March 9, 2021
Guest column: Where have all the boats gone?
I start off my column by saying Wow!! What a market! I have never seen such panic buying in my 43 years in this industry. Everyone wants to get out on the water.
March 9, 2021
Boats: Yanmar collaborates with fragment design on new X47FRGMT
Yanmar Holdings has entered into a collaboration with design house “fragment design”, headed by renowned designer Hiroshi Fujiwara, to develop a special version of Yanmar’s flagship X47 express cruiser.
March 9, 2021
Rideau Canal: The Next Ten Years
From January 25 – March 31, Parks Canada is asking the public to read its Draft Management Plan and share their feedback.
March 9, 2021
Halifax postponed; three Boat and Sportsmen’s Shows go digital
Last week, Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced tighter COVID-19 restrictions in the province. As of Saturday, March 6, special events, including trade shows, are not permitted until at least the end of March, and residents are being asked to avoid non-essential travel in and out of HRM during this period.
February 24, 2021
Pride Marine introduces Frauscher Boats, its newest brand
As the most innovative family-run boatyard in Europe, time and again Frauscher’s premium motorboats, electric boats and yachts set new standards in international boat building. Frauscher has been on course towards the future since 1927 – with the courage to discover new territory.
February 23, 2021
Board of Directors Applications Due March 31
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) is accepting applications for Director positions from you the members of CPS-ECP, both men and woman.
February 23, 2021
The Problem of Plastics
Dr. Peter Ross and his colleagues published about microplastics in Nature Communications in January. The article, Pervasive distributions of polyester fibres in the Arctic Ocean is driven by Atlantic inputs, states that: “Particle abundance correlated with longitude, with almost three times more particles in the eastern Arctic compared to the west…
February 23, 2021
New Training Season for CPS-ECP
Boat sales have exploded to the point where salespeople have to put customers on waiting lists. The 2021 boating season will see many new boaters on all waterways who are still unaware of all they do not know yet about safe boat operation.
February 23, 2021
Jeanneau Leader 6.5 WA
Located in Blenheim ON just north of Lake Erie, Walker Marine Sales has been proudly serving Southwestern Ontario as a marine dealer and service provider since 2015.
February 23, 2021
Take advantage of deals, seminars, and more on the Ottawa Boat Show Digital Marketplace!
For the past 45 years, the Ottawa Boat Show has been the unofficial launch of boating season in the Ottawa Region, welcoming hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors annually. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the organizers decided to postpone.
February 23, 2021
Eight bells: Heather Robertson
Sailing in Canada, and in Nova Scotia lost a really good supporter late last week. Past Commodore Heather Robertson passed away at her home in Chester. Heather was a past member of both the Sail Canada and Sail NS Board.
February 23, 2021
New Fountaine Pajot 51 and Dufour 470 and 61
The Fountaine Pajot/Dufour Group had their second press conference on February 2, 2021 and as the groundhog predicted, they are set for an early spring with some more new boats. Private owner purchasing has taken the lead over charter companies, with most customers ordering boats without even seeing them!
February 23, 2021
Is Fiberglass Recyclable? Part 2 – Emerging innovations in fiberglass recycling
Interest in finding alternative uses for used fiberglass can spark creativity and innovation. For example, a partnership involving the US, Ireland, and Northern Ireland Universities called Re-wind developed some interesting civil engineering project ideas for reusing and repurposing fiberglass blades.
February 19, 2021
Vancouver International Boat Show Goes Virtual February 24-27
Visitors to the 59th Vancouver International Boat Show will be introduced to the very latest boats and boating-related products on the market, but this year they can do so from the comfort of their own home because the event will be virtual – taking place February 24 – 27, 2021.
February 16, 2021
Eight Bells: Douglas Keary
The Canadian Sailing Community lost one of the good guys today . Doug Keary was one of those mean who gave back, gave back to his community, and gave back to the sport of sailing.
February 10, 2021
This is getting even better
This has been a different kind of time to use a euphemism, but for us here at CY OnBoard it has been useful. Thanks partially to the conditions you Canadian boaters currently face, boating is growing in popularity and our digest and websites are booming. Our rates of engagement continue to blossom and our subscription list is expanding.
February 10, 2021
Free Registration for the 2021 Virtual Vancouver International Boat Show
The 59th Vancouver International Boat Show will take place virtually from February 24 – 27, 2021. Enthusiasts will be able to browse the newest boat models from top brands and boating-related products and services on the market – all from the comfort of home.
February 10, 2021
Toronto Waterfront update
The Toronto waterfront is changing for several reasons including esthetics, flood mitigation. It’s about time – between the downtown area and Ashbridges Bay has been something of an abandoned wasteland.
February 10, 2021
Boating Ontario Directory now available
With a seemingly endless supply of lakes, rivers and waterways within Canada, boating can take you places you could never imagine. In Ontario, the waterways alone are made up of 250,000 lakes and rivers providing the best Freshwater recreational boating in the world.
