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.
June 22, 2021
Weather To Boat App Now Available
The Weather to Boat app is now available to download for FREE in the app stores. Dynamic, Powerful, FREE…. and most important… it could save YOUR LIFE!
June 22, 2021
Instagram Photo of the Month
CPS-ECP has been posting wonderful photos on Instagram during the last few months. During the month of May this was our top photo by Valentin Bacalu.
June 22, 2021
Calling For Award Nominations
Attention all District Commanders, Squadron Commanders and Officers – this has been another Covid year, however, it is time to send in your CPS-ECP Award Nominations for the following awards…
June 22, 2021
The greatest benefit I got from my membership in CPS-ECP
I’m going to share with you what the French call a “secret de Polichinelle.” This expression refers to something that everyone knows even if it is passed on as a secret. You call it an “open secret.”
June 22, 2021
You Could Win $5,000 in Cash!
You could win one of 36 $5,000 cash prizes just for getting a quote on car or home insurance or telling us your policy renewal date. The sooner you enter, the better! Not only will you have more chances to win, but you could also start saving on insurance sooner.
June 22, 2021
NMMA plans the return of their entire show lineup
While Canada anxiously awaits the second shots and eventual re-opening, America seems to be speeding towards a full return to pre-COVID days. The NMMA has announced that it is planning for the return of their entire show lineup in September.
June 22, 2021
L’appli La Météo pour Naviguer maintenant disponible
L’appli La Météo pour Naviguer est maintenant disponible pour téléchargement GRATUIT dans les boutiques d’applis.
June 22, 2021
Photo Instagram du mois – Juin
CPS-ECP a affiché de magnifiques photos sur Instagram au cours des derniers mois. Au cours du mois de mai, notre photo en vedette était par Valentin Bacalu.
June 22, 2021
APPEL DE CANDIDATURES POUR LES PRIX
Appel aux commandants de District, commandants d’escadrilles et officiers.
June 22, 2021
Le Nautiguide 2021 est arrivé!
Le Nautiguide est le répertoire essentiel pour naviguer de quelques heures à plusieurs jours sur les magnifiques plans d’eau du Québec. Publié dans un format pratique, il permet d’être facilement gardé au sec à bord de tous les types d’embarcations.
June 22, 2021
Le X-Shore Eelex 8000, performant et distinctif
N’étant plus une idée aberrante, la navigation de plaisance électrique devient de plus en plus une alternative viable qui ne nécessite pas de compromis et qui apporte un style nouveau et de nouvelles idées.
June 22, 2021
Trois-Rivières sensibilise les plaisanciers
Sur son site web, la Ville de Trois-Rivières a publié à la mi-juin un article sous le titre « Nos cours d’eau, un plaisir partagé! » dans lequel elle rappelle aux usagers des cours d’eau environnants quelques règles de base pour que tous puissent mieux profiter de l’été.
June 22, 2021
Plaisanciers en manque d’eau à Saint-Michel-des-Saints
Ce seraient les précipitations les plus basses depuis 2001 dans Lanaudière, et elles affectent le tourisme régional.
June 22, 2021
Un voilier qui se range dans un sac
Le fruit du travail d’un jeune inventeur de la Mauricie n’est pas passé inaperçu pour le Journal de Montréal.
June 22, 2021
Le Bateau à Flot 2021 aura lieu
À la suite de l’annonce du plan de « déconfinement » du Gouvernement du Québec, l’Alliance de l’industrie nautique du Québec confirme la tenue de l’édition 2021 du Bateau à flot de Montréal.
June 9, 2021
Cast off those chains nicely please
On Saturday, my boat finally splashed. You could tell it was happy and I was too. This has been painful. Nonetheless, I have not yet left the dock nor had a social moment aboard.
June 9, 2021
Ocean Day webinars
In honour of World Ocean Day on June 8th, the Marine Education and Research Society is pleased to invite you to a webinar by Jackie Hildering, aka The Marine Detective, CPS-ECP’s very own Environmental Committee member.
June 9, 2021
Icom: CPS-ECP’s proud sponsor
Icom has won many awards for their marine communications equipment across their entire family of products. Commercial mariners and boating enthusiasts alike covet Icom marine radios for their legendary durability and ease of use.
