Like myself, most people probably thought the name Fraser Squadron is derived from the name of the river that divides the communities our squadron serves. Well we are wrong!

The "Fraser" in Fraser Squadron is derived from Canadian Forces St. Laurent class destroyer the HMCS Fraser (DDH 233). The stag in the squadron burgee is in fact the HMCS Fraser's ship mascot.

HMCS Fraser began life at the Burrard Dry Dock and the Yarrows Shipyard and was commissioned at Esquimalt in 1957. For the first ten years or so of her her life she patrolled Pacific waters before moving to the east coast.

The Fraser was one of the first warships to be designed and build in Canada. The Fraser was the last of the St. Laurent class in active commission. Over the course of her working years she functioned as a destroyer escort, a destroyer helicopter escort. She was used to demonstrate new Canadian designed technology and was the first Canadian ship to carry an Experimental Towed Array Sonar System and was the first to test the NIXIE torpedo decoy system.

Why be a CPS Member?

• Members earn the right to fly the CPS flag and take pride in displaying the flag as it represents knowledge and accomplishment.
  
  
• Members are eligible to take the Advanced and the Elective Courses, to extend their "on the water" skills and knowledge.
  
  
• Members receive a subscription to the magazine Canadian Yachting which also contains the CPS publication Port Hole.
  
  
• Members of Pacific Mainland District receive a six month subscription to Pacific Yachting with their yearly membership.
  
  
• Fraser members receive the Fairlead, a publication produced by the Fraser squadron covering local topics and announcements of current squadron activities.
  
  
• Member are entitled to apply for boat insurance at preferred rates with Johnston Meier, and other insurance agencies.
  
  
• Members are entitled to a 5-15% discount with certain Charter Boat operations in Ontario, BC, Florida, and the BVI as well as notable discounts with certain recognized auto rental companies when traveling on land.
  
  
• Members can extent their social camaraderie and knowledge by attending squadron seminars, safety programs, and social events.
  
  
• Members may join other volunteers as class proctors or course instructors, thus extending their knowledge to others.
  
  
• A member may be willing to serve on the Bridge or executive in some capacity and thus assist in the continuation of programs for new boaters.