May 26, 2020
Nominations For 2020 CPS-ECP National Volunteer Awards
CPS-ECP is made up of extraordinary individuals. Wouldn’t you like to make sure those people know how much they are valued and their contribution appreciated?
May 26, 2020
Paddling and Board Smart Webinar – June 10th
Kayaking, Canoeing, and Paddle Boarding have become a tremendously popular water recreations, but there are a number of water safety issues that paddlers have to be aware of.
May 26, 2020
CY Media Webinar Update
Canadian Yachting Media initiated a series of webinars to stimulate interest in taking on projects during the Covid 19 pandemic. The purpose of webinars was to inform and to start conversations between boat owners and marine professionals – both marine supply stores and technicians.
May 26, 2020
Ooo-la-la Cannes Boat Show is on
Looking to check that new megayacht? Organizers of one of Europe’s largest in-water shows, the Cannes Yachting Festival, announced that they are going forward with the 43 iteration of the event, slated for Sept. 8-13. Let’s hope we can fly to Europe by then!
May 13, 2020
Follow the Great Lakes Water Levels Easily
We have periodically reported on the very significant issue of high water levels in the Great Lakes for several years now. There have been high water events in 2017 and 2019 resulting in dramatic shoreline erosion and damage where docks, boat houses, homes and businesses have been affected; in some cases destroyed.
May 13, 2020
Marskeel Provides Ballast for the New Electric Powered Maid of the Mist
MarsKeel is proud to be associated with the iconic Maid of the Mist tour, providing two new vessels with 62,400 lbs of 2” x 4” x 8” custom cast rectangular lead bricks, with each brick weighing 26 lbs.
May 13, 2020
News from Kingston: CORK Update
The situation with respect to CORK events remains uncertain. On one hand, the City has changed the previous order that recreational facilities will remain closed until 31 August to be “until further notice”, and as you will read below, City staff are conducting annual maintenance at the two municipal marinas.
May 13, 2020
Sneak Peek: CY June issue – Stay Home and Go Boating
Watch for the June 2020 issue of Canadian Yachting magazine coming out soon! This issue borrows a theme from the COVID-19 pandemic, with a beautiful 13-page photographic spread called “Cruising Canada”. We celebrate all the great boating reasons to STAY HOME!
May 13, 2020
Merc reports big engine demand
Mercury Marine parent Brunswick Corp. resumed production of some outboards a couple of weeks ago, beginning with the line that produces its newest platform — 175- to 300-hp outboards — as well as the 450 Racing engine.
May 13, 2020
Olympic development: Sail Canada announces the 2020-2021 Canadian Sailing Team and Canadian Sailing Development Squad
Based on the current Sail Canada High-Performance Plan and the Podium Pathway, what has been previously known as the National Sailing Team or the Canadian Sailing Team, is now divided into two divisions; The Canadian Sailing Team (“CST”) and The Canadian Sailing Development Squad (“CSDS”).
May 13, 2020
Century acquires Vanquish
Century Boats has acquired Vanquish Boats, the Doug Zurn designed and builder of premium center console, dual console, cuddy, and runabout dayboats renowned for their beauty, classic styling, and exceptional performance.
May 13, 2020
News from BC: Life getting back to normal
As life gets back to normal in British Columbia, here are some recreational boating locations in British Columbia that you might want to consider.
May 13, 2020
CPS-ECP is Launching a Monthly Webinar Series
We’re launching an exciting new webinar series for people who want to brush up on their boating skills or explore a new interest. Our volunteers have been developing this collection of informative webinars and will be bringing them to your living room, cottage, boat or office by offering them online.
May 13, 2020
CPS-ECP is Launching a Monthly Webinar Series
We’re launching an exciting new webinar series for people who want to brush up on their boating skills or explore a new interest. Our volunteers have been developing this collection of informative webinars and will be bringing them to your living room, cottage, boat or office by offering them online.
May 13, 2020
CPS-ECP Chair of Communication Sought
Do you like to write and have a knack for doing so creatively in a timely fashion? If so, CPS-ECP is looking for you and your talents.
May 13, 2020
COVID-19 and Your Boat Insurance
COVID-19 continues to have an impact on virtually every aspect of our lives. As the situation continues to evolve, all of us are dealing with the on-going uncertainty created by these unprecedented events.
April 21, 2020
Canadian Yachting Media Announces Boating Webinar Series
Starting April 30, Canadian Yachting Media will launch a new webinar series. Rob MacLeod, Canadian Yachting magazine contributor, will host the webinars that will look at various aspects of boating and boat maintenance.
April 21, 2020
The CYOB Survey: A Results blizzard
Last issue we gave you the opportunity to participate in our COVID-19 survey. And did you ever. We got an avalanche of response and we are still analyzing it.
April 21, 2020
District Environment Officer Report to PMD (April 1st 2020)
Sunshine Coast Squadron was recently successful in obtaining a $2500 grant from Boating BC. This was achieved through the CPS National Environment Committee and a partnership with the Marine Education and Research Society (MERS). Jackie Hildering, committee member from the Cape Lazo Squadron…
April 21, 2020
The wait is over! We’re launching more online courses on our website
As we continue to fight COVID-19 while respecting the measures of social distancing, we’re also learning how to maneuver everything else virtually.
