Brentwood Bay Power and Sail Squadron Receives Boat Armour Trophy Again This Year

Westover Shield

 

December 9, 2015

For the past four years they have been the  recipient of the Westover Shield Award for highest marks obtained. Recipient of the Boat Armour Trophy for the highest number of new Boating Course students.

The Brentwood Bay Squadron is passionate about safe fun filled boating around the BC Coast. The Squadron Membership  really enjoy passing on the experiences and expertise to their students.

Course Graduates are encourage to join the Squadron and take part in may of the fun filled cruises and activities that they put on throughout the year.

If you want to acquire the skills and confidence to get the most out of Boating, contact your local Power and Sail Squadron.

The Brentwood Bay Squadron offers students practical hands on experience including:

– fire extinguisher practice on live fires
– student boat cruise to practice charting skills
– tour of Canadian Hydrographic Service
– tour of Canadian Coast Guard Station

Boating Course graduates average top marks of 96%. Each student works with an experienced boating course graduate to proctor students through the course ensuring your success.

For more information contact the Squadron at http://www.brentwoodbaysquadron.com/

 

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