January 8, 2020
The Wheatstone Report: Fun and fudge in Annapolis
While working we continually were told how good the fall Annapolis Boat sailboat show was. Upon retiring in 2013 we finally had time to go. WOW! Five days of new boats, used boats, vendors, seminars, charter opportunities and meeting up with friends in the small community of boaters and cruisers.
January 8, 2020
Women Take the Helm at the 2020 Vancouver International Boat Show
The Vancouver International Boat Show is welcoming aspiring female mariners and seasoned boating enthusiasts to enjoy the 2020 “Women’s Day” on Saturday, February 8.
January 8, 2020
Toronto Boat Show- What you know and what you might not
The Toronto International Boat Show starts next week; here’s what you may not know:
January 8, 2020
Sturgeon on boats: Why brave the weather?
Winter is a great time to buy a boat! At Pat Sturgeon Yachts we continue to show and sell boats regardless of the weather.
January 8, 2020
Boat ownership: Think insurance at the show
It’s boat show season, so if you’re contemplating purchasing a new boat it may also be time to look at new boat insurance coverage.
January 8, 2020
Sneak Peek: Beneteau First 53
As you consider visiting the boat shows, it’s a good time to take out the just published Canadian Yachting February issue and look at some dreamboats. Here’s some excerpts from a great review.
January 8, 2020
Boating BC Names New Executive Director
Surrey businessman and former City Councillor Bruce Hayne, has been appointed as Boating BC’s new Executive Director. Bruce is an accomplished business owner with an extensive marketing and advertising background.
January 8, 2020
New boats: Bavaria Yachts: two world premieres at boot 2020
Perennially one of the biggest among giants at boot the huge boat show in Dusseldorf each January in its home country, Germany, Bavaria ran into restructuring last year. Nonetheless, it promised all would be well and there would be some world premieres at boot in 2020. Next week, the company will keep its word.
January 7, 2020
Brunswick Corporation to Showcase Industry Leading Technology and Provide a Glimpse Into the Future of Boating at CES 2020
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) will showcase its technology leadership in recreational boating with its debut exhibition during the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) beginning January 7, 2020 in Las Vegas.
December 18, 2019
Catch the February 2020 Boat Show special issue of Canadian Yachting!
It’s our biggest issue of the year – the February Boat Show issue of Canadian Yachting and this year, we include a special 16-page, pull-out supplement, Dinghies & Davits.
December 18, 2019
Helly Hansen Sailor of the Month – Andy Roy and his crew!
“Keep calm and sail on” was the motto for Andy Roy’s crew at the 2019 International Masters Regatta. Held at the San Diego Yacht Club from October 18-20, the event veterans came back stronger and hungry for a win.
December 18, 2019
National Office Closure
The National Office of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons will be closed for the holidays between Christmas and New Year’s.
December 18, 2019
CPS-ECP on the way to make available online learning!
Since our time in Victoria at the AGM the Outreach group has been very busy. We were able to present our innovative success at several occasions and draw together a good number of people interested in pursuing the development of Online Education in CPS-ECP.
December 18, 2019
CPS-ECP Chief Commander Peter Bolton’s Christmas Message
We have already changed our direction. The new software we are already using opens up new avenues, new ways of operating – we are on a voyage of discovery.
December 18, 2019
World Wake Association sanctions TIBS 2020 Indoor Wakeboarding Championships
This January the 2020 Toronto International Boat Show’s indoor wakeboarding championships return and are officially sanctioned by the World Wake Association as a Wake Park World Series. January.
December 18, 2019
The 2019 Ontario Sailing Award Winners honoured
On Saturday, November 9, Ontario Sailing presented the 2019 Ontario Sailing Awards at an Awards Luncheon at Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club.
December 17, 2019
All Aboard! The 2020 Vancouver International Boat Show is On The Horizon
Twiggy, the word famous water-skiing squirrel has been announced as the star attraction of the event, which will also include more than 250 exhibitors, providing boat enthusiasts with a first look at the 2020 boating season’s premiere boat models and accessories.
December 17, 2019
Royal Victoria Yacht Club awarded Platinum Status
The Royal Victoria Yacht Club (RVYC) has been awarded Platinum status as one of the top 50 Platinum Yacht Clubs of the World and one of 250 Platinum Clubs of the World. Platinum status is the benchmark for excellence and the most revered and respected award in the private club industry.
December 17, 2019
Sneak Peak: Santa Baby, how about a Neptunus
This February 2020 Boat Show issue of Canadian Yachting magazine actually mails before Christmas, so hopefully, we have given you sufficient time to let Santa know that what you want, is a new Neptunus 750 Flybridge. We realize that you haven’t even read the review yet, but we know how you are going to feel.
