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Save 20% on all Navionics and C-Map Plug-and-Play Cards Exclusive Limited Offer for CPS-ECP Members Only

Originally priced at $149 USD (CAD $194), Navionics Plus Canada MicroSD cards for Lowrance, Raymarine, Humminbird, Simrad, B&G and many other chartplotters are now available for only CAD $155 (at today’s exchange) until Sept. 27, 2018, with coupon code “CPSECP20”.      

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Welcome Back to Alice Hinton

We welcome back Alice Hinton to our National Office Staff. As many of you know, Alice retired in August of 2017 from her full-time accounting position with CPS-ECP, but came back on a part-time/temporary basis earlier this year to help out during the busy time of our year.

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2018 Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons’ 80th Anniversary

Simply stated once a CPS-ECP member has earned 20 Merit Marks (representing twenty volunteer hours per year for twenty years) they become a CPS-ECP Life Member and their CPS-ECP membership fee is waived (read free.)…

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Register Today for Fall/Winter Online Boating Courses

Sign up now for our new listing of online courses! Enhance on your boating skills this fall and winter from the convenience of your own home!

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VHF DSC Simulator New Order Period Announcement

In cooperation with CPS-ECP, ICOM Canada has created a new VHF DSC Simulator that can add value for all Squadrons teaching the VHF Maritime Radio course. 

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Why should I take a boating course?

A few years ago I wrote the following article for Canadian Yachting and with Fall courses coming up soon I thought it would be a good idea to run it again in our newsletter. Squadrons can feel free to use this article to help promote their courses.

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Early Bird Conference Rate Ends September 3rd

Volunteers and boaters from across North America will congregate in Ottawa to exchange ideas, have their say in the business of their national organization, attend workshops, network with old friends and meet new ones. It will be a working conference with time for a little fun and relaxation. 

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CPS – ECP History 1998 – 2008

In the spring edition of the 1998 Port Hole, Brentwood Bay Squadron Commander Len Fallon proclaimed, “CPS will be there to meet the challenge of change!” Thanks Len.

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Have you checked out the Member Benefits program lately?

Do you know that the savings from some of the Member Benefits more than pay for your yearly CPS-ECP membership? Savings from Cowan, C-Tow can pay for your membership in just one purchase.

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Squadrons Making Waves

Barrie Power and Sail Squadron was featured on CTV news during their Safety Equipment Education and Flare Disposal Day.

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Replacement Cards – Members Save 40% on Replacement Cards and up to 70% When Ordering Multiple Cards

Now is the time of year when many members need to replace a lost Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), an ROC(M) card or a membership card.

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Join us in Ottawa and enjoy the sights

Board a luxury motor coach to start your tour with a stop at the Parliament Buildings, Canada’s seat of government. Your guide will explain the history of these magnificent buildings. 

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Skipper’s Responsibilities Before Setting Out

The skipper is responsible not only for the safety of the boat and those on board, but also for their behaviour.

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CPS-ECP History 1988 – 1998

Ooh what a decade! In1986 Midland Squadron elected its first ‘lady commander’ as the rest of our organization watched with much interest and considerable wariness.

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Amendments to the Small Vessel Regulations

Paddleboats, Watercycles, Stand-Up Paddleboards and Sealed-Hull, Sit-On-Top Kayaks. If every person on board a paddleboat, a watercycle, a stand-up paddle board…

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Call for Experienced Editors and Proofreaders

The CPS-ECP Educational Department is looking for volunteers with editorial and proof reading skills to join our publishing team. 

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Windsor Squadron and CPS-ECP turn 80

The Western Ontario District held their Annual General Meeting at the Windsor Yacht Club on April 28th to mark the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Windsor Power and Sail Squadron and Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons. 

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Join Us In Ottawa October 16-21

Volunteers and boaters from across North America will congregate in Ottawa to exchange ideas, have their say in the business of their national organization, attend workshops, network with old friends and meet new ones.

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CPS-ECP Online Education

Look Who’s Helping to Expand our Market with Online Courses!

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Your Summer Boating Fun Starts Here

Find out how you could win $10,000 to launch your boating life

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Changes to the Small Vessel Regulations

I have been asked if I expect any changes to the boating Safety Regulations and I recently received notice of a few proposed changes to Transport Canada’s Small Vessel Regulations that will have an effect on recreational boaters across the country and will probably be introduced by this summer.

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CPS-ECP History 1978 – 1988

Truth being told the legal action was between one woman, Mrs. Marilyn Hinden who wanted to become a member of a New Jersey squadron and the United States Power Squadron who wanted to defend itself as a private organization for men only. 

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May 2 – 4 Long Weekend, 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.

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Last Chance to Submit Nominations for CPS-ECP Volunteer Awards

Worthy CPS-ECP volunteers have worked over the last year to advance the mandate and mission of CPS-ECP and contributed to making sure that more and more boaters on our waterways have the knowledge they need to ensure this year’s boating season is a safer one.

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CPS-ECP Announces New First Year Membership Qualifications and Membership Fees

The Membership Committee submitted a proposal to Excom and the Board of Directors to clearly identify the Qualifications, and standardize First year Membership Fees in accordance to the Bylaws and Regulations of CPS-ECP. 

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Safety Recall of Kidde Fire Extinguishers

Please be advised that 134 models of Kidde fire extinguishers have been recalled.

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CPS-ECP Years 1958 – 1968

Although the two organizations are not exactly the same, initially the Canadian Power Squadron’s organizational structure was predicated on the United States Power Squadron. 

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CPS-ECP Announces Two New Awards Today

Whilst we have extraordinary individual volunteers in CPS- ECP, we also know that there are exceptional teams of people too.

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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. 

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Safe Boating Awareness Week (May 19th-25th, 2018)

The 2018 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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Save BIG with this Exclusive CPS-ECP member offer from FUGAWI!

Originally priced at $179.99 USD, get the innovative FELL Marine Gen 1 Basepack at over 50% off for $99 CAD with coupon code “CPS-ECP99” while stocks last or until April 30, 2018.

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2018 Safety Equipment Education and Flare Disposal Dates

CPS-ECP is excited to announce their partnership with CIL Dealers to undertake a project on education and awareness of safety equipment, the care and maintenance of that equipment and how to safely and effectively use and dispose of flares.

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National Volunteer Week April 15 – 21, 2018

From April 15 to 21, 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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Meet the National Office Crew

Liudmila has many responsibilities and tasks in her role as our Administrative Assistant. 

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2018 Flare Disposal Days

If your flares have a manufacture date of 2014 or earlier they have or will expire this year. You can’t light them, throw them in the water or in your household garbage to dispose of them.

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Renew or Not to Renew?

Why renew my membership? What are the benefits for renewing my CPS-ECP Membership? If you renew your CPS-ECP Membership there are a range of benefits available to you as a member.

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Nominations For The CPS-ECP National Volunteer Awards

Many CPS-ECP volunteers have worked throughout the last year to advance the vision, mission and values of CPS-ECP and contribute to the saftey of boaters to ensure this year’s boating season is a safer boating experience and an enjoyable recreation.

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Join us in Ottawa October 16-21, 2018

Mark your calendar now to participate in one of the best Conferences in many years. 

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CPS-ECP Years 1948 – 1958

The first Commander of the Canadian Power Squadron (at the time also recognized as the Windsor Power Squadron) was Mr. George William Bowman.

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