50 year history.
Our Mission is:
To increase awareness and knowledge of safe boating,
by educating and training members and the general public,
by fostering fellowship among members, and
establishing partnerships and alliances with organizations
and agencies interested in boating.
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