March 7, 2023
Heads up! Canadian Yachting April 2023
Get ready to launch your summer with the April 2023 issue of Canadian Yachting magazine! Our lead Feature is “27 Under 27”, an open-minded and irreverent review of 27 new boats all under 27 feet in length and with a focus on the most popular and the most innovative – sail, gas or electric!
March 7, 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. Let us know where you love to go boating and why. We want you to send us your best photos from your recent cruises, weekend getaways, days at the cottage or other on-the-water adventures!
March 7, 2023
All Great Fishing Stories Begin with Boat Safety
Your first fishing trip is always an exciting experience. You learn about the equipment, how to bait a hook, cast your first line, and hopefully reel in that big catch! Some may even go out on a boat to show off their skills as a master fisherman.
March 7, 2023
News: Boutelier now managing partner at NS’ Gold River Marina
Brad Boutilier became a Master Mariner at a young age but, after starting a family, wanted to be close to his young kids and wife. That led him to purchase East River Boatyard on Nova Scotia’s South Shote in 2000 and in three years he grew it into Atlantic Canada’s largest.
March 7, 2023
Sponsored Content: The 2023 Palm Beach Boat Show returns
The 2023 Palm Beach International Boat Show returns, amplifying South Florida’s winter boat show season. Owned by the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County and produced by Informa Markets, the Palm Beach International Boat Show will be taking place Thursday, March 23rd through Sunday, March 26th…
February 22, 2023
Top Volunteer Dedicated to Boating Safety – Alice Baratta
Alice Baratta has been a dedicated Member of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) since 1986. Alice started boating with a canoe … this is her beginner canoe… and after many years Alice and her husband Nick purchased a sailboat which prompted her to take courses with CPS-ECP.
February 22, 2023
Join us this October in Windsor, Ontario
Planning your year? Be sure to save October 17-22 for Vision 2023 in Windsor, Ontario, CPS-ECP’s National Conference and AGM hosted by the Western Ontario District. Our venue is the exciting Caesars Windsor, one of the largest casinos of its kind in Canada.
February 22, 2023
Heads up! Canadian Yachting April 2023
Get ready to launch your summer with the April 2023 issue of Canadian Yachting magazine!
February 22, 2023
Editor’s Note: The ‘off’ season is back ON
It’s nearly March and the optimists among us view that as nearly spring. Even as the snowdrifts melt, boats and boating are definitely in the news as this CYOB issue illustrates. Seemingly out of nowhere, Ontario Place boaters have been temporarily evicted and are reacting unhappily.
February 22, 2023
News: Nasty Storm Hits Canadian Sail GP Boat Down Under
On the Sunday of Australia Sail Grand Prix racing in Sydney, a severe weather system passed through while the Canada SailGP Team’s F50 catamaran was craning out. The Canadian wing was severely damaged. Thankfully, no one on the team was seriously injured.
February 22, 2023
News: Ontario Place Boaters Left Scrambling
For the former tenants of Ontario Place’ 240 slips, this will be a stressful summer searching for accommodation for their craft after receiving news that the marina will not be open this summer.
February 22, 2023
Moncton Show returns March 24-26
Formerly known separately as the Moncton Boat Show and the New Brunswick Sportsmen and Fly Fishing Show, these two showcases have joined forces to create one. The Moncton Boat and Sportsmen’s Show makes its highly anticipated return March 24-26 at the Moncton Colisseum.
February 21, 2023
Brunswick Corporation lance Veer, une nouvelle marque de bateaux conçue pour l’électrification
Brunswick Corporation a lancé Veer, une toute nouvelle marque de bateaux, au Consumer Electronics Show (CES) de Las Vegas de janvier dernier.
February 21, 2023
Nautisme Québec s’oppose à la nouvelle proposition de restrictions à la navigation
«Si le projet actuel de mise à jour réglementaire sur les restrictions visant l’utilisation des bâtiments (embarcations nautiques) sur la rivière Richelieu présente des avancées par rapport à la première proposition, Nautisme Québec demeure opposé à son adoption dans la forme actuelle.»
February 21, 2023
« Visions électriques » au Toronto International Boat Show 2023
Les salons nautiques ont fait un retour cette année. Au cours des deux dernières années, le plus grand salon nautique intérieur en Amérique du Nord – le Toronto International Boat Show (Salon nautique international de Toronto) – était virtuel, mais cette année, c’était en vrai!
February 21, 2023
Yamaha présente le nouveau hors-bord XTO Offshore de 450 CV et la direction intégrée pour ses F200/F175/F150
Yamaha Moteur du Canada amorce l’année 2023 avec de nouveaux produits, dont un nouveau hors-bord XTO Offshore, qui offre une plus grande commodité, une technologie améliorée et 450 chevaux.
February 21, 2023
Fountaine Pajot et Dream Yacht Worldwide lanceront une gamme électrique
Le loueur Dream Yacht Worldwide et le constructeur de catamarans de luxe Fountaine Pajot s’associent pour lancer une nouvelle gamme de catas de croisière électriques.
