March 20, 2018
2018 Flare Disposal Days
If your flares have a manufacture date of 2014 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.
March 20, 2018
Renew or Not to Renew?
Why renew my membership? What are the benefits for renewing my CPS-ECP Membership? If you renew your CPS-ECP Membership there are a range of benefits available to you as a member.
March 20, 2018
Sail Canada Rolex Sailor of the Year Awards
The Sail Canada Sailor of the Year Awards presented earlier this month honoured competitors and others who contribute to the sport at the Carlu in Toronto.
March 20, 2018
Eight bells – karin larson
Passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in Mississauga at the age of 95. Survived by sisters Bernice Molter and Mickey Lightfoot, plus many nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews.
March 20, 2018
Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association (NSBA) award for Keith Nelder
The 2018 Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association Conference took place at the Lord Nelson Hotel in downtown Halifax on 8th March.
March 20, 2018
Le Boat fleet cruises into Smiths Falls, ON
In early February, Le Boat, an operator of river and canal holidays, received 16 brand-new Horizon boats at their new North American base located in Smiths Falls, Ontario.
March 20, 2018
Fly Boy video update
Back in June we shared photos and video by Jim Peerless of the building process and launching of his Barrelback 19, Fly Boy.
March 20, 2018
Rob Dunbar completes his 185-mile voyage from Halifax to the Strait of Canso in his 16’ dinghy Celtic Kiss
As I reached the mouth of the Liscomb River, my course took me near an old Liberty Ship which had run afoul of the many rocks that litter the coastline.
March 20, 2018
Forget winter, Summer is coming ….
Last summer’s Chester Race Week was an enormous success with 120 boats participating…
March 20, 2018
Brian Chapman: Celebration of Life
Brian Chapman, who passed away earlier this year triggered by a sudden bout of influenza, was a fixture around the GTA and though much of the Canadian sailing competitor as a sailor, competitor and bon vivant.
March 7, 2018
Nominations For The CPS-ECP National Volunteer Awards
Many CPS-ECP volunteers have worked throughout the last year to advance the vision, mission and values of CPS-ECP and contribute to the saftey of boaters to ensure this year’s boating season is a safer boating experience and an enjoyable recreation.
March 7, 2018
Join us in Ottawa October 16-21, 2018
Mark your calendar now to participate in one of the best Conferences in many years.
March 7, 2018
CPS-ECP Years 1948 – 1958
The first Commander of the Canadian Power Squadron (at the time also recognized as the Windsor Power Squadron) was Mr. George William Bowman.
March 7, 2018
Rolex Sailor of the Year Brenda Bowskill
Last Friday, Brenda Bowskill of Royal Canadian Yacht Club was honoured with the most prestigious national sailing award of the year at the Carlu in Toronto, Ontario.
March 7, 2018
YYC CanAm registration open
Coming off a very successful 2017, we are excited to bring more good racing and parties to our racers.
March 7, 2018
DN North American Championships
Four members of the Nova Ice Yacht Club joined 80 other competitors from 7 countries at the DN North American Championships in January.
March 7, 2018
2018 Nova Scotia Sailing Team Announced
Sail Nova Scotia is proud to announce members of the Nova Scotia Sailing Senior Team and Prospects Group.
March 7, 2018
British Columbia Multihull Society
The BCMS has been in existence since 1969, cruising and racing in the beautiful waters of the Pacific Northwest.
March 7, 2018
Moncton welcomes 2018 Edition of New Brunswick’s Largest Boat Show
The Moncton Boat Show motors back into the Moncton Coliseum this spring, March 23 to 25!
March 7, 2018
LYRA announces 2018 dates
Save the Dates for the 2018 Quantum Sails LYRA Race Week – 132nd Lake Yacht Racing Association Annual Regatta July 30 – August 5, 2018.
March 7, 2018
Fuel efficient outboard cruiser for the home builder
After owning many different sailboats over the years, Alastair Fox of Saint Andrews, NB, decided he had reached the age where a powerboat might be more suited to his needs.
