August 7, 2014
Sta-lok Self-fit Wire Rope Terminals
STA-LOK® self-fit terminals are the strongest, easiest and most efficient way to terminate 1 x 19, 7 x 7, 7 x 19 and Dyform wire ropes. Manufactured from rustproof, high strength 316 stainless steel, 100% stronger than the wire and will work under constant load and variable shock loading.
August 7, 2014
CPS Vessel Courtesy Checks – Would you bet $200?
That’s the cost of a fine for not having the required safety equipment in good working order on your boat. Let CPS-ECP volunteers help you beat the odds.
August 7, 2014
BC Cookbook Sea Salt Shortlisted for 2014 Taste Canada Award
Sea Salt: Recipes from the West Coast Galley, by British Columbia-based authors Alison Malone Eathorne, Hilary Malone and Lorna Malone, has been shortlisted in the 2014 Taste Canada Awards for the English-language Regional/Cultural Cookbooks category.
August 6, 2014
Wakestock Returns to Bala, Muskoka For 2014
August 7-10, 2014, WAKESTOCK World Series, the world’s leading wake sports festival presented by Monster Energy and Nautique Boats, makes it’s highly anticipated return to it’s roots in Muskoka, Canada’s wake sports capital and one of the world’s premiere wake sports meccas.
August 4, 2014
CPS-ECP National Conference in Quebec City – Early Bird Reg Deadline
This is an important reminder that the Early Bird deadline to register for the CPS-ECP National Conference in Quebec City this October is August 15, 2014. This conference is open to CPS-ECP members. Please take advantage of this reminder to avoid a $20 registration increase and note that we are limited to a maximum of 300 tickets for dinner Friday night, no exceptions.
July 30, 2014
8th Annual Boat Show at The Creek , September 18-24 2014
Mosquito Creek Marina presents the 8th Annual Boat Show at The Creek. The Creek is owned and operated by the Squamish Nation Marine Group and the Boat Show runs from September 18-24, 2014. With over 160 boats displayed along 2,500 feet of dock space, 70 display booths and broker hospitality tents and demonstration slips for sea trials, there is plenty to see and do at The Creek!
July 30, 2014
Riverport Nova Scotia to Step Back in Time August 4 – 9, 2014
The tiny harbour of Riverport Nova Scotia will turn back the clock 100 years to the days of schooner fishing, coastal transportation, and rum running when they host the Nova Scotia Schooner Association for their 52nd annual Schooner Race Week, August 4-9, 2014. Twenty plus Nova Scotia built schooners will begin arriving on Sunday, August 3 for the event. Schooners of all sizes from 24 Feet up to 65 Feet will drop anchor in the beautiful community situated at the mouth of the Lahave River on the south shore of Nova Scotia.
July 30, 2014
Monte Carlo 4 to Debut at Newport Beach Boat Show in September
Beneteau continues to expand upon the Monte Carlo Yachts concept with the addition of the Monte Carlo 4 to the Monte Carlo line. The North American Debut of the MC4 will be at the Lido Boat Show in Newport Beach, California, Sept 18-21 2014.
July 30, 2014
Beneteau’s New Oceanis 35 Expands the Customizable Cruiser Concept
Beneteau America announces the U.S. premiere of the all-new Oceanis 35 at the upcoming Annapolis Sailboat Show, October 9-13 2014. The Oceanis 35 is being introduced on the heels of the world-acclaimed Oceanis 38, which made its debut last fall and was awarded European Yacht of the Year 2014 along with Best Boat 2014 in the U.S. by the publishers of SAIL magazine. The Oceanis 35 is designed to offer the same elegance and level of customization as the Oceanis 38, but in a sailboat under 35 feet.
July 24, 2014
Nova Scotia Sea School Celebrates 20 Years!
Come out to our Lunenburg Boathouse July 27th from 12pm-6pm to help us Celebrate 20 years! Some of the festivities include: a Free Afternoon Sail, Rock Painting, BBQ, Live Music and check out the Lunenburg Wooden Boat Reunion’s Fast and Furious Boat Building Competition and Race! For more information, please contact the office!
July 24, 2014
Artichoke and Roasted Garlic Dip
I have the perfect appetizer for your next onboard gathering. This dip is creamy, rich and overflowing with flavour. It is ooey-gooey cheesy goodness and extremely addictive. This is not your ordinary artichoke dip. It is bursting with pungent roasted garlic.
July 24, 2014
Vaavud launches Generation 2 Wind Metre
Vaavud, the company that created the world’s first wind meter that transforms smart phones into high tech meteorological tools, aims to further revolutionize mobile wind measurement with a second generation wind metre.
July 24, 2014
Provincial U-16 Champions Crowned at ARK Regatta
Congratulations to Cameron Shaw & Nicholas Yuill for capturing the Under 16 Provincial Sailing Championship at ARK Regatta in Bedford which wrapped up Sunday, July 13.