December 17, 2019
Mark Your Calendars. LOOR Dates for 2020
The LOSHRS Awards Banquet is coming up on February 8th, followed by another spectacular offshore racing season planned for 2020 including the 31st LO300 Challenge.Great news for all those long-long distance racers, the LO600 returns in 2020.
December 3, 2019
Introducing CPS-ECP’s National Secretary: Lynda Bennett-Retei, S
Lynda has been involved with Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons for over 21 years. Lynda and her now husband have been boating for over 29 years and very early on they both realized that driving a boat was not like driving a car! Firstly the markers out on the water were not road signs and weather did play a role in their enjoyment on the water.
December 3, 2019
Joseph Gatfield Leadership Award 2019
At the 2015 National Conference in Niagara Falls, the Executive Committee presented a new award for Leadership to Joe Gatfield. This Award was named “The Joseph Gatfield Leadership Award” and is to be presented annually by the Executive Committee…
December 3, 2019
CPS-ECP New IT System is Here!
We are very happy to announce that our new CPS-ECP IT System is now live at www.cps-ecp.ca
December 3, 2019
TIBS: Discover Boating Lifestyle…And Some Treasure
North America’s largest indoor boat show docks at the Enercare Centre with an impressive array of 1,200 new boats on display, educational seminars, and lifestyle programming.
December 3, 2019
Victoria to Maui International Race a Bucket List adventure
The Victoria to Maui International Yacht Race is hosted by the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and the Lahaina Yacht Club. First contested in 1965 and sailed every second year since 1968, Vic-Maui is the pinnacle of Pacific Northwest ocean racing.
December 3, 2019
The 2019 St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show
More than 400 power and sailboats and 250 exhibitors will be on display when The 42nd Annual St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show takes place Dec. 5-8.
December 3, 2019
The 2019 Boating BC conference was a fantastic success
The Boating BC Conference brings together recreational boating industry professionals for two days each year to network, learn and share ideas so that they can better serve their customers.
December 3, 2019
January to April Speakers for Shellbacks
January 8th: Melodie Ridge: will tell us of her time spent aboard as crew on the Southern Ocean Leg of the Clipper around the World Race.
December 3, 2019
Touch2Play Racing preps for the Caribbean season
Rob Butler’s joy of sailing in the warm waters of the Caribbean will get renewed this year. For the third season his Reflex 38, Touch2Play Racing, is getting ready to take on the Caribbean Sailing Association’s winter series.
December 3, 2019
J/105 Canadian Championship 2019
Canada’s premier one design, big boat regatta, the J/105 Canadian Championship, was hosted in Toronto by the RCYC on September 27-29 2019.
December 3, 2019
Clean Marine BC training in Richmond
Clean Marine BC hosted representatives from eight marinas, three yacht clubs, and a harbour authority from around B.C. for a full-day training session on responding to spills.
December 3, 2019
Last minute plans for boot 2020
With almost 250,000 visitors, boot Düsseldorf is the world’s largest boat and water sports fair and it’s getting close and tickets are now online. With 17 packed buildings, here’s some of what the show holds for 2020.
November 19, 2019
Georgian College ABYC Systems Certification Course in December
The Georgian College Midland, Ontario campus will hold an ABYC Systems Certification course coming up on December 17th to 19th.
November 19, 2019
New Moorings 5000 Cat for 50th Anniversary
Our roving reporter Katherine Stone was racing through the huge US Boat Show in Annapolis but caught up with the Moorings folks and sent along this point form report and a few great photos.
November 19, 2019
Book the CPS-ECP Boating Skills Virtual Trainer for your boat show
The BSVT embodies high-end technology featuring three computer screens with a selective rotating field of vision close to 360 degrees. It has a responsive steering wheel with console switches for horn and navigation lights.
November 19, 2019
Nationwide Workshops for our CPS-ECP Instructors
A lively day-long workshop for Sunshine Coast CPS-ECP Squadron Instructors was held on 31 October. Squadron Instructor Frank Palmer and his wife Celine generously lent their home in Gibsons, as the venue.
November 19, 2019
Introducing CPS-ECP’s National Executive Officer: Yves Dauphinais, P
Yves has 36 years of diverse experiences in sales management, marketing and public relations, strategy and business development, and technology integration including 10 years of experience in North America and 2 years at the Global level. During his career, Yves was the recipient of 11 President’s club in recognition of his overachievement.
November 19, 2019
Just launched: The Monte Carlo 52
To much fanfare, the new Monte Carlo 52 was launched at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2019 this fall. This 50-foot high-end motor yacht is eagerly awaited and will introduce the Monte Carlo “Smart Luxury” generation.
November 19, 2019
CY Preview: Highlights of the December Canadian Yachting Magazine
The December edition of Canadian Yachting has long been our annual Marine Electronics special. This year veteran cruiser and boating writer Rob MacLeod,” The Informed Boater” gives us, See What You Cannot See.