GLCC School webinar discounts for members
Sept 8, 2022
CPS-ECP members can take advantage of a $5.00 discount when registering for a GLCC School webinar.
Get the DISCOUNT CODE login required at CPS-ECP.ca
Sept 8, 2022
CPS-ECP members can take advantage of a $5.00 discount when registering for a GLCC School webinar.
Get the DISCOUNT CODE login required at CPS-ECP.ca
September 24, 2026 Awards 2026 It is always a good practice to recognize the contributions our volunteers make in promoting the CanBoat / NautiSavoir mission of Safe Boating Education and outreach all year long, but there is no better time to highlight the efforts of these volunteers than at the National Annual General Meeting. This…
September 24, 2026 Get cozy and treat yourself to a CanBoat / NautiSavoir hoodie! There are over 30 colours to choose from including a highly visible safety green. You can also find full zip and extra cozy fleece options. You can even customize some product sleeves by adding your vessel name, Squadron name or volunteer…
September 10, 2026 We offer boating courses for every skill level, and now it’s even easier to find the right one for your next adventure. With our new calendar you can filter courses by boat type, body of water, and boating activity to discover the perfect fit for your next adventure. Our courses cover essential…
September 10, 2026 The Town Hall will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 7:00 – 8:30 pm EDT. Members can send their questions on these topics in advance of the meeting to Marie Dosso, at nao@cps-ecp.org, by Friday, September 11, 2026. The Town Hall will focus on the two agenda items. Our AGM is on Saturday,…
August 27, 2026 By John Gullick I often get asked if passengers can drink alcoholic beverages or use recreational drugs when we are out traveling in a boat? Depending on the province, the simple answer is NO. Nobody, driver or passengers, may drink on a recreational vessel when it is underway. In some provinces like…
August 27, 2026 This course expands your boat-handling and navigation skills. It provides the knowledge, skills, and confidence required for longer coastal voyages on the ocean or larger lakes. The course covers various topics, including managing emergencies, handling challenging weather and environmental conditions, avoiding collisions in unusual circumstances, and using alternative methods for navigation if/when…










By Andy Adams
You might be dreaming of an adventure boat, or a luxury cruiser, or maybe a serious fishing platform. You might dream of an overnight exploration boat, or a boat that entertains a big group of friends or family. Whatever your ambitions, the features and appointments, and the stellar performance of the Boston Whaler 350 Realm, equipped with triple Mercury Verado V10-cylinder 425 horsepower engines, feels like it could do just about anything. It’s the Great Entertainer.

By Mathew Channer
On my first day as a commercially registered yacht captain, I sailed a Fontaine Pajot 38 catamaran from mainland Australia across the Whitsunday Passage to the western shores of the world-famous Whitsunday islands.
We cruised northeast on a 15-knot beam reach… perfect catamaran sailing conditions, watching the hazy shapes of the islands colourize and morph into crescent beaches, jungled ridgelines and rocky outcrops.