December 20, 2016
2016 Vancouver Island Racing Series Forum Report
On November 19, 2016, Royal Victoria Yacht Club hosted the first ever Vancouver Island Racing Series Participant Forum. 36 attendees included; Fleet Captains, Racers, Race Officers, Crew members and Skippers from the following Clubs: C.F.S.A. Esquimalt, Royal Victoria YC, Sidney North Saanich YC, Cowichan Bay Sailing Association, Maple Bay YC, Nanaimo YC, Schooner Cove SC, Ladysmith YC
December 20, 2016
TIBS to feature O Canada Sailing
Here’s an opportunity to go offshore without leaving Canada by taking in this year’s Toronto International Boat Show, January 20-29. The Canadian entrant to the 2020 Vendee Globe, round the world solo race, Sandy Macpherson, and his team are back again with the most interactive experience ever.
December 19, 2016
North Sails Atlantic Yacht Shop
On Halifax’s the first snowy day of the year I had a chance to visit North Sails Yacht Shop and spoke with long time company principles Sandy MacMillan and Angus Buchanan.
December 18, 2016
Free 2017 Parks Canada Discovery Pass
Canada’s national parks are free for 2017 (see – we promised you lots to do!) This is to celebrate the country’s 150th birthday and for boaters it means free access to some popular cruising grounds like Beausoleil Island.
December 18, 2016
Chris-Craft Names Pride #8 Dealer of the Year
On December 8 in Orlando, Chris-Craft named it’s Dealer of the Year. While US-based OneWater Marine was named 2016 Dealer of the Year by Boating Industry, Pride Marine Group in Canada ranked at number 8 of the Top 100 ranks dealers in North America based on rankings in business operations, marketing, and customer service.
December 18, 2016
Sail Canada announces Volvo Car Volunteer of the Month for November 2016
There are few times that a commodore has been so willing to disrupt status quo and make so many positive changes to a sailing club in a single season.
December 6, 2016
Eleven BC Marinas Prepare for Marine Oil Spill
Eleven marinas—all members of Georgia Strait Alliance’s Clean Marine BC program—participated in a theoretical and practical marine oil spill response training…
December 6, 2016
VAN ISLE 360 Extends Registration Deadline
You can still register your yacht for the 2017 edition of the VAN ISLE 360. There are currently 31 yachts registered for the 2017 event. Get in touch with…
December 6, 2016
Call for Nominations – Apply Now
The Nominating Committee of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) is accepting applications for Director’s positions, to be nominated to fill vacancies on The Board of Directors at the 2017 Annual General Meeting.
December 6, 2016
Brian Williams Supports Hans Fogh Foundation
December first at the Boulevard Club was a special evening to launch a more formal drive to build and take the first step in establishing the Hans Fogh Foundation to support, foster and grow youth and youth development sailing in Ontario and Canada.
December 6, 2016
Become an armchair sailor this winter! Online Winter Course Schedule
CPS-ECP is offering instructor led, online courses this winter. Enhance your boating experience next season by contacting us today….
December 6, 2016
The Binnacle
It has been 23 years since Chris Shaw and Robert Dempsey purchased The Binnacle and over that time they have carried out a continuous program of expansion.
December 6, 2016
Sail NS Celebrates a Great Year at Annual Awards
The 2016 sailing season came to a close in Nova Scotia on Saturday November 26th when Sail NS honoured the best sailors and volunteers from across the Province at their annual awards ceremony.
December 6, 2016
Barrie Squadron makes it Christmas in the Caribbean
Boating season may be over for the majority of Canadian inland boaters, but the Barrie Power Squadron has one last kick at the cat during Barrie, Ontario’s annual Santa Claus Parade.
December 6, 2016
Kingston Penitentiary/ Portsmouth Olympic Harbour Visioning Exercise
A “visioning exercise” (public consultation) on the future of the Kingston Penitentiary (KP), the waterlot of Olympic Harbour and the building from which CORK operates today (POH) has been launched by the City of Kingston and the federal government.
December 6, 2016
Johann Tanzer Dies at 89
On October 23rd, Johann Tanzer, creator of Tanzer Boats, passed away at age 89. Born in Austria, he moved to Quebec in 1956.
November 29, 2016
Sail Canada Announces Its New CEO
Sail Canada’s Board of Directors is pleased to introduce Don Adams as its new CEO. After an extensive search over 4 months we are confident that Don brings the skill set needed…
November 23, 2016
NEW VHF DSC Simulator Now Available – Order by December 15th
ICOM Canada in cooperation with CPS-ECP has created a new VHF DSC Simulator that can add value for all Squadrons teaching the VHF Maritime Radio course.
