Southern Boat Life Photo Contest Winner

Southern Boat Life Photo Contest Winner

Apr 25, 2024

Congratulations to Clifford and Francine Burgess for winning our Southern Boat Life Photo Contest.

Clifford and Francine Burgess are new retirees from Nova Scotia, who were escaping winter on their small sailing catamaran in South Western Florida.

Their photo was taken on March 1st during a return trip from Key West to Sanibel Island. “The sight of dolphins off the bow leading the way never gets old.”

An Aqua Map navigation software subscription was awarded to the winner! Watch for their photo in an upcoming issue of our Port Hole Magazine, published by Canadian Boating.

View all the entries on our Instagram account at: @cpsboat

Special Aqua Map Discount for CPS-ECP Members:

CPS-ECP members receive a 25% discount when they download the app of the navigational waters of their preference. To get your 25% discount when placing your online order please enter the discount codes listed in the member’s site (log-in required).

Aqua Maps is proud co-sponsor of our Volunteer of the Year Award and Officer of the Year Awards. Please support those who support us.

Member Testimonials:

“We are using Aqua Maps as our main source of navigation as we transit through the ICW. The new feature of winds, waves and currents have been invaluable.”

“This is great. I’ve heard much about Aqua Map and was debating not knowing how it would be for cruising around the Atlantic Provinces. After reviewing the video on Aqua Map’s user info, being a CPS member and applying the 25% discount there is no hesitation now.”

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