Hamilton Power and Sail Squadron celebrates 75 Years

Hamilton Power and Sail Squadron celebrates 75 Years

Dec 5, 2024

The celebration luncheon for members and their guests was held on Sunday, November 10th, 2024 at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club.  Commander Murray Thompson, AP welcomed Niagara D/C Andrew Hey and guest speaker Alistair Mackenzie who spoke of the history of the four Welland Canals.

Members received a Hamilton Pennant pin and enjoyed the camaraderie at our fun-filled event.

Our charter is dated June 24, 1949 and, interestingly, one of the 17 initial charter members, Cliff R. Lunt, became Chief Commander of Canadian Power Squadrons in the early formative years of CPS-ECP.  Yes, Hamilton is proud to recognize P/C/C Lunt from our Squadron.

Our past bridge members and many members have served willingly on Niagara District and National positions.  Our Life Members can attest to the dedication and devotion that have kept Hamilton vibrant with numerous donated time and hours of work.

As to the future, we look forward to continued training under our new CanBoat / NautiSavoir Operated by CPS-ECP rebrand.

P/R/C Marney Warby, AP
Secretary
Hamilton Power and Sail Squadron

Related Articles

Video Gallery

Nimbus 365 Coupe – A real long-stay cruising boat for exploring

By Andy Adams

There is no shortage of fun and exciting new boat designs hitting the market, but for the last few years these have been mainly outboard-powered day boats. Some are day cruisers; some are centre console fishing boats or designed for tow sports. A new live-aboard cabin boat has become a rare item these days.

So when I heard that Pride Marine in Orillia, Ontario, had a Nimbus 365 Coupe in the water, I jumped at the chance to get out on it.

Read More

Destinations

Tahiti—Updates from Paradise

By Zuzana Prochaska

I’ve been to Tahiti seven times—six on charter and once as crew for a couple of yachties. Over the 25 years that I’ve been visiting, it’s changed dramatically. Yet, inexplicably, it has also stayed the same.

Lounging on the flybridge of our Sunsail 454, I had time to think about this dichotomy as I toasted the nighttime skies of Bora Bora and specifically the Southern Cross, a constellation that never fails to hypnotize. As the Crosby, Stills & Nash (1982) tune reminds us:

…you understand now why you came this way.

Read More

Lifestyle