Sarnia Power & Sail Squadron

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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Latest Issue: April, 2009

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You Must Have Your Operator Card By Sept 15th, 2009!

Four ways to get "the card"!

Good: PCOC Challenge Exam

Better: Boat Pro Seminar

Best: the Boating Course

No Test* past Graduates of the CPS Boating Course

Get "the card"

Next Seminar: March

You can also challenge the exam anytime during the summer, $25 for challenge only

Take a Boat Pro Course with Sarnia Squadron to obtain your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC). The course runs for three consecutive nights, 7:00 - 9:00, cost: $60.

Register today by calling Ossie Ianni at 519-336-2515 or e-mail:

When Do I Need My Pleasure Craft Operator Card?

Pillage & Plunder '09

CPS Western Ontario District

Annual Conference, April 3-5, Forest

Brochure and Registration Here!

Do You Have Your VHF Radio Operator Certificate?

4 night course starting Tuesday April 7th

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.

Course fee: $65

Next Class: April 7th, 9th, 14th and 16th, 7 - 9 pm

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. Covers Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, (DSC/GMDSS).

Course fee: $35

Next Class: April 14th and 16th, 7 - 9 pm

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

Sarnia Squadron's

Spring Graduation and AGM

Sarnia Yacht Club, May 1st, 6:00 pm

Please join us in the festivities of welcoming our new Bridge Officers. I would like to thank our volunteers for another successful training season. We will also celebrate the Graduation of Paul Campbell's Boating Students.

I hope you will attend this great event, which is Sarnia Squadron's initial kick off to our Boating Season. After the last couple of months, I have been anxiously awaiting the change of weather. I look forward to seeing you at our social events throughout the year.

Sarnia Squadron's AGM and graduation is on May 1st at Sarnia Yacht Club. Come out and celebrate the start of another great boating season with our new Members!

Steve Davis, Sarnia Squadron Commander

Start the season with a boating fling!

Welcome to Paradise Island

Western Ontario

District Rendezvous

June 26th, 27th, 28th

Bois Blanc Island (Boblo)

For more details:

Rendezvous, 2009

This Spring,

get a Check, not a Ticket

Be satisfied that you boat is ready for the 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: