Founded in 1966, Sunshine Coast Power and Sail Squadron (SCPSS) met at Pebbles Restaurant in Sechelt April 19 to elect new officers.
SCPSS is part of a larger national and international body that promotes safe pleasure boating through continuing education and is a non-profit voluntary organization
Retiring commander Bill Foley turned over leadership to new commander Jack Adams who, together with his new executive members, was sworn in by Nancy Gibson, District Commander/Pacific Mainland Division representing the national body. Adams then thanked the previous executive for their dedication over the past year that saw 57 Coast residents complete courses in boating safety, navigation, and equipment.
He said an important issue now is to convince pleasure boaters of the need for continuing education because the government required Pleasure Craft Operator Certificate (PCOC) is insufficient. While it may get you out on the water, he said, experience shows that it won't be sufficient to get you back every time.
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