We are a division of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons and
"We teach safe boating"
But that's not all we do. We also teach proper VHF radio technique, and how to read charts, and how to understand the instruments on your boat.
Our instructors have boated the local waters for years and have a wealth of local knowledge to pass along.
And we have fun doing it. Throughout the year we have cruises, and BBQ's, and dances.
Let the Classes Begin
Fraser Squadron is pleased to announce the following courses for the fall of 2010.
Boating - Ladner
| Date: | 14 weeks beginning Thursday, September 9, 2010 |
| Time | 1900 - 2100 |
| Venue: | Delta Secondary School 4615 - 51st Street, Delta |
| Online Registration (Ladner) | |
Boating - Richmond
| Date: | 14 weeks beginning Tuesday, September 28, 2010 |
| Time: | 1900 - 2100 |
| Venue: | Richmond Yacht Club 7471 River Road, Richmond |
| Online Registration (Richmond) | |
If you are beginning your on-the-water activities in powerboats, sailboats, or kayaks this is the course for you.
The Boating course is designed to help boaters become more competent and safe.
The course consists of approximately 30 hours of classroom instruction covering such topics as government regulations, mandatory equipment requirements, rules of the road, handling boats under power and sail, aids to navigation, anchoring procedures, chart reading, plotting courses, responsibilities of the skipper.
The exam for the federal government's mandatory Pleasure Craft Operator's Card (PCOC) is included in this course.
Details of the course content can be found here.
Successful completion of this course provides you with the membership benefits of Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons.
The individual price for the Boating course is $275.00. The couples price for the Boating course is $450.00 since they share some of the course materials.
In order to register as a couple (two people sharing the same address):
- Register the first person using the online registration, and then,
- Register the second person at the first evening of the course.
For information contact the Fraser Squadron Training Officer either by e-mail or by phone (604-786-5678).
Boat Trailing Information
If you trailer your recreational vessel you may be interested in a magazine from CPS partner Kerrwil Publications, publishers of Canadian Yachting magazine in which English speaking members of CPS receive the Port Hole as an insert. Trailer Boating Canada offers information on trailering your boat, boat reviews, destinations, and more.
CPS has signed an agreement with Kerrwil Publications allowing you access to a digital version of this magazine. Please click on the link http://www.specialcps-epctbcoffer.ca/ or click on the link found on the CPS Member Benefit Web page, and proceed to log in to access the summer 2010 issue of Trailer Boating Canada as well as past issues of the magazine and the 2010 Buyer's Guide.
Please note that the information you use to log in to view the magazine is strictly for that purpose and to provide CPS with relative statistical information. In keeping with our privacy and confidentiality policies, this information is fully protected from any other use by any party other than CPS under the signed agreement with Kerrwil Publications. />
Catherine McLeod, AP
CPS National Administrative Officer
Cruises Cruises Cruises
Check out the Fraser Squadron 2010 Cruises on the Cruising page
