February 23, 2022
3 Ways to Get VHF Your Radio Certificate
The Maritime Radio course teaches emergency radio procedures and everyday operating techniques. Learn all about the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases, as well as Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, (DSC/GMDSS).
February 23, 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, both men and woman.
February 8, 2022
Be Safe Around Cold Water this Year!
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.
February 8, 2022
The conception of Natural Marine products and how you can benefit from the brand
In the late 1970’s myself and a lady friend decided leave our corporate positions to spend 3 years backpacking around the globe. Already having a bent to being Eco friendly people, this odyssey was a real shock to both of us.
February 8, 2022
Board of Directors Applications Due March 1
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) is accepting applications for Director positions from you the members of CPS-ECP.
January 26, 2022
Submit your photos and articles for CPS-ECP publications
Onboard, CPS-ECP’s digital magazine published twice monthly in partnership with Canadian Yachting, features news items, product reviews and boating lifestyle articles sent directly to CPS-ECP members at no cost as part of their membership.
January 26, 2022
SAVE more, BOAT more. Discover Dock Links.
Dock Links is a membership discount program designed with boaters in mind. Members receive exclusive access to savings at participating marina’s, restaurants and retail locations across Ontario.
January 12, 2022
Whatever your on-water need, there’s a CPS-ECP course for you
Boating 1 PCOC Boating Basics – All operators of motorized pleasure craft are required to show operator competency and the Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) is the most common proof.
January 12, 2022
Golden Globe Race 2022: The Ultimate Open Ocean Adventure Beckons
Less than a year away from the start of the Golden Globe Race 2022 – a solo non-stop round the world circumnavigation without modern technology – I can very well say that sailing has changed my life in the literal sense.
December 22, 2021
National Office Holiday Hours
The National Office of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons will be closed for the holidays between Christmas and New Year’s. The National Office hours during this time will be as follows…
December 22, 2021
C/C Message 2021
Well, as 2022 is bearing down on us rapidly the pandemic is still with us – we have a new variant, Omicron, and travel restrictions are coming back.
December 8, 2021
WANTED – Members for the national CPS-ECP Environment Committee
Do YOU want to contribute to the following objectives to achieve greater good? If yes, please join us for an online meeting in January (date to be determined).
December 8, 2021
CPS-ECP Member Benefits Make Great Gift Ideas
Membership offers a comprehensive package of excellent member benefits to members of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons/Escadrilles canadiennes de plaisance, both nationally and locally.
November 24, 2021
Let’s get connected!
If you have an internet connection, we’d like to hear from you. Like and follow CPS-ECP social media pages and invite your friends and other members to do the same!
November 24, 2021
Post AGM: Education Department news
For CPS-ECP members, the AGM is like New Year’s Day. It is a time to review the past months and set goals for the coming months (the famous resolutions).
November 10, 2021
Instagram Photo of the Month
CPS-ECP has been posting wonderful photos on Instagram during the last few months. During the month of October this was our top photo by Nour Bawab (insta/@cest_nayce) taken at Balmy Beach, Toronto.
November 10, 2021
SmartFind G8 AIS EPIRB
An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) is a safety device carried by a vessel to alert search and rescue services and allow them to quickly locate you in the event of an emergency. When activated it transmits a coded message on the 406 MHz distress frequency which is monitored by the Cospas-Sarsat satellite system.
October 27, 2021
You Are the Eyes and Ears of the Canadian Safe Boating Awards
COVID cancelled last year’s Canadian Safe Boating Awards (CASBAs) event but we are back for 2021.
October 27, 2021
MERS – Outreach Toolkit: A new resource for boaters!
See www.bewhalewise.org/outreach-toolkit for all the laws, best practices and educational resources for reducing threats to marine mammals AND increasing boater safety. This is the result of a broad collaboration of marine educators and government agencies in BC and Washington.
October 27, 2021
2022, a new year for the Education Department at CPS-ECP
The Annual General Meeting marks the end of our training year but more importantly the beginning of the new year. As with the beginning of each new year we have adopted a few resolutions that we hope to keep.