February 9, 2021
Instagram Photo of the Month
CPS-ECP has been posting wonderful photos on Instagram during the last few months. During the month of January this was our top photo by Valentin Bacalu.
February 9, 2021
Submit Your Boating Stories
The Port Hole has been, and remains, very effective in getting the word out nationally on CPS-ECP programs and, by extension, members’ involvement in those initiatives. This is a wonderful opportunity that relatively few organizations can boast of.
February 9, 2021
CHS Digital Transformation Initiative
The Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) is transforming the way it delivers high-quality data and services to clients, in a timely manner. This means modernizing traditional CHS products and a transition to digital access and delivery for users.
February 9, 2021
CPS-ECP Member Insurance
Cowan Insurance is proud to be one of the most recognized marine pleasure craft insurance providers in Canada. We have partnered with CPS-ECP to provide exclusive coverage to its members.
February 9, 2021
Don’t miss Solo, Non-stop Circumnavigator Bert terHart during the Virtual Vancouver Boat Show
On July 18 2020 Bert terHart arrived back in Victoria after having spent 265 days at sea alone, becoming the first North American to sail solo, non-stop around the world using only traditional navigational tools.
February 9, 2021
Is Fiberglass Recyclable? Part 1
Today many things are made from fiberglass, from automotive parts to boats, and bathtubs to wind turbine blades. Fiberglass is lightweight and strong, it is resistant to impact and is waterproof. It does not rot and can be repaired relatively easily. But recycling fiberglass, can it be done?
February 9, 2021
Hot discount: Early Bird passes for Canadian waterways until March 31
Early bird discount for boaters are here until March 31, 2021! Purchase a Seasonal Lockage and Mooring Package and receive 20% off the price of lockage and 10% off the price of mooring.
February 9, 2021
Deliveries: Hot new arrival on a cold winter day
This week, Crate’s Lake Country in Orillia unloaded one of its new models for the 2021 season. Check out this gorgeous new Cruisers 46 Cantius in stock and available for spring delivery!
January 27, 2021
Surprises and not surprises
Just when you think you know, it turns out you don’t. For example, I was already getting bored with the America’s Cup. Yeah, yeah, fast boats but here come the Americans scalding by the Brits to ultimately lose to the NZ boat.
January 27, 2021
Canada’s First-ever Virtual Boat Show Delivers Successful Event To Connect Consumers With Boating Industry During Pandemic
Exhibitors and consumers alike embraced a new digital way of shopping and boat show experience at the 2021 Virtual Toronto International Boat Show.
January 27, 2021
59th Vancouver International Boat Show Goes Virtual
Visitors to the 59th Vancouver International Boat Show will be introduced to the very latest boats and boating-related products on the market, but this year they can do so from the comfort of their own home because the event will be virtual – taking place February 24 – 27, 2021.
January 27, 2021
COVID Catch-up Dusseldorf off, Heineken on, Miami looking ahead
Messe Düsseldorf decided to cancel boot (the organizers love lower case) Düsseldorf 2021, the world’s leading international water sports trade fair, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the associated worldwide lockdown measures.
January 27, 2021
Board of Directors Applications Due March 1
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) is accepting applications for Director positions from you the members of CPS-ECP, both men and woman.
January 27, 2021
Be Safe Around Cold Water This Year!
If you’re a first responder, work or just spend time recreating on or near cold water, this workshop is for you. You will learn everything you need to know to survive an accidental cold-water immersion and also how to help others who may have become hypothermic. It is hosted by the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC), delivered over “Zoom” and will cover…
January 27, 2021
Call for online tutors to assist in the delivery of CPS-ECP Boating courses
Squadrons for Coast to Coast have taken up the challenge of delivering the CPS-ECP Boating Series of courses online during these challenging times.
January 27, 2021
Maiden’s Tracy Edwards in our home (virtually)
We were ALL home, and most of us are parked in front of our computers with nothing to do. So, Thomas Fogh got busy last March and started a Wednesday Speakers night at Port Credit YC, which continued into the late spring.
January 27, 2021
Bursary Opportunities for Young Sailors at Tall Ships Adventure
At Tall Ships Adventure, we firmly believe that all youth are wanting to unlock their potential, that’s why we provide youth ages 12-18 with a challenging and engaging environment that teaches responsibility, self-reliance, and courage through tall ship sailing.
January 13, 2021
News: CY will be at TIBS next week!
Canadian Yachting Media and PORTS will be at Toronto International Boat Show Virtual! We’re committed to making this show fun and informational for all the visitors – CY Media is TIBS Virtual Official Media Sponsor!
January 13, 2021
Instagram Photo of the Month
CPS-ECP has been posting wonderful photos on Instagram during the last few months. During the month of December Mirror Lake was our top photo by Valentin Bacalu.