April 21, 2020
National Volunteer Week April 19 – 25, 2020: This is for YOU
This year marks the 16th year Volunteer Canada has delivered the campaign. Nationwide there are 12.7 million volunteers. Did you know two thousand CPS-ECP volunteers are part of this elite group contributing approximately 150,000 hours of service annually? That’s impressive and greatly appreciated by CPS-ECP.
April 21, 2020
Boat theft caught on BRNKL camera
On April 13th at 3:30 am, at the Oak Bay Marina, a 54-foot yacht was stolen by a thief who had paddled into the marina on a canoe. Unfortunately for him, boat security start-up Barnacle Systems had a floating office only 20 metres away.
April 21, 2020
New product: Veratron Mast display
Whether racer or bluewater cruiser, access to data is critical to maximize the performance of a sailboat. With Veratron’s new NMEA2000-compatible Mast Display Units, it’s easy to add one or three 7″ AcquaLink® TFT multifunction displays to a mast for use on a NMEA2000-wired yacht, where helmsman and crew can all see.
April 21, 2020
Offshore racing: Royal Ocean Racing Club cancels Cervantes Trophy, North Sea Race and Vice Admiral’s Cup
In line with the continued COVID-19 Government guidance, as well as advice from many of the host finishing clubs in Europe, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has, with regret, had to cancel or change a number of its key events.
April 21, 2020
BC marinas continue to serve
Oak Bay Marine Group: Oak Bay Marina, Pedder Bay Marina, North Saanich Marina and Ladysmith Marina Continue serving their boating clients.
April 21, 2020
New York opens limited marine facilities
Marinas in New York state can open on a limited basis, State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced in a statement on Saturday night. Cuomo said marinas can “open for personal use as long as strict social distancing and sanitization protocols are followed.”
April 21, 2020
2020 Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame Inductions
The Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame and the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston are announcing the 2020 Inductees into the Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame. In these initial years, Inductees will be chosen by the Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame Management Committee, with representation from across the country.
April 21, 2020
Sneak peek: An environmental statement you will enjoy making
Quite a number of my friends, particularly those on the feminine side, not only care about the environment, but they want to make a statement. They want to live a great life while respecting the world we live in, and I think the Greenline 33 Hybrid is a very appealing way to make that statement.
April 21, 2020
CORK not cancelled….so far
The CORK Board continues to monitor developments and meet regularly to plan for the future. Generally, our partners (Sail Canada, Ontario Sailing, City of Kingston, class associations, etc) continue to take a waiting approach, with cancellations until the end of May for some.
April 21, 2020
Tilley joining the fight against COVID-19
On April 9, much loved Canadian boating and outdoor hat and clothing manufacturer Tilley Endurables announced that the company is joining the fight against COVID-19 by extending our production facility to support healthcare workers and our community.
April 21, 2020
Club news: Port Credit goes virtual
It started simply enough with an email from Thomas Fogh, Program Manager of Learn to Sail at Port Credit Yacht Club. Would I do a webinar/ZOOM on the racing rules for the Junior Race Team and the general membership?
April 21, 2020
PCYC Junior Sailors beef up their skills on-line
Earlier last month, Thomas Fogh, Program Manager of Learn to Sail at Port Credit Yacht Club, had just returned from a training camp in Florida with a large group of junior sailors – the only Canadian group to do so the week before the official Ontario March Break.
April 21, 2020
Stranded in Brazil: How COVID-19 impacts some International Bluewater cruising yachts
The balmy morning sun is still resting its chin on the horizon, pondering the final effort of rising to grace the day with its undiminished face, when Marina worker Macio turns the key in the ignition of his tractor.
April 14, 2020
Martin 242: Update To Changes/delays In The 2020 Racing Season
RVYC’s sailing season start has been put ‘on hold’!
April 14, 2020
Ronstan Releases Versatile New Soft-attachment Snatch Blocks In Three Sizes For Keelboats
Ronstan has just released a new range of soft attachment blocks which have the highest ratio of dynamic load to sheave diameter of any block in their keelboat block range.
April 14, 2020
Kieler Woche flexible not only in terms of dates
The relocation of Kieler Woche 2020 from June to September (5th to 13th) requires some adjustments in the regatta area. “We cannot mirror the regattas 1:1.
April 8, 2020
Release your inner boating Shakespeare
It’s likely no surprise that with boats sitting un-launched, social events on hold and regattas all postponed, the editorial team at CYOB is eager for fresh content. That’s where YOU come in.
April 7, 2020
Sneak Peek: Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 Little Big Yacht
As boat builders clamber to create ever-bigger platforms for ever-more generous budgets, the entry-level cruiser has become an elusive animal. Sure, if you want to daysail, there are plenty of small open boats from which to choose, but if you want a freshly built pocket cruiser, you’re in for a long search.
April 7, 2020
What re-scheduling means for Canadian Olympic sailing plans
The new dates, exactly one year after those originally planned for 2020 – Olympic Games: 24 July to 9 August 2021. The IOC had previously confirmed that all athletes already qualified and quota places already assigned for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 will remain unchanged.