Two Power Squadron Members Receive Awards at Yachtsman’s Spring Thaw Event
Two members of the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons received awards at the 2012 Yachtsman's Spring Thaw event this past weekend.
Catherine McLeod, AP,National Administrative Officer, has been selected as the 2012 Yachtsman of the Year – Power, and Kevin Jones, N, Chair, Environmental Committee, has been selected for the 2012 Natural Marine/Mason’s Chandlery Environment Award. Kevin is currently serving with the Canadian Coast Guard, based in Newfoundland.
Also, Lori Mason of The Store, Mason’s Chandlery was awarded Yachtsman of the Year – Sail.
These are annual awards presented each year as part of the Yachtsman's Spring Thaw event in Toronto, which this year will be part of the 9th annual Toronto Brigantine's annual fundraising "Pirates Ball".
This fun, boating season kickoff and fundraiser, was held at the Steam Whistle Brewing facilities in Toronto. The building is in the historic railway engine round house, across from the Rogers Centre stadium. The event is open to all boaters and in honour of the Pirates Ball theme, many CPS members dusted off their favourite eye patch and joined in the fun with fellow CPS boaters. The occasion included Door Prizes, Silent Auction and Raffle. Pirate costumes were encouraged and all proceeds go to the Toronto Brigantine youth program.
