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What Plan? Your Plan…..Strategic Priority #3 – Volunteers

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. 

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Join us in Victoria for our annual Conference

Participate in this year’s National Conference from October 17-19, 2019. Volunteers and boaters from across North America will congregate in Victoria, British Columbia to exchange ideas, have their say in the business of CPS-ECP, attend workshops, network with old friends and meet new ones.

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Marine Forecasts and Warnings for Canada

Our knowledge of atmospheric physics has grown over the years. In this day of the computer, forecasting is more accurate, is valid for longer periods, and can be delivered in seconds to those who need it. 

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Exciting Changes to National Awards!

As you read in Chief Commander Chuck Beall’s April 16 notes from the April Board meeting that were sent to you, we have exciting changes to our National Awards.

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It’s Back – Safety And Flare Return Days 2019

Finally the news that we have been waiting for. On May 15th the Minister for Transport Canada approved our funding request to continue the Safety and Flare Return Days program for the next three years.

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Important Changes to Cowan’s Pleasure Craft Program

Cowan Insurance Group has partnered with CPS-ECP for over 25 years to offer pleasure craft insurance to its members. While we have always been able to provide rate stability, deteriorating results across the country have impacted those rates. 

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Call for Nominations: Canada’s Volunteer Awards

The time has come to recognize the significant contributions of volunteers who are making this nation stronger. 

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Vessel Preparedness and How To Get A Free Courtesy Check

Every year thousands of boaters go out on the water without the proper safety equipment that is required by law. This equipment can be of great benefit and comfort and can mean the difference between a great day out on the water and a potential disaster.

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AIS For Boaters

One of the tankers I worked on had a sign prominently displayed in the wheelhouse….its message was a short, but sharp reminder, “A Collision At Sea Can Ruin Your Entire Day.” In those days, our collision avoidance system consisted of one fairly good pair of eyes and a radar system.

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Cowan Insurance Update

For over 25 years, Cowan Insurance Group has proudly partnered with the CPS-ECP to offer an exclusive Pleasure Craft Program to its members across Canada.

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What Plan? Your Plan…..Strategic Priority #2 – Membership

The 2016-2020 Strategic Plan lists five key Priorities and Membership is the second of the five. Since our last update, the Membership Priority has continued to improve on the 5 goals within the Priority and following are a few highlights since the beginning of the year when we last reported.

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Let’s get on the water – carefully!

Ah, long weekends. There are only four during the summer so each one is cherished by Canadians but this one coming up carries special significance for boaters and cottagers. (There are few things we Canadians cherish more than our long weekends.

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Springtime – Time To Renew

For the majority of the CPS-ECP Members, the warming spring sun starts everyone’s thoughts turning towards the coming season on the water. The preparation of the vessels and the preparation of plans for the times to be spent on the water this summer.

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What Plan? Your Plan

Much of what the Planning Committee does is reliant on the reports from the Priority Leaders of our Strategic Plan as to the implementation of the Goals as we move forward. The Educational Department has been particularly constant in its reporting.

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Education Department Update

The National Education Department held its historic Spring meeting in Toronto at the Hilton Airport Hotel on March 22 – 24, 2019.

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Safe Boating Awareness Week – May 18th-24th, 2019

The 2019 North American Safe Boating Awareness Week Campaign is ramping up for this year’s boating season. Since 1995, this campaign has been the mainstay of boating safety outreach to the over 16 million people who recreate on Canadian waters each season.

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Flotilla’s, Rendezvous & Group Sailing Holidays

Flotillas, rendezvous and other boater group trips are becoming more and more popular worldwide and increasingly diverse. Most having specific activities and themes depending on interests.

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National Volunteer Week April 7 – 13, 2019

From April 7 to 13, Volunteer Canada and Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) celebrate Canada’s 12.7 million volunteers during National Volunteer Week (NVW).

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Its ‘Awards’ time……Who are you going to Nominate?

CPS-ECP is made up of extraordinary individuals. Wouldn’t you like to make sure those people know how much they are valued and their contribution appreciated?

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Maritime Radio Course to integrate use of DSC

During the course of the past year, the Maritime Radio Course committee has been working diligently, primarily through teleconferencing, to revise the Maritime Radio Course..

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Join us in Victoria for our annual Conference

Participate in this year’s National Conference from October 17-19, 2019. Volunteers and boaters from across North America will congregate in Victoria, British Columbia to exchange ideas, have their say in the business of CPS-ECP, attend workshops, network with old friends and meet new ones.

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What Plan, Your Plan…. Strategic Priority #5 Communications

An ongoing flow of information between our three levels, Squadron, District and National, is the prime target of the Communications Priority. At times action is requested and required, and at other times important messages need to be shared.

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Safer for the Environment Boat Care Products

In the late 1970’s myself and a lady friend decided leave our corporate positions to spend 3 years backpacking around the globe.

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Why Should My Squadron Offer Recreational Vessel Courtesy Checks?

It’s time again for me to talk about why Squadrons should offer Recreational Vessel Courtesy Checks (RVCCs). Many Squadron Officers continue to talk about how their Squadron’s course participation, and hence membership, is down and continuing to drop.

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New tutorial available for mariners to help protect whales in B.C. waters

BC Ferries and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority have launched a tutorial for mariners to build awareness of local whale species and how to identify them, and provide navigational strategies to reduce potential interactions between ships and whales in B.C. waters.

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What Plan? Your Plan…..Strategic Priority #4 – Community

There are 4 Goals in this section of the Plan, each dealing with a different aspect of how to ensure the long-term survival and relevance of CPS-ECP to our Members and the boating community.

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Boating and Cannabis: What You Need To Know

How will the new regulations regarding the possession and use of cannabis affect the operation of vessels?

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Board of Directors Applications Due March 1

Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) is accepting applications for Director positions from you the members of CPS-ECP, both men and woman.

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Consider offering seminars this boating season

No matter whether you’re middle-aged, an older person, or someone just fresh out of school and heading into a career, life seems to be a non-stop frantic rush from dawn to dusk.

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Board of Directors Applications Due March 1

Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) is accepting applications for Director positions from you the members of CPS-ECP, both men and woman.

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Safe Anchoring Basics – Selecting your Anchor Size

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.

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Two CPS-ECP Members Win Safe Boating Awards

The 2018 Canadian Safe Boating Awards (CASBAs) were held Sunday, Jan 20th in Toronto, at the Westin Harbour Castle.

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National Office Staff Listing

Over the past year we have had some changes in our staff at the National Office. Once per month we will continue to introduce individual staff members to you through our newsletter.

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Nearshore Marine Navigation Course Online Offered Online

Become an armchair sailor this winter with instructor-facilitated online classes plus in-person support from a CPS-ECP mentor.

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Staff Milestones Celebrated at the National Office

Chief Commander Chuck Beall made some special presentations during the annual Staff Christmas Lunch on December 14, 2018.

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Happy 100th Birthday – P/C/C Doug Comber, JN

Family and friends gathered at the Peterborough Naval Academy on the 13th of January to join Past Chief Commander Doug Comber, JN to celebrate his 100 Birthday!  

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What Plan? Your Plan…..Strategic Priority #3 – Volunteers

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 and much work has been accomplished on Goal #1.

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Help determine the direction of CPS-ECP: Join the CPS-ECP Board of Directors

Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) is accepting applications for Director positions from you the members of CPS-ECP, both men and woman.

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What Plan? Your Plan…..Strategic Priority #2 – Membership

The 2016-2020 Strategic Plan lists five key Priorities and Membership is the second of the five. There are 5 Goals outlined in this section of the Plan, and all have been addressed by the members assigned to each of them.

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