October 12, 2021
Instagram Photo of the Month
CPS-ECP has been posting wonderful photos on Instagram during the last few months. During the month of September this was our top photo by Don Butt taken in British Columbia.
October 12, 2021
Choosing the right PFD
Finding the right PFD can seem like a daunting task and extends beyond finding one that fits and floats. After all, not all vests work for all people, and no one vest works well for all activities.
September 22, 2021
“The Return of Giants- Why Humpback Whales are a game changer for boaters”
Humpback Whales were heavily targeted by whaling. The last whaling station in BC only closed in 1967. Humpbacks remained an uncommon sight off our coast for many decades.
September 22, 2021
Pooling Resources
The first is from your memories of the boating season that is coming to an end. You probably took some photos and videos while on the water. I would ask you to look at them from an instructor’s point of view and select those that would illustrate what we teach in our courses.
September 22, 2021
National Conference Registration Now Open!
You can be at any of the sessions within one minute at the click of your computer or tablet in the comfort of your own home! With this ease, you can attend the sessions of your choice and especially the Annual General Meeting of CPS-ECP. No meetings or sessions will start prior to 1200 EST.
September 7, 2021
National Conference Registration Now Open!
You can be at any of the sessions within one minute at the click of your computer or tablet in the comfort of your own home! With this ease, you can attend the sessions of your choice and especially the Annual General Meeting of CPS-ECP. No meetings or sessions will start prior to 1200 EST.
September 7, 2021
Instagram Photo of the Month
CPS-ECP has been posting wonderful photos on Instagram during the last few months. During the month of August this was our top photo by Don Butt.
September 7, 2021
You Could Win $5,000 in Cash!
You could win one of 36 $5,000 cash prizes just for getting a quote on car or home insurance or telling us your policy renewal date.
August 24, 2021
You Are the Eyes and Ears of the Canadian Safe Boating Awards
Summer is in full swing with Canadians enjoying time outside and on the water. So, while enjoying these activities, consider taking a moment to nominate an individual/organization for one of the Canadian Safe Boating Awards (CASBAs).
August 24, 2021
Update from the CPS-ECP Environment Committee
Know before you go: if you see a blow, go slow! With the boating season in full swing, it’s important for vessel operators to review Canada’s Marine Mammal Regulations and ensure they know how to legally and safely boat when whales are in the area.
August 24, 2021
Maritime Radio Course – ROC(M)
One of our most popular courses is the ROC(M) radio course. Some students for this course are professionals who navigate as part of their job: members of the Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary, military, ferry employees or dock workers in marinas.
August 24, 2021
Final Reminder for Past Due Members
Have you registered your Membership in the new CPS-ECP database? Have you renewed your 2020 membership yet? Do you know a member who has yet to register in the new system?Time is Running out! Do It Now!!!!
August 11, 2021
Instagram Photo of the Month
CPS-ECP has been posting wonderful photos on Instagram during the last few months. During the month of July this was our top photo by Vanessa Schmidt.
August 11, 2021
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.
August 11, 2021
Get Your Summer Safely Underway with C-Tow Marine Assistance
With long summer days stretching out before us, Canadian mariners are looking to enjoy full, free days on the water. But, as Michael Smith says, “When you have a boat, something is going to go wrong.”
August 11, 2021
Time Is Running Out
Time is running out for those members who have not registered in the new CPS-ECP database or renewed their membership in 2020. This special window of opportunity to renew without having to reapply for membership ends August 31, 2021.
July 20, 2021
CPS-ECP Environmental Committee Update
Reminder from the National Environmental Committee: Before you sail, know the rules about whales! Make sure you have a pleasant and safe boating season this year by reviewing your knowledge of safe boating practices around large whales.
July 20, 2021
ANEO Course Production
The Education department is continually working on its courses, and during the pandemic is no different. The focus changed to providing courses online, and many were converted to the Moodle platform.
July 20, 2021
CPS-ECP dues increase – your comments
As one would expect, the proposed increase in the annual dues paid by CPS-ECP members has drawn a fair number of comments, both for and against the increase. Here’s a sampling of what we’ve heard from CPS-ECP members regarding the proposed increase that will be voted upon at this October’s national convention and AGM.