July 24, 2014
July 14 Proclaimed as Mercury Marine Day
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Reggie Newson today presented Mercury Marine with a proclamation signed by Governor Scott Walker declaring July 14 as Mercury Marine Day in the State of Wisconsin.
July 24, 2014
Operation Dry Water – CSBC – Civic Holiday Weekend
Drinking and boating accounts for approximately 40% of boating-related fatalities on Canadian waterways. To raise awareness and reduce alcohol related deaths, the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) is launching year 2 of an initiative called “Operation Dry Water”. Its goal is to discourage this dangerous practice.
July 24, 2014
Voluntary Recall Affects Handlebar And Steering Assembly
BRP has issued a voluntary recall of its new Spark personal watercraft. In a note to Sea-Doo watercraft owners dated July 15, the Valcourt, Quebec-based company notes it is conducting a voluntary safety recall of “some 2014 Sea-Doo watercraft models” in order to correct a defect in the steering column and handlebar assembly.
July 24, 2014
BC Summer Games Sailing Results
Results are in from the 2014 BC Summer Games held on July 19, 2014 in Nanaimo, BC.
July 24, 2014
Upgrade for Chester Race Week August 13-16, 2014
Chester Race Week is bringing both sailors and race organizers important benefits through its investment in Yacht Scoring, a web-based, race management and scoring system used by some of the competitive sailing world’s top organizations including the 2013 Rolex Farr 40 World Championships, 2014 J/70 World Championships, and Charleston Race Week – the only annual keelboat race week in North America larger than Chester Race Week, based on number of competing boats.
July 21, 2014
Sail Canada Partners With Volvo Cars of Canada
Sail Canada and Volvo Cars of Canada are proud to announce a three-year partnership that will provide support for Sail Canada’s activities. The partnership will support all levels of sailing in Canada – from National Team programs, to youth and development activities and most importantly, grassroots sailing organizations across the country. Volvo Canada and its network of 38 retailers will participate in over six events hosted by Sail Canada and its provincial affiliates every year.
July 21, 2014
A New Boat Every Week!
Kawartha boaters can test-drive Paris Marine boats at Harbour Town.
July 21, 2014
Safety Equipment Education and Flare Disposal Days
CPS-ECP is excited to announce their partnership with Transport Canada and CIL Dealers to undertake a pilot project on education and awareness of safety equipment, the care and maintenance of that equipment and how to safely and effectively use and dispose of flares.
July 10, 2014
Mosquito Creek 8th Annual Boat Show September 18-21, 2014
Help celebrate the 51st Year Anniversary of Mosquito Creek Marina, owned and operated by the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumix (Squamish Nation) Last year this event became Western Canada’s largest floating boat show! The 2013 show had 165 boats displayed along 2,500 feet of dock space, 70 display booths, plus broker hospitality tents and demonstration slips for sea trials.
July 10, 2014
Chester Race Week 2014 Registration is Open
Chester Race Week Web Site and Registration have gone live for the 2014 Racing Event. This year they will be using the services of “Yacht Scoring” to track racing and to record the on-water race results. This enhancement to the on-water management does bring about a few changes.
July 10, 2014
A Day on English Bay- Supporting Easter Seals House Vancouver
On August 9th, 2014, the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club proudly hosts the National Bank Easter Seals Charity Regatta, the primary fundraiser for Easter Seals House Vancouver, a home away from home for out-of-town families to stay while their children receive much needed medical care.
July 8, 2014
Monterey Boats Announces New Build-a-boat Program Enhancement
Monterey Boats would like to introduce the newest addition to the Monterey Boats website-an enhanced build-a-boat program. The newly re-designed build-a-boat feature will give customers the ability to create, customize and design their perfect Monterey.
July 8, 2014
Horizon Yacht Charters Opening New Base in St Vincent
Horizon Yacht Charters announces the opening of their latest yacht charter base in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Located at the redeveloped Blue Lagoon Marina the new base will serve clients who seek to cruise the unspoilt Grenadines. The base will open on 1st October 2014 with a fleet of monohull and catamarans ranging from 37 to 51 feet in length. Luxury crewed yachts as well as bareboat charters will be offered.
July 8, 2014
Route Halifax St.Pierre Race Keeps an Eye on Hurricane Arthur’s Potential
Eyes were on Hurricane Arthur as a fleet of ocean racing sail boats were scheduled to leave Halifax harbour on Tues., July 8th, 2014. The fleet for “Route Halifax Saint-Pierre 2014”start Halifax harbour at noon and then race on a 353-mile course to the French islands of Saint-Pierre et Miquelon.
