April 12, 2023
Les Canadiens remportent le SailGP de Nouvelle-Zélande!
Après avoir atteint leur podium lors de leurs deux premières épreuves dans cette saison inaugurale de CAN SailGP, les résultats gagnants ont été rares pour les Canadiens.
April 12, 2023
Fun for a great cause
Two Fridays ago, I really enjoyed attending the Yachtsmen’s Spring Thaw Luncheon. It was held in Toronto but as socializing returns to normal, I hope it will be replicated across the country in years to come.
April 11, 2023
Where do we want to go next?
A question asked by all boaters and one that was asked in a different context at the March Education Meeting with respect to Electronic Navigation.
April 11, 2023
Peterborough Squadron, CPS-ECP: Speaker Series Event for Tuesday, April 25th 2023, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. EST
As boaters, we are all rightly cautious about the damage that severe weather events, and fire can inflict on our boats and our passengers. We have been trained to consult weather forecasts for our region before we set out on the water.
April 11, 2023
Securing the Present, Shaping the Future: Nominations Open for Board Directorship
CPS-ECP gets its legal right to exist from Canada’s Not-For-Profit Act. As a corporation, CPS-ECP is governed by directors. The Act states that the directors can elect a management committee of directors to take on most of the governance work, subject to board review and oversight.
April 11, 2023
Fountaine Pajot launches hydrogen powered cruising catamaran
The Samana 59 Smart Electric is a new sailing catamaran equipped with alternative energy solutions and EODev’s electro-hydrogen REXH2.
April 11, 2023
CY’s TIBS Contest Winners
The Toronto International Boat Show was a great success this year, bringing over 65,500 consumers through the gates of the Enercare Centre. Canadian Yachting had a strong presence at the show and had a fantastic time meeting everyone at the booth.
April 11, 2023
Sneak peek: CY May Preview – Planning Your Boating Season
In the May 2023 issue of Canadian Yachting, we offer up a host of ideas for planning your boating season, from the practical to the party tunes!
March 21, 2023
Congrats to Canada’s Sail GP Team
No matter what boat you enjoy, sail or power, yours likely would be no match in speed or sophistication for the F50 that Sail GP racing teams ride in their high-thrills events.
March 21, 2023
The Invasive Species Centre is seeking your support with efforts to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species through overland watercraft hauling
Aquatic invasive species such as zebra mussels are an ecological and economic threat to lakes and water bodies in Canada. Following Clean, Drain, Dry procedures for watercraft and recreational equipment are simple steps that everyone can do to ensure compliance and prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
March 21, 2023
Incredible comeback for the Canadians to Win the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix!
After hitting their podium in their first two events in this, CAN SailGP’s inaugural season, winning results have been scarce for the Canadians. But this weekend, the Canadians were the ones to watch, consistently moving up the leaderboard and challenging the hometown favourites.
March 21, 2023
BVI Adds Daily Flights from Miami
For the first time since the 1980s, access to the British Virgin Islands, a top destination for Canadian cruisers, is getting much easier with daily nonstop service from Miami to Beef Island/Tortola, via American Airlines beginning June 1. The game-changing three-hour flight eliminates the need for travelers to connect in Puerto Rico or St. Thomas.
March 20, 2023
1000 lumens pour la lampe de poche Cascade Mountain Tech Steelcore
Avec suffisamment de luminosité pour éclairer les nuits les plus sombres, la lampe de poche Steelcore 1000 Lumen a suffisamment de puissance pour presque toutes les sorties sur l’eau à un prix abordable.
March 20, 2023
Antenne compacte pour la télévision/FM à bord
Les télévisions sur un bateau sont de plus en plus courantes.
March 20, 2023
Figé dans le temps!
L’Agence américaine d’observation océanique et atmosphérique (NOAA) a fait état le 1er mars de la découverte d’une épave d’un voilier de 58 mètres du XIXème siècle au fond du lac Huron.
March 20, 2023
La caméra thermique, solution de détection d’incendie de batteries lithium
« Face au développement des feux à bord des bateaux causés par les batteries lithium-ion, le monde maritime et du nautisme cherche des solutions pour augmenter la sécurité », selon Boatindustry.fr dans un article récent.
March 20, 2023
Poralu Marine chargé de rénover le National Yacht Club de Toronto
Le National Yacht Club de Toronto est une institution prestigieuse datant de 1890 et l’une des plus vieilles marinas du Canada.
March 20, 2023
Un quai municipal plus convivial et chaleureux à Lavaltrie
D’importants travaux seront réalisés ce printemps afin d’aménager un tout nouveau quai municipal multifonctionnel à Lavaltrie, comme l’annonçait l’automne dernier cette municipalité située sur la rive nord du Saint-Laurent, à environ mi-chemin entre Montréal et Sorel.
