Fredericton Power & Sail Squadron is a 50 year old non-profit organization of fellow boaters who provide boating courses for all skill levels while locally representing Canada’s 85 year old National Boating Club
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Our Fredericton Squadron newsletter returns after a 13-year “Turn in”
The Binnacle—the cherished newsletter capturing the rippling yarns, current charts, and riverine rambles of boating aficionados along New Brunswick's storied Saint John River—has joyfully returned this November, as The Helm.
Once a go-to guide for cruisers meandering past the heritage charm of Fredericton, and anglers casting lines in the tidal reaches near Reversing Falls. This revival anchors just after the autumn leaves blaze along the banks, brimming with fresh tales of final salmon runs, winterized wooden dories, and the crisp hush of frost-kissed sunrises over the Kennebecasis Valley. For river rats who've longed for its weathered pages.
“The Helm” is provided in a mobile-friendly format.
Enjoy, mates!
Steven Brewer, Communications Officer, Fredericton Squadron
Whether you're a powerboater, sailor, paddler, or landlubber with a love for the water, the Fredericton Squadron welcomes you.
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Jan 6, 2026 – Basic Navigation & Boat Handling
Hands-On Skills for Safe Boating
One-Day Marine Diesel Seminar (Originally Nov 15 – Cancelled due to injury)
Will be rescheduled. All existing registrations will be honoured. Stay tuned!
Contact: 506Boat@Gmail.com
Before setting sail, always check the marine weather forecast. Sudden changes in wind and wave conditions can turn a pleasant cruise into a risky situation. Bookmark the Canadian Marine Weather Service and keep a VHF radio tuned to channel 16.
Check out the YouTube channel Beyond the Buoys (@BeyondthebuoyswithAnM) by Fredericton Squadron members Andrea and Mike.
The channel is a vlog series launched in June 2025, centered on real-life boating adventures along Canada's scenic waterways. With a focus on the "highs, lows, and everything in between of life on the water," it shares personal stories of exploration, from coastal anchorages to navigating challenging routes. The channel's debut video introduces their 1979 Mainship MK1 trawler (a 34-foot vessel with diesel engine, full living quarters, and swim platform) and outlines an 18-day delivery trip from Mariposa Marina in St. André d’Argenteuil, Québec, to their home in New Brunswick—covering the St. Lawrence River, Gaspé Peninsula, Northumberland Strait, Canso Strait, southern Nova Scotia, and the Bay of Fundy via reversing falls in Saint John. Subsequent episodes provide daily-ish updates on the journey, including lock transits, weather hurdles, speed logs, and stunning scenery, in a casual, enthusiastic style that's approachable for boating newcomers or armchair travelers.
A Community Of Experienced Boaters Inspiring Others
Operated by Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP), CanBoat is Canada’s national non-profit boating education organization since 1938.
Offers the only Canadian-issued Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) accepted by the U.S. Coast Guard, plus advanced courses, insurance discounts (boat, home, auto), marine merchandise, on-water assistance, and much more.
Visit CanBoat.ca for courses and membership.
Troy Otis, Commander, Fredericton Squadron
Gaston Damecour, Education Officer
Dino Kubik, Marketing Officer
Steve Butler, Social Officer
Fran Seymour, Finance Officer
Scott Young, Membership Officer
Andrea Rebolledo, Secretary
Mary Butler, Executive Officer
Steven Brewer, Communications Officer