GRAND RIVER
About
Our History
In April, 1960 the Canadian Power Squadrons granted a Warrant establishing the Kitchener-Waterloo Power & Sail Squadron. Two years later Galt, which then became Cambridge followed. The squadrons became eligible in 2012 to fly their burgees with a gold stripe at the hoist, signifying 50 years of teaching safe boating in their communities.
In 2017 Cambridge merged with K-W and the squadron was renamed Grand River. A new burgee was designed to reflect the heritage of both squadrons, and includes the symbol of the river which runs through our communities and ties us.
A committed group of volunteers and experienced boaters inspiring others to adopt a safe boating attitude through education and training.
- We teach safe boating practices and proper navigational techniques through our courses
- We promote the cause of boating safely by creating a safe boating ethic
- We provide the legal requirements to enable recreational boating
Safety – boating safety is our #1 goal, we encourage the boating experience as a safe and enjoyable recreation
Education – our boating courses are high quality and provide good value, we lead in safe boating education and endeavor to provide a wide range of necessary and relevant courses
Community – we depend on volunteers and welcome all ages, levels of experience and skill to be able to deliver the safe boating approach to members and the wider community
Environment – we believe in boating in an environmentally responsible manner
Executive Committee
Bob Cotey
Bill Ross
Executive Officer
Barb Braniff
Administrative Officer
Bill Taylor
Secretary
Guy Lazure
Education Team Leader
Barry McClinchey
Assistant Education Officer & Past Commander
Johanne Fortier
Treasurer
Karen Sellner
Membership Officer
Donna Lankin
Communications Officer
Janice Fleischmann
Public Relations Officer
Alan Pearl
Assistant Financial Officer