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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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”.

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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)

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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. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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”.

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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.

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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!

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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.  

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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…

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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!

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.       

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