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.
April 7, 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 paged and invite your friends and other members to do the same!We are on all of your favourite platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest.
April 7, 2020
Board of Directors Member: Richard Larivière, SN
Born in Beauce (Québec), Montrealer by adoption while at school and now for work and family reasons, I became passionate about navigation under sail at the age of 50.
April 7, 2020
New Laws and Regulations That Apply to Pleasure Craft
From time to time new laws and regulations relating to the operation of pleasure craft are added to the Small Vessel Regulations and are also added to the key learning points required to pass the test for the Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC).
April 7, 2020
Office closure and classroom courses suspended until further notice
We are taking measures to ensure the health and safety of all our volunteers, students and staff of the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons. We are suspending all face to face activities, classes, squadron and district meetings and have closed the national office. Our employees are working from home and are available to help you.
April 7, 2020
Take our Covid-19 survey
This ongoing pandemic is horrible; on that we can all agree. Around the world everyone has been forced to curtail their activities and take special precautions.
March 25, 2020
Water levels: Expedited review of Plan 2014 begins
Accompanying the high water levels on the Great Lakes in 2017 and 2019 and with the threat of flooding still unclear for 2020, the International Joint Commission (IJC) has been on the receiving end of a lot of questions. Earlier this month the IJC issued the statement below.
March 25, 2020
Class Afloat 2019-2020: Navigating COVID-19
Every school year comes with its own set of challenges and our community does everything possible to turn these challenges into learning moments. In 2020, we have found ourselves navigating the uncharted waters of a global pandemic that forced us to bring our sailing journey to an abrupt halt in Mexico this week.
March 25, 2020
Steveston Marine adjusts to Covid-19
As boating provides a safe refuge and recreation and social distancing to individuals and their families, customers are ordering product on line or coming into the stores where we practice safe social distance by posting signage and extra counters to create a minimum 6 ft distance between staff and customers.
March 25, 2020
Vancouver Island Marine supply stores stay open for commercial and recreational boating
Matt Price from Harbour Chandler made recommendations and put together paint supplies for the refit of Graham Heath’s sailboat Pitoraq. See “Do It Yourself Deck Repairs on Pitoraq” in this issue of the OnBoard Digest.
March 24, 2020
BVI Reconstruction: On Bringing Back Bitter End
During these unsettling times, much comfort can be had from thinking of one’s happy place – we know for many of you that place is Bitter End. We also remind ourselves that life’s storms prove the strength of our anchors
March 24, 2020
EXTENDED DEADLINE (APRIL 3RD) – Help determine the direction of CPS-ECP: Join the CPS-ECP Board of Directors
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) is accepting applications for Director positions from you the members of CPS-ECP.
March 24, 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?
March 24, 2020
Message from the Chief Commander
We are recommending that all face to face activities, classes, Squadron and District Meetings be postponed until at least mid-April as the coronavirus / COVID-19 situation is evolving rapidly.
March 24, 2020
Sneak Peak: Regal 33 Express
The Regal 33 Express is the have-it-all cruiser prepared for unforgettable adventure, whether it’s a day at the beach or a weekend on the water. The expansive swim platform is a key part of the accommodations. A four-step fold down boarding ladder makes re-boarding easy and from the swim platform it is an easy step up into the main deck level.
March 24, 2020
Canadian ‘Pucker Pro’ Wins Key West’s Conch Shell Blowing Contest
Several dozen fans of the fluted, pink-lined conch shell displayed their pucker power Saturday March 1st, during Key West’s 58th annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest in the Florida Keys.
March 24, 2020
J/105 Fleet 4 Hall of Fame inducts Jim Rathburn
The Fleet Executive decide who warrants being inducted into the Hall of Fame and the first inductee in 2019 was Ian Farquharson. Ian was recognized for purchasing the first J/105 in our Fleet and tirelessly promoting the boat.
March 24, 2020
Join Jill in her Happy Place
All this COVID 19 business got you down? Join CY Team member Jill (supposedly working for home) distracting herself by diving into Canadian Yachting and dreaming of boats.
March 23, 2020
Sneak Peak – Seven newbies from the 2019 US Sailboat Show in Annapolis
Celebrating their 50th year – the boat show was 10% bigger this year with larger boats and construction finished to help ease flooding with the city dock raised. Unfortunately, this was not enough, as the show had to close on Saturday due to excessive winds and a higher tide which caused flooding.
March 10, 2020
PORTS Can’t miss tips: Preventing Seasickness
The successful launch of PORTS Guide – Georgian Bay, North Channel & Lake Huron took place at the Toronto International Boat Show in January and now the Canadian Yachting Media Team is working to complete the PORTS Rideau Canal and Lower Ottawa River & Trent Severn Waterway & Lake Simcoe 2021 Editions.
