To find out what's happening at CPS Calgary, click on activities. Join us for monthly socials with guest speakers, annual banquet & silent auction and special events. Submit your entry to the photo contest.

Boating courses are offered frequently throughout the year. Click for schedule and registration information.

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A PROUD DAY FOR CALGARY SQUADRON AT WCID MEETING

 

The Grand Slam!   Calgary Squadron won all the WCID training trophies this year!  Congratulations are due to Steve Dubec, STO and ALL the instuctors!

Above L-R: Clark Berry, CPS WCID TO; Lawrence Head, Instructor in Calgary Squadron; Peter LaGrandeur, CPS Calgary Commander receiving the awards.

Trophies L-R; WCID Percy McCallum Challenge Shield for Squadron Advanced Courses;  the Bill Whitley Trophy for WCID Squadron with Highest Average Marks in Boating course; certificate to Calgary for 9th 100% honour Roll; WCID Outstanding Squadron Achievement for CPS Advanced and Elective Courses presented by Jim and Jean Roeber of USPS Spokane Squadron, District 16.

 

Course Schedule - PCOC Training and much more!  Classroom instruction by experienced boaters - you get more than a card! The only course recognized as valid in U.S.A. as well as Canada ---SEE THE NEW COURSE LINEUP!

Social Schedule -   Speakers and programs to begin in September,  Stand by for Announcements!

Links to Boating Organizations and Resources

The Calgary Squadron BURGEE

 Order a BURGEE for your boat or exchange the BURGEE for a marina or club burgee for Calgary Squadron Display and receive your purchase price refunded,  contact  the bridge, i.e.  Peter LaGrandeur or Carl Johnson -  Burgee Cost is        $ 20.00

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The Calgary Squadron of the Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons is part of a nationwide non-profit organization emphasizing boating education and offering accredited boating courses. Visit the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons national website to learn more about Canada's largest association of boating enthusiasts. Volunteer instructors have been providing boating instruction to Canadians since 1938.CPS Calgary Home Page

Calgary Power and Sail Squadron instructors offer boating classes at the introductory through advanced levels. Basic Boating and Safe Navigation ("the boating course") is Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons' premier course for the recreational boater and includes material and exam for the Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC). Other courses include Piloting, Advanced Piloting, Marine Maintenance, Radio Operator (Marine), Fundamentals of Weather, GPS, Celestial Navigation, Depth Sounder, Seamanship, Extended Cruising, Electronic Charting and RADAR for Pleasurecraft.  In addition, Intructor Training (IT) and Officer Training are offered to CPS members at no charge.

Click on "boating in the classroom" for the complete list of courses offered by the Calgary Squadron, including schedule and registration information. Contact Steve Dubec at 240-9327 or by email at boatinged@cpscalgary.com for additional information.

Membership requirements and benefits: full membership requires successful completion of the Basic Boating & Safe Navigation/Boating Course examination or approval by CPS National HQ Membership Department* of acceptable equivalent Courses or Professional Mariner standings.  An associate membership requires successful completion of the Boatpro/PCOC course qualifying examination.

*see CPS National Latest Communication letter March 3, 2009

The squadron hosts a social event on the 4th Tuesday of most months, featuring a guest speaker, which is open to the public. Special events are planned throughout the year. Check the website Activities section for updates.

CPS Calgary Members receive "Lookout", the monthly newsletter.

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