March 20, 2023
Concours de photo de la destination nautique préférée!
Le compte à rebours de la saison de navigation est lancé.
March 20, 2023
Vision 2023 : Venez dans la capitale canadienne de la pizza
Vous aurez du mal à réfuter ce point : Windsor, en Ontario, est la capitale canadienne de la pizza, reconnue sur la scène mondiale.
March 20, 2023
Aidez les CPS-ECP à établir leur orientation – Joignez-vous au Conseil d’administration
Les Escadrilles canadiennes de plaisance (CPS-ECP) sont prêtes à accepter dès maintenant les demandes de candidatures aux postes d’administrateurs, provenant de vous, membres des CPS-ECP, hommes et femmes.
March 17, 2023
Favourite boating destination photo contest!
The countdown to boating season is on and we need your help to inspire fellow boaters by sharing your favorite boating destination photos.
March 17, 2023
VISION 2023 in Windsor, Ontario Coming Together Nicely
The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has confirmed that either one of the icebreakers CCGS Samuel Risley or CCGS Griffon will be docked within a block of Caesars Windsor when CPS-ECP members gather for Vision 2023, our National Conference and Annual General Meeting being held in Windsor, Ontario from October 17 to 22.
March 17, 2023
Securing the Present, Shaping the Future: Nominations Open for Board Directorship
As a corporation, CPS-ECP is governed by directors. The Act states that the directors can elect a management committee of directors to take on most of the governance work…
March 17, 2023
Broad Reach Canada: 2023 Spring Thaw Luncheon – 30th Annual GTHA Season Celebration Features Billy Gooderham
For many years, as the snow begun to thaw, the boating community has gathered at the Boulevard Club in Toronto to celebrate the start of a new season.
March 17, 2023
Micron CSC – CA Fouling Control
A premium polishing ablative bottom paint available in several colors designed to go over previously painted surfaces, prepped bare fiberglass, and even on properly prepared aluminum hulls.
March 10, 2023
Province Proposes Changes to Anchoring Rights
At the Ontario Regional Boating Advisory Council Meeting held in mid-January, members heard about an issue regarding the construction of “sea cans” on a barge unit being then considered a vessel.
March 8, 2023
Serious Fun at the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Serious Fun! The motto of the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. Canadian Yachting had the chance to attend this bucket list event to capture all of the action over the course of four days of world class racing. And world class partying!
March 7, 2023
Bilan positif pour le Salon international du bateau de Montréal
« Le Salon international du bateau de Montréal se clôture sur un très beau bilan : 13 186 visiteurs ont déferlé au Palais des Congrès pour suivre la vague des nouveautés proposées par la centaine d’exposants présents », rapportait Nautisme Québec.
March 7, 2023
Quand la voile se conjugue au féminin!
Le prochain rendez-vous de la Coupe Femina aura lieu du 6 au 9 juillet.
March 7, 2023
« Visions électriques » au TIBS – Partie 2: les moteurs
L’un des « bateaux » les plus étonnants au Centre Enercare où se déroulait le Toronto International Boat Show (TIBS) s’appelle l’Electricat.
March 7, 2023
Les plaisanciers d’Ontario Place sur le carreau
L’été s’annonce stressant pour les locataires des 240 quais de la marina d’Ontario Place, parc emblématique de la ville de Toronto.
March 7, 2023
Le Nautiguide 2023 de Nautisme Québec maintenant disponible
Le nouveau Nautiguide 2023 est maintenant en ligne et aidera les plaisanciers à préparer leurs futures sorties en toute sécurité, rappelle Nautisme Québec.
March 7, 2023
Le Canada SailGP endommagé par une tempête soudaine en Australie
Le 18 février dernier, dimanche des courses du SailGP d’Australie à Sydney, un violent système météorologique a frappé le catamaran F50 de l’équipe Canada SailGP, qui préparait le bateau qui était sur terre.
March 7, 2023
Concours de photo de la destination nautique préférée!
Le compte à rebours de la saison de navigation est lancé.
March 7, 2023
Toutes les grandes histoires de pêche commencent par la sécurité nautique
Votre première sortie de pêche est toujours une expérience passionnante.
March 7, 2023
Quebec Boat Show March 16-19
The Quebec Boat Show opens next week collocated with the Quebec City Outdoor, Hunting, Fishing and Camping Show taking over five halls at the Centre de Foires Expocite. The newly expanded 2023 essentially incorporates two shows to round out a full spectrum of outdoor hobbies.
March 7, 2023
Free Webinar – Building a Wooden Sailing Dinghy
Join us, virtually, for an evening with woodworking enthusiast Munroe Scott, who built a 14.5 ft wooden sailing dinghy based on French naval architect Francois Vivier’s classic design, the Ilur. Munroe will discuss the build and safety issues associated with sailing small, human powered watercraft.