The Sunshine Coast Power and Sail Squadron is a unit of the Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons– Escadrilles canadiennes de plaisance. As an organization, we promote safe boating and provide approved boating courses for all levels of boating enthusiasts. We also provide an active social network with events throughout the year.
Whether you live locally or are planning a visit to Sunshine Coast, we hope you’ll find our site a valuable resource for boating and local information.
Check out the latest social events and the new Bridge. Plan to join some cruises and take courses this fall. Read about yacht leasing, the combined Sea Cavalcade and Wooden Boat Festival, cardinal buoys, the online PCOC course and the editor’s farewell column.
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Our spring issue features the favorite anchorages of our squadron members and shines a spotlight on The Bitter End Boater’s Exchange, a local Gibsons business. Catch up on the latest local marine news, learn about the history of dragon boats and how to get involved in the Sunshine Coast Dragon Boat Club, get a few safe boating tips, and more!
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Our winter newsletter features a spotlight on water-access-only hide-aways and a first-hand account of watching a sailboat navigate through Skookumchuck Narrows during a fast current. Also — get your Hydrographic Service updates for nautical charts, clear up any rumours you’ve heard about the wreck at West Bay on Gambier about, find out what courses are coming up and more!
[ Read More ]Who: Carol-Ann Giroday, Rick LeBlanc and their furry compadre Kona.
What: An in-person vivid presentation of an extraordinary trip from Vancouver to Haida Gwaii.
Why: Learn yachting tips, hear of the funny escapades and experience their journey with fellow yachting members over some nice cold beverages and yummy appetizers.
What to bring: Yourself and your best appetizer!
This dynamic group has been actively featured in in Power Cruising Magazine & Sea Magazine.
Carol-Ann Giroday & Rick LeBlanc
Listen first-hand about the tale of a cruise up the coast; enjoy their experiences in different villages throughout British Columbia. Learn what made this voyage successful and what to never do again! This vivid presentation will allow you to delve into the realms of a different world within ours! You will not want to miss this event.
Let’s make it a community event and honour the squadron members with your famous appetizer to share!
The squadron will take care of all the coffee, tea and pop. We will also offer a discount for beer and wine, for only $2.50 each!
Don’t miss this opportunity to listen to these wonderful yachting tales and enjoy your fellow squadron member’s company.
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Check out our fall newsletter! This issue includes some photos from our Thormanby Island picnic in August, facts about the PCOC card, a yummy and quick recipe for your catch of the day, local and national squadron news and much more.
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