May 23, 2018
Your Summer Boating Fun Starts Here
Find out how you could win $10,000 to launch your boating life
May 23, 2018
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.
May 9, 2018
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.
May 9, 2018
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.
May 9, 2018
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.
May 9, 2018
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.
April 25, 2018
Safety Recall of Kidde Fire Extinguishers
Please be advised that 134 models of Kidde fire extinguishers have been recalled.
April 25, 2018
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.
April 25, 2018
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.
April 25, 2018
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.
April 11, 2018
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.
April 11, 2018
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.
April 11, 2018
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.
April 11, 2018
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).
March 20, 2018
Meet the National Office Crew
Liudmila has many responsibilities and tasks in her role as our Administrative Assistant.
March 20, 2018
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.
March 20, 2018
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.
March 7, 2018
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.
March 7, 2018
Join us in Ottawa October 16-21, 2018
Mark your calendar now to participate in one of the best Conferences in many years.
March 7, 2018
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.
February 21, 2018
CPS-ECP Member Profile William and Joy Moyle
Joy’s family immigrated from Great Britain in the early 1960’s. Her dad spent a number of years in the British Navy and has always enjoyed boats and boating.
February 21, 2018
The Cowan Connection
While volunteering at the CPS-ECP booth at this year’s Toronto International Boat Show, I had the opportunity to speak with many existing CPS-ECP members and a lot of potential members as well.
February 21, 2018
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…
February 21, 2018
Why Should My Squadron Offer Recreational Vessel Courtesy Checks?
Many Squadron Officers continue to talk about how their Squadron’s course participation, and hence membership, is down and continuing to drop.
February 7, 2018
CPS-ECP History: 1938-1948
Looking south across the Detroit River three intrepid Canadian boat owners from the newly formed Windsor Yacht Club after much discussion decided they should travel across the border to the United States of America.
February 7, 2018
Educational Department News February 2018
After advertising to members in OnBoard the latest online JN course under the tutorship of P/C/C Tony Gardiner is now full to bursting with 23 students.
February 7, 2018
Final Call for Nominations – apply now
The Nominating Committee of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) is accepting applications for Director positions.
January 24, 2018
New Member Benefit for CPS-ECP Family Members
Canadian Yachting Magazine is providing a new member benefit for all CPS-ECP family members starting with the February 2018 issue of the magazine.
January 24, 2018
New Member Joins the National Office Crew
Leslie is the newest member of the National Office Staff, having joined our team on January 8th of this year.
January 24, 2018
CPS-ECP Members win Safe Boating Awards!
The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) celebrated the 20th Annual Canadian Safe Boating Awards (CASBA), that recognize the efforts of the public, volunteers, professionals, agencies and organizations who have distinguished themselves in the fields of boating safety and environmental stewardship.
January 10, 2018
Call for Nominations – apply now
The Nominating Committee of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) is accepting applications for Director positions.
January 10, 2018
More CPS-ECP Online Courses Being Offered – Winter 2018
CPS-ECP is offering a number of online courses this winter!
January 10, 2018
Happy 80th Anniversary, CPS-ECP!
IT ALL STARTED………… in 1938, when three members of the Windsor Yacht Club crossed the Ambassador Bridge into Detroit, Michigan.
December 19, 2017
Boating season is never over with CPS-ECP!
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.
December 19, 2017
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, 2017
December (Holiday) Message
For many of us, winter’s start is marked by the celebration of Christmas. For some, Christmas Eve is the important time, or it’s Christmas Day, or Epiphany, or a Ukrainian Christmas.
December 12, 2017
New Online Advanced Course – Registration Now Open
This is the first of a two-course program of Offshore Navigation for the recreational boater.
December 12, 2017
2018 Boating Calendar in Support of The Children’s Wish Foundation
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons will be featured in the in the 2018 Boating Calendar in support of the Children’s Wish Foundation.