Nanaimo Power and Sail Squadron

So nice to finally get together for our AGM and meet our new Bridge IN PERSON!

Did you know that marine flares have an expiry date of 4 yes from date of manufacture. If you have flares dated Aug 2017 or earlier, they are out of date and do not meet safety regulations.

The Nanaimo Power & Sail Squadron and Cabela's are holding a Free Flare Disposal Day on Sat. Sept 18 from 10am to 4 pm at Cabela's in Nanaimo. Come and dispose of your personal flares for free. Please no group bulk flares.

This youngster came up for a visit

Nice end to a brief thunderstorm.

Summer has definitely arrived. Just relaxing in Tentoes Bay.

Can't remember your port and starboard? This young lady at the boatyard found a good way.

We are all getting comfortable wearing masks to protect us from Covid, but don't forget to wear one while dealing with the hazardous materials when working on your boat.

Are you ready to get out on the water this summer? Check out all the courses CPS-ECP offers at www.boatingcourses.ca

Nanaimo Power and Sail Squadron Your squadron continues to adapt to the COVID-19 situation.
Below are upcoming courses being offered online in 2021

A great Christmas gift for your Boating friends or family



Boating 2 and 3 Combined
Wednesdays starting January 13, 2021 for 12 weeks

In the second of our Boating Series, Boating 2, you are introduced to the art of navigation, anchoring, ropes, lines and knots – not to mention what to expect when the boat is moving under power. This course also has a number of optional topics that will be taught depending on local interests; these include tides and currents and a check list for layup and launch. Boating 3, the third course in our series, explores navigation further as you learn how to plot and label on paper charts. As well, you will learn what the skipper should do before setting out and when under way; handling a boat under sail; your environmental responsibilities; and some electrical hazards. These two courses are combined in this session and will give each student essential information for when operating a vessel at sea.


For more information contact Maurice Donn at [email protected]
to register go to:

www.nps-cps.ca/courses

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West Coast Marine Weather

Tuesdays January 5,12 and 19, 2021

Weather conditions greatly affect the safety and comfort of boaters. Living with weather is not an option, it is part of boating life.


The Nanaimo Power Squadron’s West Coast Weather Seminar provides boaters with a basic background in meteorology tailored to BC’s south coast. It begins with a review of basic weather theory then moves to specific regional weather in-

formation.


This three-week seminar will be presented by Robin Lines, Weather Services

Specialist / Met Inspector, Environment Canada (retired)


For more information or to register contact Maurice Donn at [email protected]

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Maritime Radio Courses (VHF) -
Leading to the Restricted Operator's Certificate (Maritime)

This is a requirement in order to operate a VHF Radio.

One day courses on January 23, February 20, March 20 and April 17, 2021


For more information contact Alexa Stochmal at [email protected]
to register go to:

www.nps-cps.ca/courses

Boating 2 class is full