December 16, 2020
2020 – That Was the Year That Was!
I’ve just been reading my 2019 Christmas message. Never, ever, at this time last year would any of us have foreseen what was awaiting us as 2020 started. I talked about changing direction but did not imagine that it would happen like it has.
December 16, 2020
launch broadcast: Axopar 22 – Action On The Water
Axopar is the globally renowned Finnish brand of premium range, multi award-winning motorboats, developed through a passion for adventure and the outdoors.
December 16, 2020
This Zipper Boat “Unzips” The Sumida River In Tokyo
Japanese sculptor and installation artist Yasuhiro Suzuki created this 9 meter-long “Zip-Fastener Ship” to “unzip” Tokyo’s Sumida River.
December 16, 2020
Your Input: Proposed Transport Canada Pleasure Craft Licensing and PCOC Fees
The Transport Canada (TC) Office of Boating Safety (OBS) wants to hear from stakeholders, especially those with a particular interest in pleasure craft, on the changes under consideration to the Pleasure Craft Licensing Program and the Pleasure Craft Operator Competency Program.
December 16, 2020
CY February preview: Big Changes in editorial focus for the New Year!
We welcome you to the February 2021 issue of Canadian Yachting magazine and to a new editorial direction for this, our BIGGEST issue of the year.
December 15, 2020
Innovations: Environmental, robotic approach to racing marks
When Michigan native Kevin Morin created MarkSetBot, it was to improve the art of race management by using GPS and a smartphone to set the marks of the course.
December 15, 2020
LORC surveys clubs and racers
Prior to its December 2 zoom meeting, LORC (Lake Ontario Racing Council) conducted a survey of clubs and participants to help determine a direction for the organization. The survey was conducted by a team of George Brown College students in Sports Management under the guidance of Secretary Treasurer: John O’Dwyer.
December 15, 2020
Show news: Dusseldorf’s boot re-scheduled to April
With Germany currently under lockdown, Messe Düsseldorf, the operator of Dusseldorf’s huge facility where its internationally celebrated boat show is held, has decided with its partners and exhibitors to re-schedule boot 2021 to the 17 to 25 April! The original dates from 23 to 31 January could not be maintained due to the ongoing high infection numbers across all of Europe.
December 2, 2020
Access your CPS-ECP member benefits
CPS-ECP members this is a reminder to ALWAYS log into the members area of www.cps-ecp.ca website in order to access current Member Benefits Sponsors and/or Suppliers and to confirm their discount code.
December 2, 2020
Environmental update
The environmental session from our October 23rd 2020 AGM was recorded and can be watched at this link. The session features an introduction by Jack Adams, Chair of the Environmental Committee and content by Jackie Hildering in which she outlines how to safely share the waters with our giant neighbours: whales.
December 2, 2020
Just Ask John – Hot Off The Press
Transport Canada announces proposed changes to the Pleasure Craft Licensing (PCL) Program and the Lets Talk Transportation consultation web site which will remain open for comments until January 15, 2021.
December 2, 2020
How DO you make a boat go FAST!
It’s a bird, no it’s a plane, no it’s actually a boat, just a unique vessel that flies like a plane. The 2021 America’s Cup AC75s and IMOCA boats (like the ones currently going around the world in Vendée Globe) are foiling monohulls capable of speeds four times that of the true wind, with boat speeds approaching 50 Kts.
December 2, 2020
Holiday Cards From BoatUS Foundation Give Back To Boating
Customize your own nautically themed greetings and help support boating safety, clean water efforts for recreational boaters. This year, people are sending more holiday cards than ever. So where can a boater find cards that make the personal connection we crave?
December 2, 2020
Toronto Boat Show goes Virtual
Live events are a casualty of lockdowns and as previously reported the Toronto International Boat Show is not going to happen in person this year. But, the show is on.
December 2, 2020
Let the sun shine in: Scout 350 LXZ
Scout Boats’ new luxury crossover series launches with the 350 LXZ, a premium day cruiser. Designed for entertaining and overnighting, the boat comes with a long list of first-in-class amenities including Webasto’s 20 Series sliding electric sunroof as standard equipment. The vessel is slated to debut in early 2021.
December 2, 2020
A different solution for boating: the Fractional Yacht Program
There is no question that having a new yacht can be very rewarding, however, the costs and responsibilities of operating it can be overwhelming. Based in Toronto and servicing the Great Lakes area, YACHT Solutions now makes the Schaefer yacht products readily available to clients.
December 2, 2020
Eight Bells: Catalina Yachts Announces Loss of CEO Frank Butler
It is with great sadness that we announce that Frank Willis Butler, President and Chief Executive Officer of Catalina Yachts, passed away November 15, 2020 in Westlake Village, CA, due to unexpected complications from a recent illness. We extend our most heartfelt condolences and sympathy to Frank’s family. Our thoughts are with them at this most difficult time.
November 17, 2020
Take our Online Boating 2 and 3 Courses this Winter!
The PCOC makes sure you have immediate navigation and safety skills but it’s just the beginning of what you should know when you get on a boat. In the second of our Boating Series, you are introduced to the art of navigation, anchoring, ropes, lines and knots – not to mention what to expect when the boat is moving under power.
