2010 CPS AGM - Nanaimo, BC
BPS Pennant About Britannia Squadron

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Britannia Power and Sail Squadron, since its beginning in 1964, has provided courses in boating and navigation for more than 7,000 students. The Squadron is run by unpaid member volunteers who handle the administration, organize social functions and teach and proctor courses.

The Squadron takes its name from Britannia Bay, the historic boating centre at the eastern end of Lac Deschenes.

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From an initial 17 in 1964, Squadron membership now totals over 200. One half of Squadron members have their boats on Lac Deschenes, mainly at the Britannia Yacht and Nepean Sailing Clubs. The other half locate their boats mainly on the Rideau system, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence. About two thirds are sail and one third power. Cottagers are also an important source of members.