Spring Bling Boating Photo Contest

June 13, 2024

Our Spring photo contest: Spring Bling has launched! Show us your shiny boats, ready to hit the water for a great season of adventure.

Submit your photos to theporthole@cps-ecp.ca – Submission deadline June 30th.

Check our Instagram regularly to vote for your favorite photo! The most liked photo will receive a year’s subscription to Aqua Map Navigation App and be published in Canadian Boating Magazine.

CanBoat / NautiSavoir is the newly announced brand name for Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons.

Learn more here.

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