BY SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 ALL CANADIAN OPERATORS OF A MOTORIZED VESSEL WILL HAVE TO SHOW PROOF OPERATOR COMPETENCY. GET YOUR OPERATOR CARD FROM CPS.


Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons (CPS) is a nationwide organization of recreational boating enthusiasts. CPS is a non-profit organization with 36,000 active members. Our instructors help recreational boaters improve their boating safety knowledge as well as their vessel handling and navigation skills. Students successfully completing the CPS Boating course or the Pleasure Operator Card exam receive a one year complimentary membership with access to member benefits.

Courses and seminars available from CPS: The Boating Course, Pleasure Craft Operator Card, Maritime Radio, Distress Signalling, Piloting, Navigating with GPS, Electronic Charting, RADAR for Pleasurecraft, Celestial Navigation, Weather, Extended Cruising, Marine Maintenance, and more.

For boating tips and FAQs visit www.cpsboat.ca and click on Just Ask John.