August 10, 2022
An Ocean of Good
The Marine Education and Research Society has launched their empowering campaign about marine plastics. It is optimistic and action-based with “everyday choices for everyday solutions”.
August 10, 2022
CPS-ECP Member Benefits with Canadian Yachting Magazine
English speaking Members have the benefit of receiving 6 issues annually of Canadian Yachting magazine at no additional cost! Savings of: $31.95 + Tax.
August 10, 2022
Ready – Set – Go
October in Toronto is wonderful and planning now, can extend your enjoyment of early fall. Temperatures are still very pleasant in Toronto. Daytime highs average 14ºC/57ºF so people pull on their favorite cozy sweaters to enjoy more patio time, outdoor markets and walks through Toronto’s impressive park systems.
July 19, 2022
Know Before You Go – Marine Mammal Regulations
It’s summer when many of us have the joy of being on the ocean. Thereby, it’s an important time to review the Marine Mammal Regulations!
July 19, 2022
New Seminar – How to use a GPS
This introductory online seminar is for boaters who want to know the basics of how to set up their GPS/Chartplotter, understand how it works, how to use it to and how it can connect to other boat electronics including tablets and smart phones.
July 19, 2022
Come Early – Stay Longer – Five Attractions in Toronto with the City Pass
If you are coming to Toronto to attend the AGM and Conference or if live in Toronto, you need to know about The CityPass. Admittance into 5 attractions within a nine-day period all for $105 (4 – 12yrs $72).
July 6, 2022
Card Replacement message
You can order replacement Pleasure Craft Operator Card or Restricted Operator Certificate cards online. Canadian Power and Sail will replace any PCOC issued by us or the Canadian Red Cross, if they are in our directory.
July 6, 2022
Out of the Galley and into The Gallery
Toronto our host city for the 2022 AGM and Conference is culture rich. Beyond the food, neighbourhoods, markets and major attractions there is a wealth of galleries and museums for you to explore.
July 6, 2022
SAVE more, BOAT more. Discover Dock Links
Members receive exclusive access to savings at participating marina’s, restaurants and retail locations across Ontario.
June 21, 2022
Attention Boaters: Give Whales Space
Watching whales and other marine mammals in their natural surroundings is exciting. It gives us an opportunity to better appreciate these beautiful animals, but if we aren’t cautious, we risk disturbing and even harming marine wildlife (or ourselves).
June 21, 2022
CPS-ECP 2022 AGM & Conference
It doesn’t seem too long ago, that we started to plan for our first in-person Conference in over 2 years, but time seems to move sometimes more quickly than we would like.
June 21, 2022
Online Seminars Now Available
For the safety of oneself, the boat’s crew and the boat itself, the boater had best be prepared to take tides and currents into consideration when planning a voyage of any length in tidal waters.
June 7, 2022
Upcoming Flare Collections Dates and Locations
Disposing of expired flares has been an ongoing dilemma for boaters across the country. To help boaters dispose of expired flares in a safe and environmentally responsible manner CPS-ECP and selected CIL Dealers are hosting Safety Equipment Education and Flare Disposal Days.
June 7, 2022
Trent-severn waterway draft management plan consultations
Parks Canada is currently seeking feedback on a new Draft Management Plan for the Trent-Severn Waterway and Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Sites. Your input is important for a shared vision of the next 10 years.
June 7, 2022
Boat Filming Locations Needed
We need your help to assist us in obtaining stock video footage and photos this summer. Valentin Bacalu, our Audio Video Specialist, is willing to come to your dock, marina or yacht club to gather much needed content.
June 7, 2022
Aqua Map: Wind, Waves, and Currents
Aqua Map now includes weather in their app. That sounds so mundane that it may produce an immediate yawn. There are so many dedicated weather apps out there already, what could they possibly offer that’s not already available?
May 24, 2022
Did You Know That Toronto Has an Underground City?
While you are staying at the Sheraton Hotel you will be connected to an indoor pedestrian mall called The Path which covers over 30kms of walkway and is spread over 27 tunnels. Loaded with fantastic eateries, restaurants, shops and services, Toronto’s underground city is the world’s largest underground shopping complex.
May 24, 2022
The New Navigator; How to Get Started
The question often comes up, why do we still teach the use of paper navigation charts when the obvious choice for most boaters is electronic chartplotters or a simple handheld GPS?
May 24, 2022
CPS-ECP needs you!
I just read the message from our Chief Commander, Peter Bolton, which will be published in the next The Port Hole and Le Hublot. It expresses some of my thoughts.
May 11, 2022
News from the Environment Committee
See the recently updated Boat Blue resource for the national laws and best practices for marine mammal and boater safety. Updates include the newly announced 2022 “Management Measures for the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales” (Pacific Coast) which involve sanctuary zones…
May 11, 2022
Why Should My Squadron Offer Recreational Vessel Courtesy Checks (RVCCs)?
