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