March 10, 2020
2020 Women’s Keelboat Championships heads to Hudson QC
Sail Canada just announced that dates have been set for the 2020 Women’s Keelboat Championships. The event will be held from Thursday, October 1 to Sunday, October 4 at Hudson Yacht Club in Hudson, QC.
March 10, 2020
Van Isle Marina exclusive dealer in Western Canada for Pursuit
Van Isle currently has the Pursuit OS325 Offshore model available for sale on site. The Pursuit OS325 Offshore that the companys showcased in September at the Nanaimo Boat Show.
March 10, 2020
Meet Board of Director Member Nicole Ladner, S
Nicole has been involved with the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons since she was an infant. She took her first boating course sitting in a play pen at the back of the classroom while her father taught at the front. She grew up on the West Coast and always enjoyed being out on the water.
March 10, 2020
Can you help teach Boating 6 and 7?
The course chair for Boating 6 & 7 (Offshore Navigation) is looking for members interested in teaching those courses online. This is a great opportunity to share navigation stories with other members and augment the number of Senior Members (SN) we have in our organization.
March 10, 2020
Safer for the Environment Boat Care Products
In the late 1970’s myself and a lady friend decided leave our corporate positions to spend 3 years backpacking around the globe.
March 10, 2020
USO Calls on Government Officials to Count the Cost of Lake Ontario Flooding
Canadian Yachting OnBoard is sharing this press release from United Shoreline Ontario, a grassroots community-based organization with the mandate of uniting the residents and municipalities of the north shore of Lake Ontario in one voice, because we know many of our readers are people who may be affected by Lake Ontario high water levels.
March 10, 2020
Ottawa show wrap
Ottawa Boat Show is the largest boat show in the Ottawa/Rideau Region, with a selection ranging from powerboats, fishing boats and cruisers, to pontoons, canoes, and kayaks. In February the Show filled the EY Centre for its 45th edition this past weekend, with hundreds of products on display for boating season 2020.
March 10, 2020
Sneak peak: Grady-White Freedom 235, Designed for life
One of the best features about a Grady-White; the look and feel is unmistakably “Grady-White” and while it’s a handsome and contemporary boat, it has a unique style that I think is designed for life. It will always be a Grady-White and the Freedom 235 feels like it will last for years.
March 10, 2020
RORC 600 Wrap up: Canadians fare well in Paradise
The RORC Caribbean 600 circumnavigates 11 Caribbean Islands with crews that include some of the finest sailors in the sport – Olympians, Volvo Ocean Race, Vendee Globe, America’s Cup and round the world record-breakers.
February 26, 2020
Sneak Preview: Bavaria C45 – comfort and speed
With their new midsized model, Bavaria has zeroed in on a versatile design that ticks all the boxes: family friendly, flexible, fast and fun.
February 26, 2020
Preview CY April: Preparing for Summer 2020!
The April issue of Canadian Yachting magazine marks the start of Summer 2020 and spring launch for all those Canadians not fortunate enough to already be out in the Pacific!
February 26, 2020
Incredible Princess Yachts Mock-up
At 55m x 39m – more than half a football field – the Princess Yachts display in Dusseldorf would have been incredible. It would have been even more incredible but for the other equally staggering booths set up by the world’s prestige builders at the 2020 boot show in Dusseldorf.
February 26, 2020
Canadian Yachting Media Visits 2020 Miami Shows
As we have done for many years, Canadian Yachting Media was at the Miami International Boat Show and also the Miami Yacht Show, two separate boat shows which were both held in Miami on the American President’s Day weekend, February 12 to 16, 2020.
February 26, 2020
NS pair win Canada 470 Olympic berth
Newsflash: Canada officially qualified itself a country berth for the 2020 Olympics in the 470 Men, after duo Jacob Chaplin-Saunders and Oliver Bone beat Mexico.
February 25, 2020
Moving Forward With Web-Based Learning
Since CPS-ECP started its journey towards offering Distance Education almost 20 years ago, its proponents would today be delighted to see our steady progress.
February 25, 2020
Introducing Director Bertrand Daigle, S
Introduced to sailing by a friend, member of CPS-ECP, it was love at first sight for Bertrand who convinced his family to board with him in this adventure that lasted more than 15 years.
February 25, 2020
Just Ask John: Safety Equipment Education and Flare Disposal Days returning
I have been asked if CPS-ECP will again be hosting local events across the country to talk to boaters about their safety equipment and provide them with the opportunity to legally dispose of outdated marine flares.