Thanks to Doug Ede for stopping by the studio to chat about Quadra - mainly flotilla stuff! He happened to be working on the island for a couple of weeks so great opportunity to chat.
Doug joined Sea Cadets at #47 RCSCC Captain Vancouver after seeing some kids doing a sailing class in Coal Harbour while he was playing a cricket match in Stanley Park. Doug’s first summer at HMCS Quadra was 1976 for TWGT. He turned to Athletic Leadership in 1977 at CFB Borden, before returning to the Q as a PERI in 1978 and 1979.
Doug decided to join the CIL in 1980 and attended the Officer Cadet Training Course that summer. At summers end, Doug was presented the Top Candidate Award. He really enjoyed his Sea Phases on Flotilla and that led him to Tender Command the following year. Doug is proud of his 5 years as a Flotilla officer and the experiences he gained working both Group South and North.
Thanks to Doug for sharing a memory of being tossed over the side of a vessel at night and being told to be on parade in #1 uniform for Colours. Such a universal memory for so many Alumni members.
Doug remembered to wear pants today!
Audio editing done by Todd Mason.
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