March 7, 2018
Dave Dellenbaugh visits Port Credit
On February 10, Ontario Sailing, introduced by Thomas Fogh, presented Speed & Smarts by Dave Dellenbaugh at the Port Credit Yacht Club sponsored by local loft UK Sailmakers.
March 7, 2018
Two Canadian sailors receive boats from the 2017 Clagett Boat Grant Program
The C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta is pleased to announce the recipients of two 2.4mR boats from The Clagett Boat Grant Program are two sailors from Canada, Shaylagh Ley from Nepean, ON and DelaniHulme Lawrence from St Paul in Victoria, BC.
February 21, 2018
Name the boat for prizes!!
Gone Sailing Adventures has a new luxury yacht arriving this spring and she needs a name. Their 2018 Dufour 382 Grande Large arrives this May and will make a big splash on the waterfront located at the Spadina Wave Deck.
February 21, 2018
CPS-ECP Member Profile William and Joy Moyle
Joy’s family immigrated from Great Britain in the early 1960’s. Her dad spent a number of years in the British Navy and has always enjoyed boats and boating.
February 21, 2018
The Cowan Connection
While volunteering at the CPS-ECP booth at this year’s Toronto International Boat Show, I had the opportunity to speak with many existing CPS-ECP members and a lot of potential members as well.
February 21, 2018
Nominations For The CPS-ECP National Volunteer Awards
Many CPS-ECP volunteers have worked throughout the last year to advance the vision, mission and values of CPS-ECP…
February 21, 2018
Why Should My Squadron Offer Recreational Vessel Courtesy Checks?
Many Squadron Officers continue to talk about how their Squadron’s course participation, and hence membership, is down and continuing to drop.
February 21, 2018
The 84th Shellback Year Continues
The Shellback Club officially started in February 1934 and met at Eileen Bradley’s Tea House on Adelaide Street but had its roots earlier.
February 21, 2018
Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association: Certified Trades Identification
The folks at the Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association (NSBA) have come up with a handy way for boaters to recognise if companies have a Nova Scotia Certified Boatbuilder or Marine Service Technician on their staff.
February 21, 2018
HIBS – That’s a Wrap
Another Halifax International Boat show goes in the book. This time without any blizzard or other weather event.
February 20, 2018
Canadians onboard for RORC Caribbean 600
On Monday, 88 boats set out on the 10th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600, including some of the world’s best-known racing teams. A record-breaking fleet, alongside record-breaking weather included a list of almost…
February 20, 2018
Developing a strong community in British Columbia’s marine industry. Quadrant Marine Institute 20 years in the making
As ONBOARD’s West Coast Editor, I recently had the opportunity to talk with Shelley McIvor, Quadrant Marine Institute’s managing director about the institute’s apprenticeship program.
February 20, 2018
M&P Yacht Centre introduces the bespoke line of Monte Carlo Yachts to their yacht brand offerings
M&P Yacht Centre at Coal Harbour, Vancouver’s premier yacht retailer announced the addition of Monte Carlo Yachts to its all-star line-up of product offerings. Monte Carlo Yachts is a luxury custom yacht manufacturer…
February 14, 2018
Bavaria Steps It Up At Boot
Bavaria Yachts is getting pretty serious. At this year’s “boot” boat show in Dusseldorf, there was a spectacular array of boats on display…
February 7, 2018
CPS-ECP History: 1938-1948
Looking south across the Detroit River three intrepid Canadian boat owners from the newly formed Windsor Yacht Club after much discussion decided they should travel across the border to the United States of America.
February 7, 2018
Educational Department News February 2018
After advertising to members in OnBoard the latest online JN course under the tutorship of P/C/C Tony Gardiner is now full to bursting with 23 students.
February 7, 2018
Final Call for Nominations – apply now
The Nominating Committee of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) is accepting applications for Director positions.
February 7, 2018
M&P Mercury Sales Ltd. is the winner of Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Award program
The Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Award program was presented to this year’s winner in the Dealers & Marinas Category to M&P Mercury Sales Ltd.in this important national employee development program.