July 7, 2014
Squamish Open Annual Regatta 2014
This year celebrates the 35th running of the Squamish Open Annual Regatta hosted by the Squamish Yacht Club.
July 2, 2014
North Channel Lobsters
The Galley Guys were invited to party, in fact we were invited to a Birthday party, make that a double birthday party. Pam and Ken Blodgett, the owners of Canadian Yacht Charters, invited friends to celebrate their birthday at their charter base in Gore Bay on Manitoulin Island. As expected, our drive from Toronto to Tobermory to catch the Chi Cheemaun Ferry to South Baymouth on Manitoulin Island, was well worth the drive as we met up with Pam, Ken and a troop of of revellers for the festivities. The cast of characters was made up of charterers readying their boats, staff, tradespeople, locals and others that just seemed to belong to this amazing community.
June 27, 2014
Hours Of Operation Extended for Rideau and Trent Severn
The federal government announced extended hours of operation for both the Rideau Canal and Trent-Severn Waterway, in time for the Canada Day long weekend. Parks Canada will add a total of 112 hours to the navigation schedule over the entire boating season — a great achievement for recreational boating and the result of our industry’s unified advocacy efforts under the leadership of NMMA Canada.
June 27, 2014
Marlow-Hunter Rendezvous at Specialty Yachts
The 2014 summer rendezvous schedule starts with truly something special, “We congratulate our long time dealer consistently in the Top 10 in sales and customer service on being in business for 50 years”, stated Mr. John T Peterson, President of Marlow-Hunter, LLC. “And there isn’t a better way to kick off the season, than to be at the Specialty Yachts Rendezvous for the 35th consecutive year,” Peterson went on to elaborate..
June 25, 2014
Race Notice: Toronto Hydroplane and Sailing Club
On July 19 and 20, 2014 the Toronto Hydroplane and Sailing Club celebrates its third annual Summer Blast Regatta, open to all white sail boats with valid PHRF certificates. Fleets accepted. It will be a blast indeed! A panorama of on shore festivities will surround two full days of racing with seven races scheduled for each of the one-design classes. PHRF boats will sail three scheduled course races and a medium distance race.
June 25, 2014
West Marine Opens New Sausalito Flagship Store
West Marine announced the grand opening for its new flagship store in Sausalito, CA. Grand opening festivities kick off on Thursday, July 31 at 8 a.m. and go through Sunday, August 3. The parking lot will be transformed into a waterlife show, with boats and marine-related schools and clubs. In-store events will include tips from experts, electronics demos, door-buster deals, giveaways and raffles. The new Sausalito store is located at 192 Donahue Street, in the Marin Gateway Shopping Center.
June 25, 2014
Naden Boats and the CIBC Run for the Cure – North Bay team up for the SECOND PINK Boat Tour!
Once again, Naden Boats, a Northern Ontario boat building company is supporting the campaign to find a cure for breast cancer by building and donating a boat – a pink boat of course – that will be raffled off in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure – North Bay.
June 25, 2014
McMurdo Smartfind Plus G5 Epirb Helps To Save Three Sailors
A McMurdo Smartfind Plus G5 GPS Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) recently helped to save the lives of three sailors off the coast of North Carolina when the mast and rig on their 36 foot catamaran came crashing down to the deck.
June 22, 2014
Boat Buying Season Scams
It’s summer boating season and some boat buyers and sellers are getting ripped off, say’s Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS). The national boater advocacy, safety and services group outlined the top boat selling scams reported to its Consumer Protection Bureau and offers some ways to greatly improve your chance of a smooth sale or purchase – and when to walk away.
June 22, 2014
IFDS WORLDS 2014 to be held August 15th-24th, 2014
Rick Mercer joins Paralympic champion Paul Tingley and competitor Kevin Penney to learn the ins and outs of Paralympic sailing at Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron, host of the 2014 IFDS Worlds.
June 22, 2014
Ahoy Georgian Bay Sailors !!
The registration date for this year’s Georgian Bay Regatta is quickly approaching. As announced on our website, and the April edition of CY magazine, Sunday July 27th marks the registration day for the 2014 version of the G.B.R. at Big Sound Marina in the Port of Parry Sound. All information regarding the event, the schedule and entrance fees are posted on the website along with a link to pre-register now in order to establish the fleet divisions, meal arrangements and the required number of slips at the various ports-of-call along this year’s route. Many additional social activities are planned as part of this year’s itinerary and will be posted on the website the first week of July.
June 12, 2014
Canada’s Titanic: The Empress of Ireland Opening and Commemorative Stamp Unveiling
Maritime Museum of BC is hosting with Canada Post and Salvation Army representation to unveil the stamp. Also, several Empress of Ireland notables including collector Chris Klausen will be at the event. Bruce Ivany, a local resident and descendant of an Empress of Ireland survivor will cut ribbon officially opening the gallery.