Join us on Thursday, December 2 at 1900 h for our in-person Christmas Party at NBYC, 305 Greenwood Rd, Callander.  

1915 h Guest Speaker - Captain Rich Stivrins, Chief Commanda II

1945 h Pizza, potluck and refreshments

Please bring an appetizer or dessert to the party. The cash bar will open, with tea and coffee as well.

Guest Speaker, Captain Rich Stivrins has been sailing on the Chief Commanda II since 2003, master of the vessel since 2005. He is dually licensed as a captain and marine engineer (currently through a SVMO ticket, restricted engineer prior to that). Prior to that, he sailed the Chippewa III out of Parry Sound. The Chippewa originally sailed in Niagara Falls as the Maid of the Mist until it was bought by the Stivrins and moved to Parry Sound. He first became a captain in 1998.

Note that all Covid precautions will be in place. We will be asking for proof of vaccination, screening for Covid and signing you in. Masks to be worn except when eating or drinking.

Find out the latest news and calendar of events for NBPSS. 

http://www.nbpss.on.ca/UserFiles/News/CROSSCHOP NOV 2021.pdf

This offseason, you can take one of the many boating courses from NBPSS and CPS. Our courses are offered online, in-person, or a combination of online and in-person.

Courses offered in the off season by our NBPSS volunteers are:

PCOC Courses – February, March and May 2022

ROC Marine VHF Radio Course – April 2022

Marine Maintenance Course – April to May 2022

Knots (Marlin Spike) Workshop – February 2022

For more information and registration, call 705-980-0455.

Visit boatingcourses.ca for a complete list of courses available online. 

The evolving Covid-19 restrictions now allow us to meet face-to-face. Our meetings take place at NBYC, 305 Greenwood Road, Callander. To attend meetings you must be fully vaccinated (two weeks after your second dose), wear a mask inside, be screened for Covid symptoms and sign in to the meeting. 

May 22 - 28, 2021.

1. Wear your lifejacket. It won't work if you don't wear it. 
2. Boat/paddle sober. Impaired boating is impaired driving.
3. Be prepared, you and your boat. Is your boat is properly equipped? Did you check the weather? Do you have enough fuel? Have you filed a trip plan with someone on land?
4. Take a boating safety course. A PCOC will take you out on the water. A CPS boating will take you home safely.
5. Be aware of cold water risks. Cold water severely hinders your abilities. 
6. Always follow navigation rules. Be aware, travel at a safe speed, know what to do when crossing, meeting head on and overtaking.