Sept 27, 2017
This summer we ran our annual Fly the CPS-ECP Flag and Win photo contest and received many entries. Participants submitted selfies while proudly flying the CPS-ECP Flag and wearing their lifejackets.
The winner is:
James Robar from Halifax Power and Sail Squadron, who won YU2 Desktop Speakers sponsored by Kanto Living.
Congratulations to our 2017 Fly the Flag contest winner and thank-you to all who entered!
May 23, 2024 Bill Marshall, AP, Chair of the National Environment Committee of CanBoat You’ve probably been to a beach or shoreline and seen some trash there. It’s a sad reality these days. While efforts are underway to reduce the production of plastics and promote recycling or dealing with litter bugs, the only way we…
The 2016-2020 Strategic Plan lists five key Priorities and Volunteers are one of the five. There are 3 Goals outlined in this section of the Plan.
Years ago anchor weight was the only criteria. In today’s world anchor design and construction metals is important and allow for lighter, stronger anchors with, in some cases, even greater key holding power, as found in US Navy testing.
Thanks for participating in our Furry Boating Companions contest. The most liked photos on our Instagram @cpsboat were:
1st place is Cheddar on anchor watch, submitted to us by Steve Wong from DeCourcy Island, British Columbia (photo above).
The course chair for Boating 6 & 7 (Offshore Navigation) is looking for members interested in teaching those courses online. This is a great opportunity to share navigation stories with other members and augment the number of Senior Members (SN) we have in our organization.
Join us, virtually, for an evening with woodworking enthusiast Munroe Scott, who built a 14.5 ft wooden sailing dinghy based on French naval architect Francois Vivier’s classic design, the Ilur. Munroe will discuss the build and safety issues associated with sailing small, human powered watercraft.
Throw away the box, this is some fresh thinking
Seemingly part sailboat and part spaceship, the new Jeanneau Yachts 55 just busted through the boundaries of traditional yacht design. I couldn’t take my eyes off the bubble hardtop that met me at the dock and I stepped aboard with trepidation. A few hours later, I was planning how to spend my not-yet-won lottery winnings.
By Dave Rozycki
Over the past seven decades, Ontario’s marina industry has developed alongside some of Canada’s largest freshwater lakes. Boaters have been able to enjoy the beautiful scenery and create lasting memories on the water, with certain marinas dating back to the 1960s. As we reflect on this rich history, we can begin to see trends in how our footprint may have had an effect on the environment, in not-so-positive ways. However, by embracing innovative solutions and adopting sustainable practices, both marinas and boaters hold the key to preserving and enhancing the quality of our lakes and marine life for generations to come.