Finally after a few years without funding I can talk again about why Squadrons should offer Recreational Vessel Courtesy Checks (RVCCs). We have now received funding from Transport Canada for the next two years.
May 11, 2022
NEW Member Benefit with Carefree Boating Club
$500 New Member Discount; PCOC included in new membership. Boating without owning….. It’s about time TM. The Carefree concept is simple – offering you the opportunity to fully experience the joys of boating without the high costs and commitments of ownership.
May 11, 2022
CPS-ECP needs you!
I just read the message from our Chief Commander, Peter Bolton, which will be published in the next The Port Hole and Le Hublot. It expresses some of my thoughts.
April 20, 2022
CHS Nautical Publications: Free and always up-to-date digital downloads – Printing to be Discontinued
All of the Canadian Hydrographic Service’s nautical publications are now available as free digital downloads. Providing free digital nautical publications means easier access to up-to-date information for safer navigation.
April 20, 2022
Boat Smarter this Summer! Sign up for Boating 2 – Beyond Boating Basics
Your Operator Card (Boating 1) makes sure you have immediate navigation and safety skills but it’s just the beginning of what you should know.
April 20, 2022
2022 National AGM and Conference – Toronto
After a long wait, we are looking forward to seeing our members in person, at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. Mark your Calendars for October 24th/29th, and register early to join us as ”Toronto Welcomes the World”.
April 6, 2022
Spring Boat Commissioning Webinar April 7th
Peterborough Power and Sail Squadron Presents Spring Boat Commissioning! Featuring: Joe Lineberry from Paris Marine (this presentation is in English)
April 6, 2022
Salus Marine Wear Discounts for CPS-ECP Members
All SALUS Marine Wear products are available to members at 20% off the full retail price in the current year’s catalogue. The 20% discount is only available when Salus products are purchased through orderdesk@cps-ecp.ca and is NOT available through any other Salus dealer or outlet.
April 6, 2022
Board of Directors Applications Due APRIL 15
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) is accepting applications for Director positions from you the members of CPS-ECP. Successful candidates will be nominated to the Board of Directors at the 2022 Annual General Meeting.
March 23, 2022
Instagram Photo of the Month
CPS-ECP has been posting wonderful photos on Instagram during the last few months. The top photo of February was shot by @sailingwildflower.
March 23, 2022
Follow These Steps To Renew Your CPS-ECP Membership
It’s peak renewal season for many members of CPS-ECP! If you missed your renewal reminder emails, please visit: www.cps-ecp.ca and login to your account. Then navigate to the membership dropdown menu and click Renew Your Membership.
March 23, 2022
New Online Course: Weather for Boaters
Winds, waves, fog, lightning, hail, tornadoes …. hurricanes! The wise boater respects and anticipates mother nature’s many moods. Beyond “red sky in the morning”, this course provides boaters with the tools to find and accurately interpret weather reports and forecasts…
March 23, 2022
CPS-ECP Awards nominations now open!
It’s that time again! And, this year in particular you might know someone who has gone to extraordinary lengths for CPS-ECP. AWARDS: Volunteers are the heart and soul of CPS-ECP. The Board would like to thank and recognize all of our volunteers.
March 10, 2022
Why it pays to be a CPS-ECP Member!
You are receiving this free digital copy of the OnBoard Newsletter because you recently graduated from a CPS-ECP boating course. This is an example of the great benefits available to CPS-ECP members.
March 9, 2022
An Ocean of Good
The Marine Education and Research Society has launched their empowering campaign about marine plastics. It is optimistic and action-based with “everyday choices for everyday solutions”.
March 9, 2022
2022 Dates for Flare Disposal and Safety Equipment Education!
Disposing of expired flares has been an ongoing dilemma for boaters across the country. To help boaters dispose of expired flares in a safe and environmentally responsible manner CPS-ECP and selected CIL/Orion Dealers are hosting Safety Equipment Education and Flare Disposal Days.
March 9, 2022
CPS-ECP Members Benefit from Exclusive Coverage With Cowan Insurance
Paul Rellinger, the Communications Chair for CPS-ECP talks with Dave Brueckner from Cowan Insurance Group. They go over the discounts CPS-ECP members have with Cowan, their coverages, some of Cowan’s history and relationship with CPS-ECP and much more!
February 24, 2022
Get a Boat Load of Member Benefits When You Join CPS-ECP
You are receiving this free digital copy of the OnBoard Newsletter because you recently graduated from a CPS-ECP boating course. This is an example of the great benefits available to CPS-ECP members.
February 23, 2022
Instagram Photo of the Month
CPS-ECP has been posting wonderful photos on Instagram during the last few months. The top photo of January was shot by the talented Michael Kurtz @michaelkurtzphoto…