Events - 2010
Vancouver Boat Show
The Vancouver International Boat Show 2010 has been cancelled and will
return February 2011.
February 18, 2010
February Social
Royal City Squadron hosts Socials where you can find out the latest Squadron
news and enjoy meeting with other Squadron Members.
Boating presentations are usually provided by Guest Speakers.
Please join us for our upcoming Februaray Social.
There will be coffee, tea and biscuits, 50/50 draw and fine conversation.
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Where: |
Queensborough Community Centre
Port Room
920 Ewen Ave., New Westminster |
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When: |
Thursday, February 18, 2010 1930 hrs |
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Guest Speaker: |
Dan Guest |
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Topic: |
He will give a slide show presentation of his trip through Peru
and Chile. |
April 15, 2010
AGM and April Social
Royal City Squadron hosts Socials where you can find out the latest Squadron
news and enjoy meeting with other Squadron Members.
Boating presentations are usually provided by Guest Speakers.
Please join us for our upcoming AGM and April Social.
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Where: |
Queensborough Community Centre
Port Room
920 Ewen Ave., New Westminster |
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When: |
Thursday, April 15, 2010 1900 hrs |
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Guest Speaker: |
No guest speaker tonight!
The social part of the evening will comprise of cheese
and wine and nibbles with friends. I am sure there will be lots
of tales of the past and present year’s boating!
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Other |
Want to be part of the Bridge or a Proctor/Instructor?
Contact Keith Davies at 604 522 3448
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New Date: May 2
*CANCELLED*
April/May Fun Golf
Members and families/friends are welcome to join us for a round of golf
and dinner. Golfers are asked to bring a prize so that each golfer receives
one at the end of the day. If you can't make the golf, join us for dinner
afterward.
*Cancelled due to lack of interest
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Where: |
Cancelled
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When: |
Sunday, May 2 |
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Tee Time: |
Cancelled |
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Price: |
Cancelled
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Contact: |
Eleanor at ehashi@telus.net or (604) 522-3448
Please RSVP by Saturday, April 24th
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May 22-28, 2010
National Safe Boating Week
Five Top Tips for Boating Safety
Provided by the National
Safe Boating Council* These five simple steps will
dramatically reduce your chances of being hurt or killed
in a boating accident.
#1. WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET!
Most people who are killed while pleasure boating drown—and most
people who drown are not wearing a life jacket. When you capsize, collide,
or fall overboard, there is rarely time to get to a stowed life jacket.
Modern life jackets are smaller and more comfortable making it easier
than ever to "Wear It!" at all times.
#2. STAY SOBER IN YOUR BOAT!*
An operator with a blood alcohol content above .10—(equivalent
to consuming 5 beers in one hour for the average 180-lb. male)—is
ten times more likely to die in a boating accident than an operator with
zero blood alcohol. Stressors such as sun, vibration, noise, and other
environmental elements affect the body more when you consume alcohol.
Boating while impaired is an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada.
Operators with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres
of blood are liable to be fined
#3. TAKE A SAFE BOATING COURSE!*
Seventy percent of recreational boating accidents are caused by factors
that are controlled by the boat’s operator—such as failure
to pay attention, carelessness, recklessness, inexperience, excessive
speed, and failure to watch for hazards. Boating safety courses are available,
inexpensive, and quick—a great way for you to learn safety and the
rules of the road.
Boating Courses offered by Royal City Squadron
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#4. GET YOUR BOAT CHECKED!*
A Pleasure Craft Courtesy Check (also known as a Courtesy Examination)
is a FREE service provided by the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary to assist
you, the owner/operator of a small craft (up to 65’ or 20m), in
maintaining your vessel’s safety equipment at standards acceptable
to the marine environment.
For more information about this free service, please see http://www.ccga-pacific.org/c-safety_03.html.
#5. BE AWARE OF CARBON MONOXIDE!
All boat engines produce Carbon Monoxide (CO)—an odorless, colorless,
poisonous gas that can kill you in a matter of minutes. Boaters are killed
every year because of improper cabin ventilation, poorly maintained equipment,
and careless behavior. You do not have to be inside the boat to be at
risk. Boaters have died from exposure on the swim platforms of their boats
and in other areas where CO exhaust may accumulate or be emitted. Be aware
of the early symptoms (irritated eyes, headache, nausea, weakness, and
dizziness), and use CO detectors on your boat.
*Some modifications were made to provide Canadian content.
June 5, 2010
Graduation Dinner and Ceremony for
Fall/2009 and Spring/2010 CPS Course Alumnae
and
2010 Change of Watch Ceremony
All 2009 and 2010 graduating students and Royal City Squadron Members
please join us for our annual Graduation dinner and Change of Watch Ceremony.
*Please note: Tickets are limited.
To avoid disapointment, get your tickets now before they are sold out.
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Where: |
La Lorraine/La Rustica Restaurant in New Westminster |
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When: |
June 5, 2010 |
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Tickets: |
Please contact
Chantal Hudspeth - Ph: 604-522-3477 or email info@royalcity.powersquadron.ca
Alan Barlow - Ph: 604-523-2840 or email - alan-susan@shaw.ca
Harold Wright - Ph: 604-522-1012 |
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Cost: |
$35.00
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June 2010
Pitt Lake Cruise
Royal City Squadron members, please join us for our annual Pitt lake
Cruise at Christian Cove.
Enjoy a BBQ, Wiener roast, Bocce, Horseshoes and a Wellie Toss!
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Where: |
Christian Cove |
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When: |
TBA |
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Contact: |
TBA |
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Cost: |
TBA
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September 19, 2010
Annual Fish Fry
Royal City Squadron invites our members to our Annual Fish Fry! Since
it is a covered area, this event will be held rain or shine so come out
and enjoy some scrumptious cod and chips.
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Where: |
Queen's Park Picnic Shelter #1, New Westminster |
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When: |
1500hrs - 1800hrs (3pm-6pm) |
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Contact: |
Chantal @ 604-522-3477
Alan @ 604-523-0840
Harold @ 604-522-1012 |
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Cost: |
$9 each - Children under 9 eat free!
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*NOTE: Please order your
tickets by Sunday, September 12, 2010.
October 2010
October Social
Royal City Squadron hosts Socials where you can find out the latest Squadron
news and enjoy meeting with other Squadron Members.
Boating presentations are usually provided by Guest Speakers.
Please join us for our upcoming October Social!
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Where: |
New Venue
Centennial Community Centre
65 East 6th Avenue
New Westminster
(Near the Canada Games Pool)
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When: |
Monday, October 18, 2010 |
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Guest Speaker: |
Artificial Reef Society of BC
ARSBC promotes the use of artificial reefs as a means to minimise
the impact of recreational SCUBA divers on historical wreck sites
and other dive sites.
Promote economic activity in the vicinity of artificial reef sites.
Monitor developments of all our artificial reefs for enviromental
impact and SCUBA diver safety
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Topic: |
There will be a presentation/slide show from ARSBC |
December 13, 2010
Christmas Wine and Cheese Social and
Food Bank Drive
We look forward to seeing you all at our annual Wine and Cheese Social
at Century House! Please remember those less fortunate than us at this
festive season and bring a non-perishable food donation for the Food Bank.
Happy Holidays Everyone!
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Where: |
New Venue
Centennial Community Centre
65 East 6th Avenue
New Westminster
(Near the Canada Games Pool) |
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When: |
December 13, 2010 - 1900 hrs |
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Guest Speaker: |
Caitlin Birdsall of the Vancouver Aquarium. |
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Topic: |
Her presentation will be about the effects of boat traffic on aquatic
mammals in the Georgia Strait |
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