July 21, 2021
Volvo Penta expands its DPI Aquamatic sterndrive to broader range of boats
Volvo Penta’s DPI Aquamatic sterndrive is now on the market as a triple installation. This new setup will allow larger boats – in the marine commercial and leisure sectors – to benefit from its outstanding performance and reliability and increase the power offering for existing boats.
July 21, 2021
Win Name that boat: Top contenders so far
Last issue we proposed a contest for you and the folks at Big Bumper have stepped up with a prize. As we explained, Boat Names are a pretty fun game and the recent lockdown and craziness has helped create some really amusing ones.
July 20, 2021
CPS-ECP Environmental Committee Update
Reminder from the National Environmental Committee: Before you sail, know the rules about whales! Make sure you have a pleasant and safe boating season this year by reviewing your knowledge of safe boating practices around large whales.
July 20, 2021
ANEO Course Production
The Education department is continually working on its courses, and during the pandemic is no different. The focus changed to providing courses online, and many were converted to the Moodle platform.
July 20, 2021
CPS-ECP dues increase – your comments
As one would expect, the proposed increase in the annual dues paid by CPS-ECP members has drawn a fair number of comments, both for and against the increase. Here’s a sampling of what we’ve heard from CPS-ECP members regarding the proposed increase that will be voted upon at this October’s national convention and AGM.
July 20, 2021
High Water on the Severn and Otonabee Rivers
Parks Canada has advised the public to expect higher than normal water levels and flows during navigation hours and increased flows outside of navigation hours, across the entire navigable route of the Trent-Severn Waterway as of July 14, 2021 until further notice.
July 20, 2021
CY Survey winner has an interesting project on the go
Recently Canadian Yachting surveyed you, our readers to help us plan for our magazines and online digests in the year ahead. We were delighted to receive 650 detailed responses – you obviously have a lot to tell us! Please keep the feedback coming.
July 20, 2021
Annapolis Boat Shows return this October
A fall mini-vacay coinciding with Canadian Thanksgiving might be in the cards for many boat-minded lockdown escapees. The Annapolis shows are going ahead at full speed, but will we be able to get there by car? Let us hope the situation warrants cross-border travel by then.
July 20, 2021
Back to the races at Helly Hansen Chester Race Week
Randy Stevens started racing at Chester Race Week in the early 1970s and for about 20 of those years, he raced in a C&C 39. He sold that boat a few years ago, unofficially retired from racing, and bought a power boat instead.
July 20, 2021
Le salon nautique d’Halifax revient en direct en 2022
Le Halifax International Boat Show est devenu un événement annuel que les plaisanciers attendent avec impatience, un incontournable tant pour ces derniers que pour les concessionnaires.
July 20, 2021
Moorings ajoute une base à Key West
The Moorings annonce une nouvelle base à Key West, en Floride, à partir de la saison de charter 2021.
July 20, 2021
Nouvelle destination sur la rivière des Outaouais
Les nouveaux propriétaires de L’Orignal Marina offrent aux plaisanciers une nouvelle destination.
July 20, 2021
Trois scénarios, autant de choix
Trois mutations technologiques ont complètement transformé le monde de la navigation à partir des années 1990, comme le rapporte si bien Nautisme Québec sur son excellent site web.
July 20, 2021
Conseil d’administration de l’alliance : la relève prend la barre
Le président de Nautisme Québec et de l’Alliance de l’industrie du nautisme du Québec, M. Walter Timmerman, a annoncé son départ le 25 mai dernier.
July 20, 2021
Farwind mise sur l’énergie du vent
« Pour lutter contre le changement climatique, il est indispensable de tirer parti de tous les gisements d’énergie renouvelable disponibles sur notre planète.
July 20, 2021
Un rappel du Comité national sur l’environnement
Avant de quitter le quai, sachez quelles sont les règles concernant les baleines.
July 20, 2021
Production de cours
Le département de la formation travaille continuellement sur ses cours, et pendant la pandémie, ce n’est pas différent.
July 20, 2021
Augmentation des frais d’adhésion : quelques commentaires
Comme on pouvait s’y attendre, l’augmentation proposée de la cotisation annuelle des membres CPS-ECP a suscité son lot de commentaires, tant pour que contre cette augmentation.
July 8, 2021
Aqua Map Live Sharing
Live Sharing est une toute nouvelle fonctionnalité qui permet à tous les utilisateurs de partager leurs infos de Bateau et de Navigation avec l’ensemble de la communauté Aqua Map.
July 7, 2021
What’s in a name?
the first day of boating writer school, the teacher explains that writing about funny and interesting boat names is always the opening assignment.
