Gord Cudlipp of the Sunshine Coast Power and Sail Squadron was named Instructor of the Year 2021 for the Pacific Mainland District at the Canadian Power and Sail Squadron Awards Night on Oct. 15.
Cudlipp was cited for his leadership in the boating community on the Coast, including his selfless donation of time and expertise in helping boaters troubleshoot problems while readying their vessels for safe cruising; his drafting and teaching of seminars and workshops explaining the use of the sextant in navigation; his leadership with the co-op program at Gibsons Yacht Club; his role as cruise director for the many annual cruises by that organization; his role directing the safety program for the Keats to Armours Beach swim during Sea Cavalcade; and his past roles with Gibsons RCMSAR.
This is the second time in three years that the Sunshine Coast Squadron has provided the winner of this national award, Jim Forward being first in 2019.
