CPS Surdel

Who are we?

SUR-DEL (Surrey - Delta) is one of 173 squadrons within the national Canadian Power & Sail Squadron (CPS). Sur-Del is part of CPS’ Pacific Mainland District (comprised of 22 squadrons on the Pacific Coast – excluding Vancouver Island). Sur-Del has over 250 members, including 9 Life Members.

Our mandate?

Our mandate, as with all squadrons, is "SAFE BOATING THROUGH EDUCATION" and we actively promote Safe Boating through our many courses starting with BOATING and others such as Piloting, Advanced Piloting, Celestial Navigation, VHF Radio, GPS, and Weather. All courses are held at Frank Hurt Secondary School in Surrey at 13940 - 77th Ave. The BOATING course is a prerequisite for membership to any CPS squadron and is offered twice a year, September to December and January to April. At present the PCOC certification (Pleasure Boater Operating Certificate) is only required for smaller boats and under certain conditions. However, it will soon to be mandatory for all boaters, regardless of the size of boat. The PCOC is part of the initial BOATING course. For registration or more information about our courses please call Joe or Linda Mason at 604-930-4890.

Bridge Meetings

Bridge Meetings (executive meetings) are held on the first Wednesday of every month from September to June.
Location: ABC Restaurant at 15373 Fraser Highway, Surrey - (604) 583-2919. Please join us...everyone is welcome.

Socials

Held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1930 hours at the Fleetwood Library on 160th and 84th Ave. in Surrey.

Enjoy an evening listening to an interesting speaker on topic related to some aspect of boating. Speakers and topics vary for each social. Come join us, enjoy some refreshments and a chance to socialize with other members in the boating community. It’s great way to spend an evening, while meeting fellow boaters.
Surdel squadron also offers other activities, such as cruises and parties (Christmas, summer BBQs etc.) promoting camaraderie and safe boating.

History of...

Our Squadron

Our squadron received its Warrant (official recognition) on April 8, 1974. The founding members were Gordon R.Calam, Commander Charles "Chuck" Farrand, Ernie.S.Fleming, Fred R.Gee, J.J.Jordan, Noel Layfield, Geoff Lewis, Glen A.Redline, William Smith, Harold Stephenson and Richard Webley.

Our Burgee

The SAILOR CHUCK burgee represents Sur-Del's first "Main Man", Commander Charles "Chuck" Farrand. If anyone ever gave his all to CPS and his own Squadrons, it was Chuck Farrand (deceased 9 April 1994). A CPS Life Member, he served as Instructor and Commander with Royal City, Sur-Del & Pender Harbour Squadrons; he was PMD Commander and also served at National level. In 1985 Bill Herringshaw formalized his existing SAILOR CHUCK design into our Squadron burgee configuration. The familiar sailor-capped, bearded figure had been around Sur-Del for some years on buttons & T-shirts. The burgee, a classic triangle with a red upper half over blue: "Red skies at night, Sailors' delight", over the "Deep Blue Sea" with "SAILOR CHUCK" on a white ground at the mast, was approved by CPS National in 1986.