July 7, 2021
BCI Marine Becomes the Official Canadian Distributor of X Shore, an Exceptionally Eco-friendly and Electric Boat
Canadians can now book a test-drive and pre-order the all-electric and connected X Shore Eelex 8000. BCI Marine, a Canadian distributor with a passion for innovative boats will have a fleet of the Eelex 8000, a 100% electric boat powered by intelligent software.
July 7, 2021
Moorings adds Key West base
The Moorings, is delighted to announce they have established charter operations in Key West, FL beginning in the 2021 charter season. In partnership with Florida Yachts Charters, a variety of charter options will be available, with both Bareboat and Skippered yacht charters available aboard Sailing catamarans and monohulls, as well as Power catamarans.
July 7, 2021
Instagram Photo of the Month
CPS-ECP has been posting wonderful photos on Instagram during the last few months. During the month of June this was our top photo by Valentin Bacalu.
July 7, 2021
Aqua Map Live Sharing
Live Sharing is the brand-new functionality that allows every user to share his/her Boat and Navigation info with the entire Aqua Map Community. Enabling this function, you will be able to display on your nautical charts all currently active Aqua Map users and easily find boating/sailing friends in your area. But that’s not all…!
July 7, 2021
Halifax boat show returns LIVE for 2022
The Halifax International Boat Show has become an event that boaters have looked forward to for decades, becoming THE event for boaters & dealers annually. Master Promotions Ltd., the show’s promoter, is pleased to confirm that planning has begun for the 2022 event that will take place February 3 – 6 at the Halifax Exhibition Centre.
July 7, 2021
New boats: Dufour 61
This new flagship of the Dufour Yachts shipyard combines luxury and simplicity, resulting in an eminently comfortable sailing yacht ideal for couples or the whole family alike.
July 6, 2021
Photo Instagram du mois – Juillet
CPS-ECP a affiché de magnifiques photos sur Instagram au cours des derniers mois. Au cours du mois de juin, notre photo en vedette était par Valentin Bacalu.
July 5, 2021
Nouveau centre nautique à Grandes-Piles
On pouvait lire une excellente nouvelle nautique dans le quotidien Le Nouvelliste du 30 juin sous la plume d’Alexis Lambert.
July 5, 2021
Cinq choses à savoir pour la navigation dans les écluses
Parcs Canada et la Voie maritime du Saint-Laurent offrent aux navigateurs de plaisance quelques précieux conseils afin de traverser les écluses des canaux historiques de Parcs Canada de la Voie maritime du Saint-Laurent.
July 5, 2021
L’océan Austral reconnu par les scientifiques
L’océan Austral a officiellement été reconnu et cartographié par la National Geographic Society le 8 juin, lors de la journée internationale des océans.
July 5, 2021
La carpe asiatique sous la loupe au Québec
Le fil d’actualités MSN du 16 juin dernier a rappelé à notre attention la présence de la carpe asiatique dans nos eaux.
July 5, 2021
Les excès de vitesse sanctionnés à Boucherville
La situation de l’intensité du trafic maritime de plaisance aux abords de Boucherville était connue depuis longtemps.
July 5, 2021
Le candidat Coderre accorde son soutien aux plaisanciers
Le magazine L’Escale Nautique rapportait que l’Association des plaisanciers du Port de plaisance de Lachine (APPPL) annonçait le 1er avril.
June 23, 2021
Le plus grand avantage que j’ai retiré de mon adhésion aux CPS-ECP
Je vais partager avec vous un « secret de Polichinelle ». Le plus grand avantage que j’ai retiré de mon adhésion aux CPS-ECP c’est la formation que j’y ai reçue.
June 23, 2021
Going for Gold
Unless something goes very sideways, the 2020 Olympics, re-scheduled now to next month in Tokyo, will kick off in 29 days. Some of our sailors are already there, the rest are on their way.
June 22, 2021
Limestone announces electric outboard partnership with Vision Marine Technologies
The Collingwood, ON–based Limestone Boat Company plans initially to offer Vision outboards to its current conventional outboard powered 25’ to 29’ Limestone models, and Aquasport Center Console models, with single or twin-180 HP electric outboard options.
June 22, 2021
Chester Parade of Lights is on!
On Canada Day, Chester Yacht Club presents its Harbour Parade of 8:30 Parade of Lights Sail Pastalong Chester Harbour waterfront and Chester Yacht Club. Experience the parade of lights sail past flotilla of local boats festooned with lights.
June 22, 2021
Trawlerfest
The trawler world is a growing segment and Trawlerfest is where it reigns. So enthusiasts will be delighted to learn that after several re-jigs and a cancellation, Trawlerfest in now going full speed (well, trawler speed) for Newport RI on Thursday, August 26 to Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Newport Shipyard, 1 Washington Street, Newport, RI.