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.
November 8, 2016
“Trawler Yachts” in the Maritime Style
New England style lobster yachts get lots of attention and rightly so, as many are beautiful boats. However for those looking for a rugged cruising yacht they can take just about anywhere, yacht versions of Atlantic Canada’s fishing boats are worth a closer look.
November 8, 2016
Winter is Coming … Time for Cruising Guides
With winter looming it’s time to curl up with a few good cruising guides and indulge in some creative visualization (day dreaming).
November 8, 2016
Cobequid Mountain Sports to feature Cobalt at 2017 Halifax International Boat Show
Located in the pristine countryside of Cumberland County NS. Cobequid Mountain Sports has been expanding its watercraft craft line for the past several years.
November 8, 2016
Top Four Tips for Choosing the Best Georgian Bay Marina
Summers in the Georgian triangle are incomparable. The fresh, open, endless water, the rustic landscape there is so much to love. As boaters, we want to make the most of our summers out on the water soaking in every minute of the breath-taking Georgian Bay.
October 25, 2016
Canadians win J105 NAs aboard McLaughlin’s Mandate
Terry McLaughlin and Rod Wilmer’s Mandate dominated the hot J105 fleet with five bullets in the seven races of the J105 North American Championship…
October 25, 2016
Grand Yachts Inc‘s Robb Butler on the new Beneteau 41.1
Canadian Yachting met up with Robb Butler of Grand Yachts at the Annapolis Boat Show on board the new Beneteau 41.1.
October 25, 2016
Clean Marine BC Marina Eco-certification Program
With approximately 700,000 recreational boaters plying BC waters, many of these in the Strait of Georgia region, the marine environment can be impacted by many factors, especially when we congregate in marinas and anchorages.
October 25, 2016
The Removal of Viki Lyne II from Ladysmith Harbour Gets Underway
Georgia strait alliance underscores need for comprehensive, timely approach to abandoned and derelict vessels.
October 25, 2016
The Canadian Safe Boating Council Wants You To Nominate Your Local Boating Heroes Today
As the 2016 boating season winds down, now is the time to have your own local boating safety advocate or hero recognized for their outstanding or life-saving efforts in the field of boating safety and environmental stewardship.
October 25, 2016
Educational Department Update: CPS-ECP Courses Are Renamed With a Streamlined Look
If a car manufacturer wants to bring an older model into “Today’s World”, it takes nothing more than a little streamlining here and there to do the job, and to make that car more pleasing and easier to sell to the buying public.
October 25, 2016
Register Before October 29th to be Entered! Steveston Marine Walkerbay Oddessy Draw
CPS-ECP Member Benefits partner Steveston Marine is pleased to announce an exciting new draw that is exclusive to CPS-ECP members.
October 24, 2016
Limited Time Discount Offer for CPS-ECP Members from Fugawi
Fugawi has increased it’s member discount on items in the Fugawi Online Store to 20% until October 31, 2016.
October 24, 2016
New for 2017 Halifax International Boat Show
A new feature at the 2017 boat show will the the PaddleSmart Train the Trainers workshop. This program is perfect for experienced boaters, rental agencies, paddlers and/or instructors working with new paddlers/youth.
October 24, 2016
New Marine Services Business in Baddeck
Two men with very different backgrounds have come together to create a new yacht services company in Baddeck on the beautiful Bras d’Or Lakes.