CPS-ECP Making Waves

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July 12, 2019

CPS-ECP Squadrons and volunteers have been working hard to promote CPS-ECP and boating safety this spring. Here are a few of the headlines from across the country.

Folks learn about safe boating at Lefroy Harbour
Safe boating day at Lefroy Harbour was an opportunity to dispose of old marine distress flares. Read more.

New program encourages women to take up boating
Cape Lazo Power and Sail Squadron is offering a program for women boaters, taught by women. Read more.

Peterborough Power and Sail Squadron marks 60 years of keeping boaters safe
With a membership of more than 160 volunteers, organization remains committed to the safety of all who enjoy the region’s numerous waterways. Read more.

Cowichan Power and Sail Squadron celebrates its 60th anniversary
Many who take courses go on to become Canadian Power Squadron members. Read more.

Squadron celebrates 60 years teaching safety boating
Ripple Rock Power and Sail Squadron is celebrating its 60th year of teaching safe boating in Campbell River. Read more.

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Sailing out at sunset and watching the colours change and reflect on the water is always such a beautiful experience, this photo was taken by Vanessa Vermaas in Vancouver. Did you get the chance to enjoy any sunsets on the water this summer?

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New Boats: Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 – A Sleek, Good -Looking Delight To Sail

By Katherine Stone

There is nothing more that I enjoy than being with friends and messing about in boats. Messing about in brand-new boats on a champagne sailing day on Lake Ontario at the beginning of the summer doesn’t get any better. To have the new owner, Helmuth Strobel and Anchor Yachts dealer Pancho Jimenez aboard made it even more special, as they can also speak to what they truly enjoy about the boat. We keep our own boat in a harbour that has a long waiting list for boats over 35 feet, so this little gem would definitely fit the bill and feels like a much bigger boat. True to the spirit of the 7th generation Oceanis line, the 34.1 is built in Poland and replaces the 35.1. It is 1,000 lbs lighter, 14 cm narrower and has 29% more sail area.

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Peter Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands has Reopened

Peter Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands has opened its rebuilt and re-envisioned luxury private island in 2024 after the property closures from the Virgin Islands’ 2017 hurricane season. Peter Island Resort has been undergoing its transformation for over six years. Its evolution includes brand new and upgraded accommodations and new state-of-the-art facilities and five stellar beaches amid hundreds of acres of unspoiled tropical island.

Peter Island Yacht Club

The new Yacht Club will be a must on the itineraries of sailors, boaters and yachtsmen with a marina that can accommodate a range of vessels from power boats, sailboats and catamarans, to super yachts of up to 200 feet. Located in Sprat Bay harbor, the Yacht Club will be its own destination with a dedicated swimming pool for Yacht Club guests, Drunken Pelican restaurant and bar, a commissary, Sea Chest Boutique and a sports recreation area with pickleball, basketball and bocce ball courts and a lawn-games area. To protect the coral reef and marine life surrounding the island, moorings will be located in White Bay, Sprat Bay, Deadman’s Bay…

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