June 9, 2021
Have your flares expired?
If your flares have a manufacture date of 2017 or earlier they have or will expire this year. You can’t light them, throw them in the water or in your household garbage to dispose of them.
June 9, 2021
CPS-ECP’s proposed dues increase: same great value for pennies a day
For all that has changed over the close to 154 years since Confederation, one undeniable truth remains intact: there is something uniquely special about being Canadian. So, it follows that there’s something both compelling and satisfying about belonging to an organization that has at its core like-minded Canadians.
June 8, 2021
News: Freedom Boat Club expands to Canoe Cove Marina on Vancouver Island
After five years of success on the mainland of British Columbia, Freedom Boat Club is expanding to Canoe Cove Marina on Vancouver Island. Sandy Purdon, President of Freedom Boat Club, BC led the expansion of the club outside of the US to BC in 2016. With two successful clubs now operating in the Vancouver area, expanding to Vancouver Island is a natural next step.
June 8, 2021
Repairs to the Peterborough Lift Lock – modified lockages for the spring boating season
Parks Canada advises that the Peterborough Lift Lock will begin the 2021 Navigation Season operating on a modified basis to allow for needed repairs.
June 8, 2021
Superyachts: Rosetti Superyachts launches its first pleasure yacht: the RSY 38m EXP
At the end of May in lovely Ravenna, Italy, the launch ceremony of the new RSY 38m EXP took place in full compliance with the COVID measures, which did not hinder the important operations of launching a new boat.
June 8, 2021
National #GoSailing Days: July 31 and August 1
Canadians will be invited to discover the joy of sailing or to enjoy their favourite sport this summer, particularly over the weekend of July 31st and August 1st as Sail Canada, in collaboration with the Provincial Associations, sailing clubs and schools across the country, will stage various initiation activities during the 2021 #GoSailing days.
June 8, 2021
History: Bluenose turns 100
You can celebrate the Bluenose for ten cents on a dime or for as much as $1,000+ with the Canadian Mint’s new $100 pure gold coin and proof silver dollar honour the schooner, built in the Smith and Rhuland shipyard in Lunenburg 100 years ago.
June 8, 2021
Justification de l’augmentation de la cotisation
Malgré tout ce qui a changé au cours des 154 années qui se sont écoulées depuis la Confédération, une vérité indéniable demeure intacte.
June 8, 2021
Nouvelle VHF portable avec AIS chez Icom
Icom a remporté de nombreux prix pour des appareils de communications maritimes de toutes ses gammes de produits.
June 8, 2021
La date d’expiration de vos fusées de détresse est-elle dépassée?
Si la date de fabrication de vos fusées de détresse tombe en 2017 ou avant, elles seront périmées cette année. Vous ne pouvez pas les allumer ni les jeter dans l’eau ou dans votre poubelle pour les disposer.
June 8, 2021
Webinaire pour la Journée mondiale de l’océan avec la « détective maritime » – 8 juin à 19h00 HAP
En l’honneur de la Journée mondiale de l’océan, le 8 juin, la Marine Education and Research Society vous invite à un webinaire de Jackie Hildering, aussi surnommée la « détective maritime » et, de surcroît, membre du comité environnemental des CPS-ECP.
June 7, 2021
Le Bluenose, 100 ans déjà
L’emblématique goélette a été lancée pour la première fois à Lunenburg en Nouvelle-Écosse le 26 mars 1921.
June 4, 2021
Mercury annonce son intention de lancer Electric Power à partir de 2022
Alors que le monde de la motorisation des moteurs évolue, à la fois sur l’eau et via Tesla sur terre, Mercury Marine s’oriente vers des offres alternatives.
June 4, 2021
Nettoyer votre embarcation pour ne pas propager les envahisseurs
Des espèces aquatiques envahissantes peuvent s’accrocher à votre embarcation ou à vos équipements et se propager dans un nouveau plan d’eau.
June 4, 2021
Formation en ligne pour kayakistes
Le kayak est idéal pour découvrir le Parc marin du Saguenay-Saint-Laurent, car il offre un contact rapproché avec la nature.