March 23, 2016
Cape Breton Island
Cape Breton Island has been in the news lately as a possible escape destination for Americans fleeing a possible Trump presidency…
March 22, 2016
BoatUS Lobbies Florida Government to Veto Special Anchoring Carve Out
Allowing a select few to carve out their own special anchoring restrictions, and bypassing a pilot program designed to provide practical, uniform anchoring regulations statewide is a mistake, says BoatUS President Margaret Bonds Podlich in a letter sent today to Florida Governor Rick Scott.
March 22, 2016
Freedom Boat Club Launches First Canadian Franchise in Vancouver, BC
Freedom Boat Club has announced the appointment of its first international franchise operation in Vancouver, British Columbia…
March 22, 2016
HUGO BOSS Yachtsman Performs a Breathtaking New Stunt
British round-the-world sailor, Alex Thomson, has undertaken yet another breathtaking stunt with his racing yacht, the HUGO BOSS. The Skywalk is the third in a series of stunts that pushes the daredevil skipper to his limits and beyond ..
March 22, 2016
Sail America Presents 2016 Board of Directors
Sail America, the trade association for the U.S. sailing industry, elected two new members to its 2016 Board of Directors: Chris Doscher, Beneteau America and Kevin Murphy, NMMA, Ex-Officio…
March 22, 2016
Congratulations to Get Out on the Water
The annual Sail Canada Rolex Sailor of the Year Awards offer a premium opportunity to nationally recognize achievements and successes of Canadian sailors and organizations…
March 22, 2016
Clean Regattas – Sailing Green
Sailors have long considered themselves shepherds of sustainability in an increasingly digital and performance-based world…
March 22, 2016
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Arrives in Qingdao, China to Rapturous Welcome
China’s Sailing City of Qingdao put on a spectacular display for the arrivals of the first four of twelve teams taking part in the world-famous Clipper Round the World Yacht Race…
March 16, 2016
CanAm Challenge at the Youngstown Yacht Club
The Youngstown Yacht Club is gearing up for the 3rd Annual “CanAm”…
March 16, 2016
Beaver Medal Nominations Open for Outstanding Contributions to Marine Sector
The Maritime Museum of British Columbia is once again inviting nominations for the SS Beaver Medal, an annual award that recognizes outstanding contributions to the marine sector…
March 16, 2016
Sail Canada’s Sailor of the Month – Rossi Milev
February marks a month full of midwinter championships with a flurry of competitive regattas hosted in the sunny state of Florida…
March 9, 2016
Canadian Power and Sail Squadron’s Recreational Vessel Courtesy Check Program (RVCC)
As we approach the start of the boating season, it’s a good time to prepare for and schedule your free vessel courtesy check…
March 9, 2016
Ready Set Wear It Registration is now open
The National Safe Boating Council, in partnership with the Canadian Safe Boating Council, invite boating safety professionals, the boating community and the media to participate in the seventh-annual “Ready, Set, Wear It!” Life Jacket World Record Day on Saturday, May 21, 2016..
March 9, 2016
Maritime Museum of BC Marine Garage Sale Fundraiser
The Maritime Museum of BC presents its annual fundraiser, the Massive Marine Garage Sale on Saturday, April 23rd, 2016…
March 9, 2016
A Look at What’s on the ‘Horizon’ for Le Boat in 2016
Le Boat, Europe’s number one self-skippered boating vacation company, is introducing a sleek new cruiser and expanding its popular boating flotilla cruises in Italy as part of its diverse offering for the 2016 season…
March 9, 2016
Victoria Inner Harbour Boat Show takes place April 28th – May 1st, 2016
The Victoria Inner Harbour Boat Show is hosted by the British Columbia Yacht Brokers Association (BCYBA) and has grown to become the largest in-the-water boat show on the west coast…
March 9, 2016
Colin Mann of Lunenberg Yacht Club
Colin Mann recently stepped down from the Sail Canada Race Management Committee after many years of service. As a Sail Canada certified National Race Officer, he contributes to the on-water delivery of Lunenburg Yacht Club’s weeknight club races, and regattas through Nova Scotia…
March 9, 2016
3 Ways Around the World – A Nautical Adventure
The Maritime Museum of BC, (MMBC) located in Victoria, is holding a once-in-a-lifetime event on March 10, 2016, with three renowned adventurers…
March 8, 2016
Trent-Severn / Rideau Waterways Early Bird Lockage & Mooring Deals End March 31st
Early Bird Pricing on Seasonal Lockage Permit ends March 31st…
March 8, 2016
MD Marine Insurance is on the Move
The boating community is growing with people looking to relax, unwind and enjoy some fun on the water. MD Marine Insurance has been there to meet this growth and in turn hasgrown as well…
March 8, 2016
Centek BilgeKleen Filter System Prevents Overboard Discharge of Oil & Fuel
The Centek Industries BilgeKleen™ filter system automatically removes oil, gas, diesel fuel and other hydrocarbon pollutants from bilge water before it is discharged overboard…
March 8, 2016
Gear Up for Your Next Outdoor Adventure
The Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen’s Show gets many to turn their thoughts to Spring and all the outdoor activities that will be enjoyed as the warmer weather nears…
March 8, 2016
Garmin Releases Marine Software Update
Garmin just issued its latest marine software update. This free update is available to download now, and provides improved functionality and new features for several echoMAP, echoMAP CHIRP and GPSMAP series devices. ..
