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.
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.