November 17, 2020
Man Overboard!
Prevention is the best solution to avert man-overboard (MOB) accidents before they happen. Take every precaution to avoid such a situation. A passenger or crew member can tumble overboard at any time and under any conditions. If someone must go on deck in any but the most calm weather, wear a safety harness attached to a proper jack line or suitable strong point on the boat.
November 17, 2020
FREE WEBINAR – Tides and Currents
Anyone who does all or most of their boating on our oceans, must have an intimate knowledge of the natural cycles of the tides, and the sometimes dangerous currents they can generate.
November 17, 2020
Calibre Yacht Sales Is Pleased To Announce A New Partnership With Neptunus Yachts
Calibre Yacht Sales is proud to announce that, effective immediately, Calibre Yacht Sales and Neptunus Yachts International have established a partnership for the sales and marketing of new Neptunus yachts in the Pacific Northwest.
November 17, 2020
Bridge from NS installed in Toronto for waterfront project
Toronto Harbour and the Don River are in the midst of a historical project to reconfigure the mouth of the Don. Early last week Toronto sailor Richard Evans sent along a photo of a sleek new bridge that was about to be installed as part of the construction of the Port Lands on Toronto’s east side.
November 17, 2020
Canadian market is already brisk for Parker Poland
BCI Marine signed a distribution agreement for the Canadian market with Parker Poland in December 2019 and in just under a year Canada is poised to become the most important market for Parker Poland.
November 17, 2020
Brandy’s Cove makes $5,000 donation to Midland, ON hospital
On October 16, Brandy’s Cove Yachting Centre in Honey Harbour made a generous $5,000 donation to Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) on behalf of their boaters.
November 17, 2020
Shows on and not
Halifax is on! Show producer, Master Promotions, has announce that the Halifax Boat Show will return for its scheduled 2021 date at the Halifax Exhibition Centre. After working diligently with the Province of Nova Scotia, the Chief Medical Officer, Boating Atlantic and the facility, new safety measures have been put in place that will allow the show to return February 4-7, 2021.
November 4, 2020
Transport Canada Survey on PFD/Lifejacket Usage
To assist Transport Canada’s education and outreach efforts to enhance safety for recreational boaters, work is underway to further examine motivations and policy instruments to increase the wearing of PFDs/lifejackets on board pleasure craft.
November 4, 2020
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.
November 4, 2020
Letter from the Chief Commander: a review of the 2020 virtual AGM and Conference
This year is the first time since our beginnings in 1938 that CPS-ECP has held its National Conference and AGM with all our members participating virtually from the comfort and safety of their homes. I know we would have liked to have visited Windsor, but it was not meant to be.
November 4, 2020
News: NMMA cancels Miami and eight other winter boat shows
We’re not the only ones suffering from boat show withdrawal. Late on October 28, 2020, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), announced the cancellation of the 2021 Miami International Boat Show and eight other of their winter boat shows.
October 21, 2020
Let’s get connected!
If you have an internet connection, we’d like to hear from you. Like and follow CPS-ECP social media pages and invite your friends and other members to do the same!
October 21, 2020
SmartFind G8 AIS EPIRB
An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) is a safety device carried by a vessel to alert search and rescue services and allow them to quickly locate you in the event of an emergency. When activated it transmits a coded message on the 406 MHz distress frequency which is monitored by the Cospas-Sarsat satellite system.
October 21, 2020
Submission Call – Send us your articles!
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.
October 21, 2020
Ottawa Boat Show Postponed to 2022
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, organizers have decided to postpone this year’s Ottawa Boat Show, which was scheduled to take place February 25-28, 2021…
October 8, 2020
Registration to the CPS-ECP Vision 2020 Conference has been extended!
Members need to register to the AGM in advance to vote. The deadline has been extended to October 16th.
October 7, 2020
Nautisme Quebec Cancels the 2021 Montreal Boat Show
Since mid-march, the Alliance de l’industrie nautique du Québec – Nautisme Québec has been devoting time and energy in order to present its main annual event, the Montreal Boat Show.
October 7, 2020
2021 Ontario Regional Boat Shows Cancelled
Due to the on-going issues and concerns focused around the Covid-19 pandemic, Continuum Productions Inc. has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Barrie, London & Hamilton Boat Fishing & Outdoor Shows for the first time in their history.
October 7, 2020
VIBS 2021 postponed a year
For the past 58 years the Vancouver International Boat Show has signaled the upcoming boating season in British Columbia, a region known as one of the premier boating locations in the world.
October 7, 2020
Seasonal tip: Thieves love stored boats. Take precautions.
Pretty soon, fleets of recreational boats will be put into winter storage to await next year’s season. As they sit unattended for months, they can easily become a target for thieves. Will your boat be on a crook’s hit list?
October 7, 2020
Just launching: Back Cove 390
“As if the introduction of a second outboard model with a fully enclosed salon wasn’t enough, the Back Cove Design Team has just released renderings of the NEW Back Cove 39O with triple outboards!