Parry Sound Boating
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Parry Sound Boating is the community face of the Parry Sound Power and Sail Squadron, an organization dedicated to boating education and safety. Parry Sound Boating is one of the community out-reach activities of the Parry Sound Power and Sail Squadron. On this page we post information about upcoming events and issues that will be of interest to our members and the boating public in and around Georgian Bay.
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facebook.comRestricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) Course – April 25&26, 2017
The VHF Radio Course, Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime), also referred to as ROC(M), is a two-evening course that will be offered this year April 25 and 26, at Lakeland, beside the Hospital in Parry Sound, from 6:30 to 9:00. This complete course with CD, includes work with Digital Selective Calling. This course will prepare you for the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) and includes the DSC Endorsement exam which is given on the second evening. [ 65 more words ] http://parrysoundboating.ca/2017/04/04/restricted-operator-certificate-maritime-course-april-2526-2017
Annual General Meeting Scheduled for April 22, 2017
The Parry Sound Power and Sail Squadron Annual General Meeting will be held at the Museum on Tower Hill in Parry Sound on April 22, 2017 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. There will be more information as the meeting date approaches. We can be reached at info@parrysoundboating.ca. Early April sunset on the Big Sound. Pretty, but not yet boating season. http://parrysoundboating.ca/2017/03/28/agm-announcement-2017-03-22
New Geocache Designs Being Implemented
The GeoBayCaching program we introduced a couple of years ago is undergoing an update and refresh. We have discovered that the cache containers we originally used were being abused by the locals, bears in at least one case, or decomposing as a result of the elements. The new geocaches are now being built with commercial grade 4" PVC pipe and fittings. [ 130 more words ] http://parrysoundboating.ca/2016/09/05/new-geocache-designs-2016-09
Celebrate Christmas in July in Parry Sound
Canada will celebrate its 150th anniversary next year. As we approach that special birthday, Parry Sound Power and Sail Squadron, invites boaters to prepare now. Celebrate the First of July (149) by joining our Christmas in July Sail Past. Decorate your power boat like a lighted Christmas present or your sailboat like a Christmas tree and join us. You don’t have to be a member of CPS to participate, just have a boat. Decorate your boat and join us behind Rosetta Island at 9:15 on July 1 – Canada Day. Contact John Mason, 705.342.1315, or masonj@vianet.ca, for more information. http://parrysoundboating.ca/2016/06/05/christmas-in-july-in-parry-sound
2016 Annual General Meeting Summary
The Parry Sound Power and Sail Squadron hosted the Voyageur District Power and Sail Squadron annual general meeting in Parry Sound this past weekend. A reception was held at the Parry Sound Area Museum on Tower Hill Friday evening, followed by the Voyageur District AGM Saturday morning at the Charles W. Stockey Centre. The Parry Sound Power and Sail Squadron AGM was held Saturday afternoon. [ 93 more words. ] http://parrysoundboating.ca/2016/04/24/2016-agm-summary
Looks Like August, Feels Like April
We're now about about two months away from the Summer Solstice, and it looks like late August with the chill of April. Makes sense of course, as the sun is exactly where it would be in late August. The differences range from the water temperature (brrr!), to the absence of leaves on the trees. It will be nice to be on the water when it's warmer, but don't tarry. [ 39 more words. ] http://parrysoundboating.ca/2016/04/22/looks-like-august-feels-like-april
Parry Sound Power and Sail Squadron AGM – April 23, 2016
PARRY SOUND SQUADRON AGM At our last meeting the bridge agreed to continue with the same members. The following slate of officers will be presented at the AGM on April 23, 2016: John Mason - Commander, Educational Officer David Hardie - Treasurer, Past Commander Horst Mattern - Administrative and Environment Officer Lois Ritchie - Membership Officer Josef Bossart - Secretary, Communications Officer… [ 95 more words. ] http://parrysoundboating.ca/2016/04/16/parry-sound-power-and-sail-squadron-agm-april-23-2016
Return of the Risley – March 2016
Sitting out on the North Shore Rugged Trail last week enjoying the arrival of dawn I was surprised to see three beacons looking west. I recognized two of them, the beacon at Three Mile point (3 km away), and in the distance Killbear (10 km away), but there was a third between the two of them. Within minutes I was able to confirm that it was the Samuel Risley returning to port at the Parry Sound Coast Guard base for the first time this year. [ 30 more words. ] http://parrysoundboating.ca/2016/03/27/return-of-the-risley-march-2016/
West Parry Sound Area, 2016 VHF Course Dates Announced
A two evening VHF instruction course with examination will be offered May 3rd and 10th, 2016, at Lakeland Long Term Care facility (beside the West Parry Sound District Hospital in Parry Sound). The complete package with CD covers VHF marine radio and Digital Selective Calling (DSC). The course will prepare you for the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) and DSC Endorsement exams that will be administered on the second night with temporary licenses issued that evening for people successfully completing the exams. [ 94 more words. ] http://parrysoundboating.ca/2016/03/06/west-parry-sound-area-2016-vhf-course-dates-announced
Upcoming First Aid Courses
A number of first aid courses are being sponsored by White Squall. Now is a good time to get that critical first aid training and certification, or to brush up on your skills. Once the ice is out it will be hard to find the time for all important safety instruction. Wilderness Advanced First Aid - April 23-26, 2016 Bridge to WFR - April 27-May 1, 2016 Wilderness First Responder April 23 - May 1 (April 27th off) Wilderness First Aid - May 7-8 Contact the White Squall Paddling Centre at 705/342-5324. http://parrysoundboating.ca/2016/02/19/upcoming-first-aid-courses
The Big Sound – Mostly Frozen Over
It's one month past the Winter Solstice and we seem to have finally developed a skim of ice over the Big Sound. (That's ice, not water.) There still seems to be open water further out when seen from Belvedere Hill. Things will continue to be cold, but it will be many days before people can get their ice huts and sleds out on the Big Sound. [ 36 more words. ] http://parrysoundboating.ca/2016/01/21/the-big-sound-mostly-frozen-over/
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