CPS-ECP Offering Course Discounts and Prize Bundle at the Spring Cottage Life Show

Spring Cottage Life Show

Mar 14, 2024

Planning to hit up the Spring Cottage Life Show on March 21-24? Well, guess what? We’re going to be there too, and we’re super stoked to hang out with you! Use our code SQUADRONS24 for $3 off General Admission tickets online.

Don’t forget to swing by our booth for some sweet deals on our must-have courses, Boating Basics and Maritime Radio, which can help you snag a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) or a Restricted Operator Certificate – Maritime (ROC-M). You can also sign up for cool courses on Weather, GPS, and Maintenance. And hey, grab our nifty Pocket Guide for Boaters – a handy must-have for your boating adventures!

Oh, and here’s the cherry on top – enter our awesome giveaway for a chance to win our epic Boater Prize Bundle featuring top-notch gear like Salus Marie Wear‘s snazzy PFDs, Alex Milne and Associates Natural Marine Boat Cleaning Products and Fortress Anchor. This bundle is valued at a whopping $500!

See you there!

Get all the details here.

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