September 22, 2021
National Conference Registration Now Open!
You can be at any of the sessions within one minute at the click of your computer or tablet in the comfort of your own home! With this ease, you can attend the sessions of your choice and especially the Annual General Meeting of CPS-ECP. No meetings or sessions will start prior to 1200 EST.
September 22, 2021
Eight bells: Paul Tennyson, founder CS Yachts
Paul Tennyson adapted from the reinforced plastics business to form Canadian Sailcraft in 1963. From there it was only up with bigger and more impressive boats, big name designers and arrival as one of Ontario’s big three builders C&C, Hinterhoeller and CS; Tennyson became well known as a pioneer of the Canadian industry.
September 21, 2021
Chester NS sisters score bronze at 49er FX European Championships
Canadian sailors Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance from Chester NS won the bronze medal at the 2021 49er FX European Championships held in Thessaloniki, Greece. Thirty-seven boats competed; the Lewin-LaFrance team was the only non-Europeans.
September 17, 2021
Retour des géants et pourquoi les baleines à bosse doivent préoccuper les plaisanciers
Les baleines à bosse ont été des cibles de choix des chasseurs par le passé.
September 17, 2021
Mise en commun des ressources
Le département de la formation fait aujourd’hui un appel à tous avec deux requêtes.
September 17, 2021
L’inscription au congrès national est maintenant ouverte!
Vous pouvez participer à n’importe quelle session en une minute, d’un simple clic sur votre ordinateur ou votre tablette, dans le confort de votre maison!
September 17, 2021
Pour un accès équitable aux plans d’eau publics
Dans une lettre publiée dans l’édition du 7 août du quotidien Le Devoir, Stéphan Bourgeois, président de l’Association des pêcheurs sportifs du Québec, au nom du Collectif pour un accès équitable aux plans d’eau publics, a fait un vibrant plaidoyer en faveur de l’accès à nos cours d’eau.
September 17, 2021
Lodz, le bateau maison nouvelle vague
Annoncé pour les salons nautiques Bateau à flot de Québec du 10 au 12 septembre et de Montréal du 24 au 26 septembre, le tout nouveau « Catamaran House » de Lodz, le Nomadream 1200 a de quoi attirer bien des regards!
September 17, 2021
Un nouvel horizon pour Four Winns
Le 6 septembre dernier, le Groupe Beneteau mettait le cap sur son plan de développement avec l’annonce de nouveautés et d’innovations à Cannes lors d’un événement intitulé À l’Horizon.
September 17, 2021
Moorings annonce la réouverture de la marina de Marsh Harbour
Deux ans après les ravages causés par l’ouragan Dorian, The Moorings a annoncé le retour de sa flotte de charter aux Abacos, aux Bahamas.
September 17, 2021
Location sans capitaine pour débutants (deuxième partie)
Si louer un bateau pour les vacances est quelque chose dont vous rêvez, cet article en trois parties est pour vous.
September 17, 2021
Fareast Boats devient partenaire de Voile Canada
Voile Canada annoncé en août un partenariat avec FarEast Boats Canada, un distributeur de voiliers de type quillard et de classe Optimist, ainsi que de bateaux pneumatiques pour les entraînements.
September 8, 2021
A busy couple of weeks
As summer winds down, everyone is hustling to pack in as much boating as they can. That has led to a pretty full issue but that’s a whole lot better than chasing our contributors for a few meager stories in a locked down world.
September 8, 2021
Canada wins 25th Canada’s Cup
Royal Canadian Yacht Club’s Defiant completed a six-race sweep of the Cup for Canada over Zing, the US representative from Youngstown Yacht Club.
September 8, 2021
Photo Instagram du mois – Aout
CPS-ECP a affiché de magnifiques photos sur Instagram au cours des derniers mois. Au cours du mois de août, notre photo en vedette était par Don Butt.
September 8, 2021
VOUS POURRIEZ GAGNER 5000$!
Vous pourriez gagner un des 36 prix en argent de 5 000 $ en obtenant une soumission d’assurance auto ou habitation ou en nous indiquant la date de renouvellement de votre police.
September 8, 2021
BRP lance pour 2022 le tout nouveau ponton Sea-Doo Switch
Le Sea-Doo Switch 2022 est un ponton réinventé qui rend la navigation sur l’eau plus accessible que jamais.
September 8, 2021
Clin D’œil Aux Bâtisseurs : Jean-François Rioux
Dans sa rubrique Clin d’œil aux bâtisseurs, Nautisme Québec a présenté récemment Jean-François Rioux, directeur des ventes pour le Québec chez Yamaha Moteur du Canada.
September 8, 2021
Confidences d’un voilier sur la route du Paradis
Si certains optent pour le charter pour goûter aux charmes de la navigation dans des eaux chaudes et cristallines, surtout en plein cœur de l’hiver!, d’autres veulent vivre l’aventure à temps plein.
