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The
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons / Escadrilles Canadiennes de Plaisance
(CPS-ECP) began in 1938 to provide boating knowledge to the public
across Canada and grew to approximately 175 Squadrons.
Imagine, the Ottawa Power and Sail Squadron has been fostering safe
boating through classroom education since its creation in 1951. Through
the years, the Squadron has offered many different courses on safe
handling of powerboats and/or sailboats to allow many boaters a safe
return trip.
Our track record speaks for itself; if you need boating knowledge then
look no further. I am positive that we have the right course for you.
Check out our “Courses” section and enroll in the next course if you
wish. I look forward to meeting you in class.
The benefits of belonging to CPS-ECP and the Ottawa Squadron extend even
further than the benefits from our corporate sponsors which more than
cover the cost of your annual membership. Please take the time to come
out and enjoy friendship and camaraderie on and off the water with
fellow members who share your love of the water and a desire for
knowledge about boating. You have a question or a problem; someone will
have an answer for you! Check our website frequently as it is updated
regularly.
As a Past Commander once told me “Guy, the size of the boat does not
matter, what really matters is that you do it safely and that you enjoy
yourself!” Well, I practice safe boating and enjoying every minute of
it! I hope you can have the same enjoyment for many years to come and
that, whether flying the Squadron Burgee and/or the CPS Flag; you do it
proudly as all your Bridge Members do. Remember, you must hold a current
membership to fly either the Squadron Burgee and/or the CPS Flag.
Lastly, our main purpose is to teach Safe Boating through Education.
Come aboard to share your knowledge and enthusiasm with new students or
maybe upgrade your own knowledge by enrolling in one of our many
courses. We can all practice safe boating during the Summer months and
teach Fall, Winter and Spring. After all, it is a long winter. Dream
about boating and help us promote safe boating for the next year.
Hope to see you on the water or at one of our many functions. Till we
meet, be safe out there!
Guy Ladouceur,
Commander