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Safety and Flare Disposal Program Partial Cancellation

We have heard from Transport Canada’s Boating Safety Co…

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May 31st Deadline is approaching – Favourite boating destination photo contest!

The countdown to boating season is on and we need your…

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Aqua Map Navigation App has a Brand New Feature

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Exploring the wineries, craft breweries and distilleries of Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island

Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island is a treasure trove for thos…

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Submit by May 31st: Securing the Present, Shaping the Future: Nominations Open for Board Directorship

CPS-ECP gets its legal right to exist from Canada’s Not…

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Have your say on the proposed changes to the Marine Safety Fees Regulations (Vessel Registry Fees)

The proposed changes to the Marine Safety Fees Regulati…

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Securing the Present, Shaping the Future: Nominations Open for Board Directorship

As a corporation, CPS-ECP is governed by directors. The…

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Get Your Boat Licence Today! CPS-ECP launches www.BoatLicenceCanada.ca

www.BoatLicenceCanada.ca is the Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card course you will want to recommend to your new boating friends and children!

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Where do we want to go next?

A question asked by all boaters and one that was asked in a different context at the March Education Meeting with respect to Electronic Navigation.

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Peterborough Squadron, CPS-ECP: Speaker Series Event for Tuesday, April 25th 2023, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. EST

As boaters, we are all rightly cautious about the damage that severe weather events, and fire can inflict on our boats and our passengers.  We have been trained to consult weather forecasts for our region before we set out on the water. 

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Securing the Present, Shaping the Future: Nominations Open for Board Directorship

CPS-ECP gets its legal right to exist from Canada’s Not-For-Profit Act. As a corporation, CPS-ECP is governed by directors. The Act states that the directors can elect a management committee of directors to take on most of the governance work, subject to board review and oversight.

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Favourite boating destination photo contest!

The countdown to boating season is on and we need your help to inspire fellow boaters by sharing your favorite boating destination photos.

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VISION 2023 in Windsor, Ontario Coming Together Nicely

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has confirmed that either one of the icebreakers CCGS Samuel Risley or CCGS Griffon will be docked within a block of Caesars Windsor when CPS-ECP members gather for Vision 2023, our National Conference and Annual General Meeting being held in Windsor, Ontario from October 17 to 22.

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Securing the Present, Shaping the Future: Nominations Open for Board Directorship

As a corporation, CPS-ECP is governed by directors. The Act states that the directors can elect a management committee of directors to take on most of the governance work…

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Free Webinar – Building a Wooden Sailing Dinghy

Join us, virtually, for an evening with woodworking enthusiast Munroe Scott, who built a 14.5 ft wooden sailing dinghy based on French naval architect Francois Vivier’s classic design, the Ilur. Munroe will discuss the build and safety issues associated with sailing small, human powered watercraft.

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Favourite boating destination photo contest!

The countdown to boating season is on and we need your help to inspire fellow boaters by sharing your favorite boating destination photos. Let us know where you love to go boating and why. We want you to send us your best photos from your recent cruises, weekend getaways, days at the cottage or other on-the-water adventures!

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All Great Fishing Stories Begin with Boat Safety

Your first fishing trip is always an exciting experience. You learn about the equipment, how to bait a hook, cast your first line, and hopefully reel in that big catch! Some may even go out on a boat to show off their skills as a master fisherman.

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Top Volunteer Dedicated to Boating Safety – Alice Baratta

Alice Baratta has been a dedicated Member of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) since 1986. Alice started boating with a canoe … this is her beginner canoe… and after many years Alice and her husband Nick purchased a sailboat which prompted her to take courses with CPS-ECP.

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Join us this October in Windsor, Ontario

Planning your year? Be sure to save October 17-22 for Vision 2023 in Windsor, Ontario, CPS-ECP’s National Conference and AGM hosted by the Western Ontario District. Our venue is the exciting Caesars Windsor, one of the largest casinos of its kind in Canada.

