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Volunteers Teaching Safe Boating!

Sarnia is located in Ontario, Canada on the border with the United States and across the Bluewater Bridge from Port Huron, Michigan.  Members of Sarnia Power and Sail Squadron boat out of the communities of Brights Grove, Camlachie, Corunna, Forest, Grand Bend, Mooretown, Petrolia, Point Edward, Port Franks, Sarnia, Wyoming, Strathroy and much of Lambton County.  Whether powerboat, sailboat, personal watercraft, jet boat or paddler, Sarnia Squadron Members are often found boating on Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake St. Clair as well as the Detroit River and St. Clair River.  Others cruise to the North Channel, Georgian Bay, the Trent-Severn Waterway and Lake Ontario.  Local marine facilities to Sarnia include: Bridgeview Yachting Centre, Sarnia Bay Marina, Sarnia Yacht Club and Lake Huron Yachts.

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Do You Have Your VHF Radio Operator Certificate?

4 night course starting Tuesday April 8th

 

 

Learn the phonetic alphabet, as well as correct radiotelephone operating procedures.

This manual will enable you to pass the Industry Canada Restricted Radiotelephone Operator's Certificate Exam, which will be given at the conclusion of the teaching session.

This course includes your DSC endorsement.

Next Class: April 8, 10, 15 & 17th, 7:00 - 9:00

Register today by calling Reed Pletch at 519-542-0585 or e-mail:

 

    VHF Radio Operator Certificate DSC Upgrade

For people who already have their Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime).

The new DSC technology is now available on all new VHF Radios.  Take this quick upgrade seminar if you wish to get your DSC endorsement (required).  Covers Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, (DSC/GMDSS).

Next Class: April 15 & 17th

Register today by calling Reed Pletch at 519-542-0585, Mike Baker at 519-542-4872 or e-mail:

 

THIS SPRING

Get a Check, not a Ticket

Be satisfied that you boat is ready for the 2008 season and avoid those nasty surprises if stopped by the police.

Pleasure Craft Courtesy Checks are offered FREE of charge by members of Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons in association with Transport Canada. At your invitation, a Boating Safety Specialist will visit your boat and review with you the safety equipment required by law.

Your safety equipment will be checked and any deficiencies identified.  If you meet or exceed the legal minimum requirements, a decal will be issued to your vessel stating the year it was inspected.

If you require some corrective action, the specialist will be happy to come back and re-check the boat at a later time.

There are no penalties for missing or improper equipment and no limit to the number of checks you can request.

The Specialist is also happy to provide advice on boating safety issues and skills for you.  Many boaters arrange for an annual courtesy check at the start of every season.

Remember, get a Check, not a Ticket!

You may request your Courtesy Check online:

 

Sarnia Squadron

at the Sarnia Yacht Club.

Friday May 09th

Cocktails 1800 Dinner 1830

It's time to celebrate the beginning of the boating season!

The event is a great chance to meet and greet your boating friends in the Sarnia Squadron. As is our tradition, we honor the successful students of the winter classes with their graduation ceremony followed by our short AGM and induction of the 2008 - 2009 Bridge.

Dinner Tickets $15 per person

RSVP - please contact: Joe Huygen 337-1321 or Chris Schooley 542-4555.

 

National Safe Boating Week

May 17-23rd

 

Get "the card"