February 21, 2023
Mustang fête ses 55 ans
Il y a plus de cinq décennies, Mustang Survival a commencé à concevoir des solutions de sauvetage qui repoussent les limites de ce qui se fait en matière de sécurité maritime.
February 21, 2023
Rejoignez-nous en octobre à Windsor, en Ontario
Vous planifiez votre année? Assurez-vous de réserver les 17-22 octobre pour Vision 2023 à Windsor, en Ontario, la conférence nationale et l’AGA des CPS-ECP organisées par le district de Western Ontario.
February 21, 2023
Meilleur bénévole qui se consacre à la sécurité nautique – Alice Baratta
Alice Baratta est un membre dévoué des CPS-ECP depuis 1986. Alice a commencé à faire du bateau avec un canoë… Voici son canoë de débutant…
February 7, 2023
Retour du Salon international du bateau de Montréal du 9 au 12 février
Nautisme Québec présente le Salon international du bateau de Montréal au Palais des congrès de Montréal du 9 au 12 février 2023.
February 7, 2023
Ces petits voiliers québécois que l’on ne doit pas laisser mourir
La Fabrique culturelle.tv propose sur son site un excellent documentaire vidéo de près de 13 minutes sur l’histoire (récente) de la fabrication d’embarcations en fibre de verre qui ont marqué le domaine de la navigation de plaisance au Québec.
February 7, 2023
Protection accrue avec le boîtier à batteries Attwood Power Guard Pro
L’électricité et l’eau ne font pas bon ménage à bord… Et, il appert que la première source de défaillance d’un système électrique se trouve, la plupart du temps, être une connexion défectueuse.
February 7, 2023
Des bateaux électriques au Consumer Electronics Show de Las Vegas
Le Consumer Electronics Show (CES) de Las Vegas est surtout connu comme un « geekfest » annuel où sont exposés les derniers ordinateurs, logiciels, divertissements à domicile, jeux vidéo et autres gadgets électroniques.
February 7, 2023
Le Miami International Boat Show de retour
Le Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show 2023 donne à nouveau le coup d’envoi de la saison des salons nautiques d’hiver du sud de la Floride.
February 7, 2023
Avator 7.5e, un hors-bord électrique signé Mercury Marine
Mercury Marine a présenté le hors-bord électrique Avator 7.5e au Consumer Electronics Show 2023 à Las Vegas en janvier.
February 7, 2023
Anguish continues – after boat show edition
As every one of your friends and acquaintances, and many complete strangers have recently commented, Canadian winters suck. But for boaters, it’s worse than that in some ways.
February 7, 2023
ICOM a CPS-ECP partner
Do you need a new Radio set up for your boat? ICOM Canada offers instant rebates ($10.00- $100.00) to all members.
February 7, 2023
Electrical Safety for Boaters
Join us, virtually, for an evening with electrical engineer and avid boater Gerry Thompson, from the Oakville Squadron of the Canadian Power and Sail Squadron. The event is free of charge, and all boaters and their friends and family are welcome to attend.
February 7, 2023
SDSA Maritime Rally 2023
Salty Dawgs is a great organization for cruisers who appreciate the knowledge and camaraderie of an organized group. Best known for their Caribbean Rallies that take snowbird types from Hampton VA to the Caribbean, having discovered the appeal of Canada’s Maritimes, they are now running a rally to Nova Scotia.
February 7, 2023
Mustang Celebrates 55 Years
More than five decades ago, Mustang Survival began engineering lifesaving solutions that push the boundaries of performance and what is possible in marine safety. Fifty-five years later, the company continues evolving and innovating, never losing sight of the goal to bring people home safe.
February 7, 2023
Contract Awarded For Repairs to Kirkfield Lift Lock
On September 2 last year, Lock 36, the Kirkfield Lift Lock suffered a mechanical failure, resulting in the site’s closure for the remainder of the 2022 navigation season.
February 7, 2023
Fountaine Pajot and Dream Yacht Worldwide Launch Electric Line this April
Charter company, Dream Yacht Worldwide and luxury catamaran builder, Fountaine Pajot, are partnering to launch a new collection of electric cruising cats.
January 26, 2023
Eight Bells: David Howard
David Howard passed way this week. He was the past commodore of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club and a man so accomplished at so many things. I remember Mr. Howard as a mentor and a great helmsman.
January 25, 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.
January 24, 2023
ASSURER LE PRÉSENT, FAÇONNER L’AVENIR : OUVERTURE DES CANDIDATURES AU POSTE DE MEMBRE DU CONSEIL D’ADMINISTRATION
Les CPS-ECP tirent leur droit légal d’exister de la Loi canadienne sur les organismes à but non lucratif.
January 24, 2023
Avantage de membre avec Carefree Boating Club
Le concept Carefree est simple : il vous offre la possibilité de profiter pleinement des joies de la navigation de plaisance sans les coûts élevés et les engagements liés à la propriété.