November 22, 2016
The Crew at the CPS-ECP National Office
At every National Conference and AGM that I have attended, including 2016 in Vancouver, a number of members have taken the time to come and say hello and to introduce themselves to me.
November 22, 2016
2017 Boating Calendar in Support of The Children’s Wish Foundation
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons will be featured in the month of November in the 2017 Boating Calendar in support of the Children’s Wish Foundation.
November 21, 2016
Paynes Marine Show, 31st Edition
For the past 31 years marine retailers from all over Canada, have marked their calendars so that they could attend the Paynes Marine show in October at the Victoria Convention Centre.
November 21, 2016
Jeanne Socrates
On Sunday evening October 24th off the coast of Oregon, Jeanne Socrates on her sailing yacht S/V Nereida, found herself in 50 to 60 knot winds for the next 2 ½ days.
November 21, 2016
Iron Wind will be showing some exciting new product at Halifax International Boat Show
Kathryn and Craig Newell owners of Iron Wind Marine located in Bayside just outside Halifax will be showing a couple of new boats that are sure to attract attention.
November 21, 2016
Boatbuilding updates
Yards in the Atlantic Region are busy with commercial work but we are interested in hearing about yachts of any type, amateur or professional, that are being built in our region. Send us photos, updates and we’ll make you famous.
November 21, 2016
Program encourages women to consider careers in boatbuilding
LUNENBURG NOVA SCOTIA (November 14, 2016) The Women Unlimited Association and the Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association have joined forces to encourage more women to consider careers in boatbuilding.
November 21, 2016
Optimist Canadian Championships 2017 to be held at RNSYS August 20-26th
The Canadian Optimist Dinghy Championships (CODC) are held every year, normally during the third week of august. The event rotates between West Coast, Central and East Coast locations.
November 21, 2016
Marblehead Gears Up for the Race to Halifax This Summer
The notice of race has been posted and organizers of the 37th Marblehead to Halifax ocean race are looking for a robust turnout of competitors in picturesque and historic Marblehead Harbor on July 9th, 2017.
November 15, 2016
Actually “Living the Dream“
Living the dream may sound like an overused phrase but at this time in my life it is absolutely true. My earliest and fondest childhood memories are not about time at the family cottage or playing with friends in the backyard; they all are connected to sailing.
November 15, 2016
Photo of the Week: November 24
This CY Onboard feature celebrates your photos. You’ll be delighted to know we got five this week!! Up from two the first time, so momentum is building.
November 15, 2016
Yacht Chartering now available in Cuba via Moorings
Yacht charter company, The Moorings, has announced new crewed cruising catamaran charters coming to Cuba in 2017.
November 15, 2016
Canadian Company Moves Cabin Fan Production Back Home
The company that makes Sirocco cabin fans is selling its products to the world but boasts that it has “re-shored” it’s production to its Wiarton ON facility. Thought you’d be interested – here’s their press release.
November 9, 2016
North Sannich RC Laser Regatta
The first in a planned series of three, Remote Control Laser Regatta’s was held in North Sannich on October 30th.
November 9, 2016
Grand Yachts Inc. prepares the Seawind 1160 Lite for the Vancouver and Seattle boat shows
Robb Butler at the Annapolis Boat Show on board a Seawind 1160 Lite
November 9, 2016
Sneak Peak at the December issue of Canadian Yachting Magazine
IN THE DECEMBER 2016 CANADIAN YACHTING – This issue features some exciting new Marine Electronics including the award-winning Furuno NXT Doppler Broadband radar and two of the most affordable night vision devices – the FLIR Ocean Scout TK monocular and the ATN BinoX HD binoculars.
November 8, 2016
Photo of the Week: November 10
This CY Onboard feature celebrates your photos. And they have rolled in – just two so far, but we want more more more.
November 8, 2016
New CPS-ECP Discount Code is available for Great Lakes Cruising School Webinars
The Great Lakes Cruising Club is an organization of over 2500 US and Canadian Members dedicated to encouraging cruisers to explore our Great Lakes.
November 8, 2016
Recreational Vessel Courtesy Check (RVCC) 2016
2016 has been a much better year for the CPS-ECP RVCC program. By October 3rd, which was the cut-off date for the awards calculations, we had received a total of 1684 completed RVCC forms and as of October 17th we have received a total of 1716 which represents a 27% increase from the 1354 reports that we received in 2015.
November 8, 2016
Canadian Sailing Coaches Celebrated at the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala
Canada’s coaches and sport administrators were honoured on Friday November 4 at the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala, hosted by the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel.
November 8, 2016
Paul Henderson – World Sailing Must Lead Sailing Back Into Paralympics
Toronto’s Paul Henderson, former President of ISAF/World Sailing, is one of the nominees for the Presidency of World Sailing, which falls vacant this November.