September 8, 2021
Location sans capitaine pour débutants (première partie)
Si le charter est quelque chose dont vous rêvez, cet article en trois parties est pour vous et, je l’espère, vous encouragera à en faire l’expérience. Soyez prévenus… ça pourrait être addictif !
September 8, 2021
La Marina P.A.T. menacée de fermeture
La seule marina de l’est de Montréal menacée de fermeture, titrait le qutidien Le Devoir cette-fois le 12 août, sous la signature de Zacharie Goudreault.
September 8, 2021
Encore plus de passagers sur le nouveau Navark
Un nouveau bateau qui pourra doubler le nombre de passagers, le monocoque en aluminium de Croisières Navark pourra prendre du service lorsqu’il recevra la certification de Transport Canada.
September 7, 2021
A New Horizon for Four Winns
On September 6, Groupe Beneteau laid out its course to develop new boating experiences, new developments and latest product innovation in Cannes at an event entitled On the Horizon.
September 7, 2021
Celebration pays tribute to Canadian performance sailors
Last Friday, the first ever Canada’s Celebration of Sailing honoured the season for Sailing in Canada with our nation’s high-performance sailors of past, present, and future.
September 7, 2021
National Conference Registration Now Open!
You can be at any of the sessions within one minute at the click of your computer or tablet in the comfort of your own home! With this ease, you can attend the sessions of your choice and especially the Annual General Meeting of CPS-ECP. No meetings or sessions will start prior to 1200 EST.
September 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 August this was our top photo by Don Butt.
September 7, 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.
September 7, 2021
Boating Ontario announces Transport Canada’s ‘Safe Boating Guide’ to be included in the new Boating Ontario directory app
Boating Ontario is very proud to have Transport Canada’s Office of Boating Safety jump on board and include the ‘Safe Boating Guide’ in the new Boating Ontario directory app which is free for Apple & Android devices.
September 7, 2021
Moorings announces the reopening Marsh Harbour marina
Two years after the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian, The Moorings has announced the return of its charter fleet to the Abacos, Bahamas.
September 3, 2021
STV Pathfinder returns to sail training in Hamilton Harbour thanks to Breakwater Investments
Brigs Youth Sail Training (Brigs) is pleased to announce, through the generous support of Blair McKeil of Breakwater Investments, the tall ship STV Pathfinder will return to sail training in 2022.
September 2, 2021
Candela’s electric C-pod combats heat with water
Swedish marine tech company Candela has unveiled the C-pod. It says the electric pod drive is four times more efficient than the best electric outboards, providing a silent boat ride and requiring no maintenance.
September 2, 2021
Chester Race Week: Fog and restrictions don’t stop the action
Helly Hansen Chester Race Week wrapped up for 2021 with fewer boats, more restrictions thanks to COVID-19, and some fog each day, but overall the event was four days of success for racers and organizers.
August 25, 2021
But I haven’t had enough fun yet
From zero to 100, the boating season has suddenly gone into overdrive. This summer will be remembered as a sprint from heavy lockdown to an almost fully open bonanza of boats. Suddenly the pent up demand translated into busy docks, boats everywhere, regattas and races and crowds at cruising beaches.
August 25, 2021
Vision Marine taking fully electric powertrain to the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout
Montreal-based Vision Marine Technologies, Inc. is headed to the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout to showcase the unveiling of its new Bruce22 electric boat coupled with the E-Motion™ outboard motor.
August 24, 2021
You Are the Eyes and Ears of the Canadian Safe Boating Awards
Summer is in full swing with Canadians enjoying time outside and on the water. So, while enjoying these activities, consider taking a moment to nominate an individual/organization for one of the Canadian Safe Boating Awards (CASBAs).
August 24, 2021
Update from the CPS-ECP Environment Committee
Know before you go: if you see a blow, go slow! With the boating season in full swing, it’s important for vessel operators to review Canada’s Marine Mammal Regulations and ensure they know how to legally and safely boat when whales are in the area.
August 24, 2021
Maritime Radio Course – ROC(M)
One of our most popular courses is the ROC(M) radio course. Some students for this course are professionals who navigate as part of their job: members of the Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary, military, ferry employees or dock workers in marinas.
August 24, 2021
Final Reminder for Past Due Members
Have you registered your Membership in the new CPS-ECP database? Have you renewed your 2020 membership yet? Do you know a member who has yet to register in the new system?Time is Running out! Do It Now!!!!
August 24, 2021
The Moncton Boat Show will be returning March 25 – 27, 2022!
Mark your Calendars! The 2022 Moncton Boat Show will be returning to Moncton Friday, March 25 – Sunday, March 27, 2022! The last few years were like no other but we are optimistic about moving forward to live events once again and the return of the Moncton Boat Show.