Updated February 22, 2011

Blue Heron Squadron Turns 50 in 2011 Better Recreational Boating Instruction on PEI for Over 50 Years

Blue Heron Power & Sail Squadron was started in 1961 by a group of 15 dedicated Charlottetown boaters (see History). Since then, Squadron volunteers have helped thousands of PEI boaters learn to be better boaters.

To celebrate 50 years of teaching better boating, and to draw attention to the importance of learning better boating skills and knowledge, Squadron members are planning a series of special events throughout 2011.

At Blue Heron Squadron's winter courses in January 2011:

• Rollout of our free 2011 calendar. These calendars will also be made available at businesses serving boaters in Charlotttown:
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At the Winds and Waves social evening on Saturday, February 12:

• A birthday cake.
• Free calendars, supply limited.
• Rollout of our free window decal for boats, cars, fridges, cellphones, to help others find out how to learn better boating:
  
• rollout of free whistles for safety on the water:
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At the Squadron's annual graduation/instructor appreciation/annual general meeting Saturday April 30th, combined with the Atlantic District annual meeting here in Charlottetown:

• Another birthday cake.
• Tentative: Past Squadron Commanders' Reception. We are still trying to identify Past Squadron Commanders. See our current list on the History page and send us names.
• Free calendars, decals and whistles.
  
• Rollout of 24" x 24" storefront signs:
  

At Quartmaster Marine's Open House boat show in Charlottetown May 7-8:

• Another birthday cake.
• Visit Blue Heron Squadron's booth to learn more about boating courses.
• Free decals and whistles (limited quantity).

During CPS-ECP Canadian Safe Boating Week May 28 - June 3:

• Another birthday cake.
• Display in the Canadian Tire parking lot in partnership with Canadian Tire, Quartermaster Marine and the Government of Canada's Office of Boating Safety, Saturday May 28.
• Limited quantity of free decals and whistles, along with a brochure describing Blue Heron Squadron's courses.
• Safe Boating Trailer provided by the Office of Boating Safety.

At the CPS-ECP National Conference in Halifax, October 19-23:

• Blue Heron Squadron members will be assisting the host Squadron in Halifax, along with all the Atlantic District Squadrons.

At the Squadron's 50th winter course registration evening in November:

• Last 50th birthday cake.
• Limited quantity of free decals and whistles.

Blue Heron Power & Sail Squadron Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Atlantic District, Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons. Email: web2 at blueheroncps.pe.ca

About the Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons: "Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons (CPS) is a nationwide organization of boating enthusiasts. Their aim is to increase boating safety and enjoyment by providing instruction in all phases of seamanship and navigation, both power and sail.  It is a charitable, membership-type organization, incorporated under the Companies Act of Canada. Except for a small paid staff in the national office, all teaching and administrative work is done by volunteers. CPS is non-governmental, non-regulatory and non-military. It is not restricted to boat owners, nor owners of large yachts. Purely and simply, it is a dedicated group interested in increasing safety and pleasure on the waterways through education."