May 8, 2019
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.
May 8, 2019
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.
May 8, 2019
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.
April 24, 2019
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.
April 24, 2019
Education Department Update
The National Education Department held its historic Spring meeting in Toronto at the Hilton Airport Hotel on March 22 – 24, 2019.
April 24, 2019
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.
April 10, 2019
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.
April 10, 2019
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).
March 26, 2019
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?
March 26, 2019
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..
March 26, 2019
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.
March 13, 2019
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.
March 13, 2019
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.
March 13, 2019
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.
February 27, 2019
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.
February 27, 2019
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.
February 27, 2019
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?
February 27, 2019
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.
February 27, 2019
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.
February 13, 2019
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.
February 13, 2019
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.
February 13, 2019
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.
January 23, 2019
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.
January 23, 2019
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.
January 23, 2019
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.
January 23, 2019
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!
January 23, 2019
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.
January 8, 2019
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.
January 8, 2019
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.
January 8, 2019
Check out the latest Member Benefits and CPS-ECP Course Offerings
The CPS-ECP Member Benefits program has added three new Benefit Suppliers and some of the others have added to their offerings.
December 19, 2018
National Office Closure
The National Office of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons will be closed for the holidays between Christmas and New Year’s.
December 19, 2018
Chief Commander’s Holiday Message
It’s that time of year again. Lights, decorations, music, wrapping paper, cards, planning get togethers with family and friends, and a “to do” list that looks (and feels) way too long.
December 5, 2018
50th Merit Mark Celebration!
At our recent AGM in Ottawa I received my 50th Merit Mark, and was really overwhelmed by the reception this got from my CPS-ECP friends.
December 5, 2018
What Plan? Your Plan… Strategic Priority #1 – Education
The 2016-2020 Strategic Plan lists five key Priorities and Education is one of the five.
December 5, 2018
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 women.
December 5, 2018
Instructor-facilitated online classes
Become an armchair sailor this winter with instructor-facilitated online classes plus in-person support from a CPS-ECP mentor
November 21, 2018
Meet the National Office Crew
One of our newest members of the National Office Staff is Nour Bawab. She has a wide range of responsibilities in graphic design with CPS-ECP that includes course materials…
November 21, 2018
What Plan? Your Plan…
The 2016-2020 Strategic Plan is now 2 years into a 5 year Plan. At the recent National Conference in Ottawa, the Planning Committee were able to reach out to several groups which included Squadron and District Commanders.
November 7, 2018
Fugawi.com downloadable charts sales available until November 30 only
As of Friday, November 30, 2018 Fugawi.com will no longer sell downloadable charts and content for use on navigation software and apps.