Burnaby Power and Sail Squadron

Burnaby Power and Sail Squadron is a non-profit organization and a unit of the Canadian Power and Sail Squadron. The Burnaby Chapter was founded in 1958 and we have been encouraging safe boating and ocean awareness since then. Our Members are a passionate group who embark on summer cruises, year long activities and many community events on and off the water. Many BPSS members volunteer to teach and mentor new students, plan cruises and activities, and become a part of the Bridge, which oversees the Squadron. By joining the Burnaby Power & Sail Squadron you will enhance your boating experience, with or without a boat. Membership in the Burnaby Power & Sail Squadron means that you are part of a community of passionate boaters who are committed to safety, boating education and having fun on the water! A volunteer-driven organization with a reputation for high-quality boating education, BPSS in conjunction with Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons (CPS) also provides safety publications and other resources to its membership. The Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons has been connecting enthusiastic boaters for over 75 years, and played a major role in boating culture in Canada.With over 26,000 members from 170 local clubs (Squadrons) across Canada, members have access to a huge network of new friends, educators and enthusiasts, all of whom recognize that CPS is the established leader and trendsetter for recreational boating in this country. There are 2 levels of membership: Regular and Associate. Regular Members Holders of a Pleasure Craft Opeator Card who have also graduated from the CPS Boating Essentials Course can become Regular Members. Regular Members can fly the CPS flag. They also have better Boat Insurance rebates with the CPS Boat Insurance program. Associate Members Graduates of Boating Basics or the Pleasure Craft Operator Card test become Associate Members. Both types of membership have access to the same Corporate Membership Benefits. We also recognize certain course equivalences from the Sail Canada (Canadian Yachting Association), Association Maritime du Québec, the United States Power Squadrons, Transport Canada Certified Professional Mariners, Navigators, etc. You must present copies of your course completion certificates to be considered for membership at CPS. CPS does admit holders of PCOCs from other organizations. A respected and influential advocate for boaters, CPS works closely with many other organizations to voice concerns and recommendations: Canadian Yachting Association Provincial Marine Operators Associations Canadian Marine Manufacturers Association Canadian Safe Boating Council Regional and National Recreational Boating Advisory Councils Canadian Marine Advisory Councils We also work with Transport Canada, Industry Canada, Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary. As a member of CPS, you are supporting the creation and maintenance of a safe, beautiful and enjoyable boating environment for all Canadians!