Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons

Site: Burlington

Service: CanBoat Burlington

Record #: BTN4109
Last Full Update: 27 May 2026

Contact Information

Office Phone No public telephone number
E-Mail burlingtonpowersquadron@gmail.com
Website https://www.canboat.ca/contact/squadron-locations/burlington/
Primary Contact James Dean, Commander / Committee Chair; Phone: 905-515-0933; Email: jamesdean026@gmail.com

Site Information

Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
Burlington, ON
Physical Access Not Accessible

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

CanBoat / NautiSavoir, operated by Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons / Escadrilles canadiennes de plaisance (CPS-ECP), is a national, non-profit boating organization offering courses and seminars for recreational boaters
Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Established 1975
Elections Local AGM Apr 
District AGM May 
National AGM Oct 
* all take office immediately

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Courses include the Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) and the Maritime Radio Course to obtain VHF Radio Certification

  • also offer courses on seamanship, navigation, and maintenance (for more information, see course calendar)
  • social nights with speakers
Hours

No formal office hours

  • courses usually run Sep-Mar
  • year-round online and self-study courses available
Areas Served Burlington ; Waterdown
Eligibility

Members under the Age of Majority are Associate Members with all the rights and privileges of full members, but without voting rights
Application

Call for information
Languages English - courses and materials ; French - most course materials ; Chinese (Mandarin) - Boating Basics textbook for the Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)
Fees Program - course fees

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Amateur Radio Licences ; Boating ; Pleasure Craft Operator Cards ; Water Safety Education
Older Adult Main Categories SPORTS
Older Adult Sub-Categories Boating