October 11, 2017
Nominate Your Boating Heroes Today
The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) is committed to recognizing individuals and groups who strive to make Canada’s waterways a safer place for everyone to enjoy, live, work and play. The Canadian Safe Boating Awards, “CASBA’s”, are presented annually with the dinner gala considered a flagship event of the council.
September 27, 2017
Fly the CPS-ECP Flag Contest Winner Announced
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.
September 27, 2017
Stretching the Season – Be Prepared
During the fall months, when the summer heat begins to wane, fall colours scatter the shoreline, and pristine anchorages, once cluttered, now offer quiet solitude, it’s important that you are prepared for each and every trip.
September 27, 2017
CPS-ECP Fall/Winter Boating Course Registration
CPS-ECP offers a series of courses in boating knowledge that build from the basic courses required by law to what you’d want to know to cross the ocean.
September 13, 2017
Return your RVCC forms by October 2nd
Over the spring and summer many of our Squadron’s provide a service to its members and the general boating community by providing a recreation vessel courtesy check for boat owners to ensure….
September 13, 2017
A New Addition to the National Office Crew
I am very pleased to announce that Dena Hamid has joined the National Office staff as our Bookkeeper. Dena came on board with us on August 14th and we were very fortunate that she was able to work with Alice Hinton for almost three weeks prior to Alice’s retirement on August 31st.
September 12, 2017
2017 Director Nominations Have Been Announced
In accordance with Article 5.7.5(a) of the CPS-ECP Regulations, the Nominating Committee nominates the following individuals for election as Directors of CPS-ECP at the Annual General Meeting of members to be held on Saturday October 28, 2017 at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
September 12, 2017
Icom VHF DSC Simulator
For many years P/C/C Norm Dyck was looking to Icom to build a VHF DSC Simulator that could be used by our ROC-M instructors in their Radio course.
August 22, 2017
Cold Water Immersion Workshops
The Canadian Safe Boating Council will be hosting 1-day (General Interest) and 2-day (instructor) Cold Water Immersion/Rescue Workshops on September 15th& 16th from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
August 22, 2017
Learn How to Predict Weather for Your Next Boating Season! (in the comfort of your own home)
CPS-ECP is offering INTRODUCTION TO WEATHER for Recreational Boaters, as an online pilot course, beginning September 25th, 2017.
August 9, 2017
Don’t forget to submit your photo! Contest ends August 31st
Share a picture of yourself hoisting the CPS-ECP flag (regular member or life member flag) on Twitter or Facebook and be entered to win Kanto Living YU2 Desktop Speakers!
August 9, 2017
CPS-ECP Staff Retirement
Alice Hinton has informed CPS-ECP that she will be retiring on August 31, 2017 after more than 17 years of service.
August 9, 2017
Join us in Charlottetown October 24 – 29, 2017
It’s that time again and a FINAL reminder that if you have not registered for the National Conference and AGM in Charlottetown, PEI the COST will be INCREASING from $230 to $260 AFTER September 11 so please be sure to register TODAY!
July 25, 2017
Fly the CPS-ECP Flag and Win!
Share a picture of yourself hoisting the CPS-ECP flag (regular member or life member flag) on Twitter or Facebook and be entered to win Kanto Living YU2 Desktop Speakers!
July 25, 2017
Western Ontario District Rendezvous
The Western Ontario District held its annual Rendezvous this year at Belle River Marina on beautiful Lake St. Clair in the heart of the Great Lakes. Since it was June 23-25, the theme was Canada 150.
July 25, 2017
Saving on insurance is great, Winning is better
CPS-ECP has partnered with Cowan Insurance Group to provide insurance products to its members. Cowan’s comprehensive coverage and discounts are available exclusively to you as a CPS-ECP member.
July 25, 2017
Online Course Offered by CPS-ECP
Twenty students from across Canada, Halifax to Vancouver, studied Near Shore Marine Navigation Level 1, Seamanship, from the comfort of their own home or office during the spring term of 2017.
July 11, 2017
Meet the National Office Crew
Lynda Green – Orders, Ship’s Store, Student Services and New Members
July 11, 2017
Join us in Charlottetown October 24 – 29, 2017
A summer reminder to everyone that the October Charlottetown 2017 National Conference is coming sooner than we think!
June 20, 2017
Seminars: Knowledge Without Pain
It seems we have been complaining forever about declining student intake for our courses, but complaining isn’t going to change a thing; positive action will.
June 20, 2017
Fly the CPS-ECP Flag Contest is Back!
We had so much fun last year that we decided to bring the contest back for the 2017 boating season.
June 20, 2017
Just Ask John
During our Recreational Vessel Checks (RVCCs) we often get asked when will those who have had a Pleasure Craft License for several years in their name be asked to renew under the new 10 year Pleasure Craft License renewal program.
June 20, 2017
New and Better Member Benefits for CPS-ECP Members
We are very pleased to announce that our long-time partner and sponsor, Salus Marine Wear is increasing their discount to 30% off of the suggested retail price on their line of products when purchased by CPS-ECP members through the CPS-ECP Ship’s Store only.
June 7, 2017
CPS-ECP Making Waves
CPS-ECP Squadrons and volunteers have been working hard to promote CPS-ECP and boating safety this spring. Here are a few of the headlines from across the country.
June 7, 2017
Charlottetown 2017 Conference – Delta Prince Edward Island Convention Centre – October 24 – 29, 2017
A summer reminder to everyone that the October Charlottetown 2017 National Conference is coming sooner than we think!
May 24, 2017
New Tool for the Promotion of CPS-ECP Membership
At the April 8-9th Board of Directors meeting, the National Membership Committee has released a new tool for the promotion of Membership in CPS-ECP. A USB Memory Stick.
May 24, 2017
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.