March 8, 2016
Boating BC is Appointed to the National Recreational Boating Advisory Council
Lisa Geddes has been appointed to the National Recreational Boating Advisory Council (NRBAC) as an independent stakeholder, for a three-year term…
March 8, 2016
Vancouver Island Cruising Experience (VICE) 2016
There is no preparation for going offshore quite like being offshore. You can do this by joining VICE 2016…
March 8, 2016
New Construction of the Bolsover Dam at Lock 37 on the Trent-Severn
Parks Canada update on work to replace the Bolsover water control dam at Lock 37 in the City of Kawartha Lakes…
March 8, 2016
Gold River Marina improvements
Leigh Robertson, President of Gold River Marina tells us his teamhave been busy over the last few years with expansions and improvements…
March 8, 2016
New Build at Tern Boatworks
Bruce Thompson and his crew at Tern Boatworks already have several fine boats to their credit, including a wooden International One Design and a 38ft Lobsteryacht.
March 8, 2016
Nova Scotia Sea School Summer Registration
Since 1994 the Nova Scotia Sea School (Sea School) has been offering youth, ages 11 to 21, adventure experiences that transform how they see themselves, the world around them and their capacity to contribute to our society.
March 8, 2016
NS Sailors Recognized at Sail Canada Rolex Awards
In February Sail Canada honoured the best sailors of 2015 at an awards ceremony in Toronto and Nova Scotians took home two awards.
March 8, 2016
Online Tickets for Strictly Sail Pacific Available Now
In its 21st year, the West Coast’s largest all-sail boat show will cruise, for the first time, into Richmond, California’s Craneway Pavilion and Marina Bay Yacht Harbor.
March 8, 2016
CY April Issue Sneak Peek
The April 2016 issue of Canadian Yachting magazine includes a beautiful West Coast destination, Swan Lake in B.C. by Linda Leitch, a colourful rundown of Clarity Nicoll’s experience competing in a major regatta in the BVI’s and Jennifer Harker’s Georgian Bay Cruise last summer; all beautiful and inspiring destinations!
February 29, 2016
Canadian Rolex Sailor of the Year Lee Parkhill with Victor Royce President and CEO and Rolex Canada Ltd
On Friday February 26 Lee Parkhill (RCYC) was honoured with the most prestigious National sailing award of the year at the AGO in Toronto, Ontario…
February 24, 2016
Celebrate Canada Day at the Redpath Waterfront Festival, July 1-3
The Redpath Waterfront Festival (RWF) will once again launch the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Great Lakes series in Toronto on Canada Day weekend….
February 24, 2016
Bring Her On Home – Return of the S.S. Keewatin Free e-Book Download
Up until 1925 both Keewatin and Assiniboia carried loose grain from the Lakehead to Port McNicoll. Keewatin’s three holds could carry anywhere from almost 30,000 bushels in Hold #1, a little over 23,000 bushels in Hold #2 to almost 24,500 bushels in Hold #3…
February 24, 2016
New Membership Services Associate Joins the Team at the National Office
CPS-ECP is pleased to announce that Ms. Victoria Thompson has joined their team at the CPS-ECP National Office in the position of Membership Services Associate…
February 24, 2016
Open Invitation to CPS-ECP members from our Member Benefits Partner – Fugawi
Visit their office on Tuesday, March 8 or Wednesday, March 9 anytime between 8:30 am and 7:00 pm for an open house. Come meet their team and find out what is new at Fugawi…
February 24, 2016
Why Should I Take a Boating Course?
A question that I get asked a lot is “why should I take a safe boating course?”
February 23, 2016
Brentwood Bay Power & Sail Squadron Revised 2016 Cruising Calendar
You are encouraged to check out the schedule and make plans….