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ICOM a CPS-ECP partner

Do you need a new Radio set up for your boat? ICOM Canada offers instant rebates ($10.00- $100.00) to all members.

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Electrical Safety for Boaters

Join us, virtually, for an evening with electrical engineer and avid boater Gerry Thompson, from the Oakville Squadron of the Canadian Power and Sail Squadron.  The event is free of charge, and all boaters and their friends and family are welcome to attend. 

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Securing the Present, Shaping the Future: Nominations Open for Board Directorship

CPS-ECP gets its legal right to exist from Canada’s Not-For-Profit Act.

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Free Cruising The North Channel Seminar

Hosted by Goderich Power and Sail Squadron. Monday, January 23rd, 2023 at 19:00 via Zoom. Presented by David Bannister

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Message from the National Education Officer

This year at the Boat Shows you will find a nice surprise. In addition to being able to demo some of our Online Courses you will be able to sign up for the Self Study VHF Radio courses for $100. This course normally is $125. To get the special price you will need to purchase it at a Boat Show Booth.

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Office Closure

The National Office of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons will be closed for the holidays between Christmas and New Year’s.

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Be Ready for Boating Season, Take a Course

The winter months are an excellent time to challenge yourself with an upgrade in your boating education. Many of our courses now are available with multiple options to take them.

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Hitchhikers

Hitchhikers. You can pick them up whether you want to or not. I’m talking about plants and critters that travel unintended from lake to lake, from sea to sea, from shore to shore and from land to land. These non-native species are often more robust than our local species in their natural domains.

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C/C Message 2022

In 2022, we were fortunate to meet with volunteers and members in traditional meetings, the spring training/membership meeting, and the fall conference. The restrictions imposed by the pandemic protected us and we are grateful for that, but it also made us realize the inestimable value of meeting in person once they were lifted.

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Photo of the month

Have you taken everything off the water already or are you still out there enjoying this amazing fall weather? If you’re still on the water, make sure to tag us in your photos or send us a DM to be featured!

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Boating Immersion Stories

You can help fellow Canadian Boaters by sharing your boating experiences! The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) is looking for boaters who are interested in participating in a study regarding the importance of lifejacket wear in the event of falling overboard and accidental immersion.

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CPS-ECP Member’s discount on Pacific Yachting Magazine

Pacific Yachting has been serving the recreational boating community since 1968. Power or sail, Pacific Yachting knows the Pacific Northwest coast. Read about the latest information on cruising destinations, news issues, local attractions, upcoming events, do-it-yourself projects, fishing spots and more.

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2022 National Conference Photos!

Our 2022 Conference photos are ready for viewing thanks to our volunteer photographer Patrick Lavelle from Etobicoke Squadron!

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CPS-ECP AGM Awards Highlights

Agathe has used her remarkable talents planning, organizing, and delivering boating courses, seminars, and workshops. She gets other Bridge members to volunteer as “specific subject” instructors in all boating courses.

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Photo of the month

What do you think is happening in this picture? Looks like two people jumping off ship and one diving head first straight into it, interesting illusion isn’t it?

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The Port Hole Is Only As Strong As Your Involvement Is

For The Port Hole to fulfill its mandate to keep CPS-ECP members across Canada informed of events and activities unique to the organization as well as new trends and technologies emerging from the boating world, your submitted contributions in the form of words or images, or both, are vital.

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News from CPS-ECP Education Committee.

The education department is making it easier for you and your new boater friends to find courses. With the boating season over for many of us, it is time to consider the topics that we may want to upgrade or skills in.

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Be Safe Around Cold Water!

If you’re a first responder, work or just spend time recreating on or near cold water, this workshop is for you. You will learn everything you need to know to survive an accidental cold water immersion and also how to help others who may have become hypothermic.

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Nominations for the 24th Annual CASBAs Are Now Open!

We need YOU to share the stories of those who should be recognized for their contributions to boating safety in Canada. We are now accepting nominations in the following categories for the 2022 Canadian Safe Boating Awards…

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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.

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