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:
Friday December 23 – Office Open 0830 to 1630 EST
Monday December 26 to Friday December 30 – Closed
Monday January 2, 2017 – Office Open 0830 to 1630 EST
July 24, 2025 While it’s not fair to link out of control jet-ski drivers with the responsible, licensed and careful boating community, the general public may not understand the difference. So, when we read that there is a growing campaign to ban boating activities, even if it is directed at rental PWC drivers who are…
July 24, 2025 The origins of these beliefs stem from early days at sea when sailors ventured into uncharted waters for fishing, trading and exploration. At a time when scientific explanations for the various dangers and phenomena were unknown, these mariners put faith in the greater powers to help guide their safe passage. Believing in…
July 24, 2025 By Mustang Survival In an effort to improve water safety and reduce preventable drownings, regulators have introduced updates to PFD regulations aimed at making flotation devices more accessible and appealing to wear. By focusing on comfort, clarity, and ease of use, these new personal flotation device requirements are designed to encourage more…
July 24, 2025 The new Gran Turismo 35 and Gran Turismo 40 Coupé have been drawn and engineered to revolutionize the express cruiser segment by offering modern living spaces, an unrivaled driving experience, and a stunning design. The new boats will be unveiled at their World premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025. Gran Turismo…
July 10, 2025 By Marc Robic To the surprise and shock of many Quebec boaters, the municipality of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, west of Montreal, has recently passed a new regulation prohibiting all boats at the renowned Valleyfield Marina from storing their vessels on land during the winter. This will be effective fall of 2026. As many of…
July 10, 2025 Why the superstitions? The origins of these beliefs stem from early days at sea when sailors ventured into uncharted waters for fishing, trading and exploration. At a time when scientific explanations for the various dangers and phenomena were unknown, these mariners put faith in the greater powers to help guide their safe…
By Andy Adams
Ranger Tugs have been around since 1958 and they have developed a great formula: one boat, one price. Almost everything is included, and there is literally a fan club of owners who share stories, information and who set up events and rendezvous with other Ranger Tugs owners. www.Tugnuts.com is a community hub for owners of Ranger Tugs, Cutwater Boats and Solara Boats, all made by Fluid Motion!
Tugnuts.com is quite a unique resource. The online forum has quick links to a chat, info about cruises & gatherings, a channel to ask questions of the Ranger Tugs Factory, Ranger Tugs Technical Discussions, “How to” videos and more.
By Mathew Channer
“Standby tack,” Canadian sailor Katy Campbell orders. The crew scrambles over the sheet lines and braces on the deck.
“Three, two, one, tack!”
I wait until the bow turns into the wind and the headsail snaps over, then crawl over the cabin top of Panacea X to the now windward side. The trim team smoothly sheets on the headsail and a competitor vessel shoots past our stern, feet away, as our Solana 45 beats eastward along Antigua’s south coast.
