January 9, 2019
Vanquish: Full speed at TIBS!
At the Toronto International Boat Show next week, we will see an increased presence for Vanquish Boats and company owner Morgan Huntley will be at the show in person.
January 9, 2019
Next Week at TIBS – Special Features
The evening is a truly unique shopping experience! Platinum and Gold ticket holders preview the show’s 550 marine exhibits while enjoying live entertainment and delicious food and beverages.
January 8, 2019
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, both men and woman.
January 8, 2019
What Plan? Your Plan…..Strategic Priority #2 – Membership
The 2016-2020 Strategic Plan lists five key Priorities and Membership is the second of the five. There are 5 Goals outlined in this section of the Plan, and all have been addressed by the members assigned to each of them.
January 8, 2019
Check out the latest Member Benefits and CPS-ECP Course Offerings
The CPS-ECP Member Benefits program has added three new Benefit Suppliers and some of the others have added to their offerings.
January 8, 2019
Seasonal celebration: The bright December lights of Victoria Harbour, BC
There is something extra special about bright lights that decorate communities during the Holiday Season that brings people out on brisk winter nights.
January 8, 2019
In CY: Dinghies and Davits
In your February edition you will find a brand new special feature to get you ready for the 2019 Cruising Season: Dinghies and Davits looks at everything you need to know on the topic.
January 8, 2019
Cars OnBoard: 2019 Subaru Outback
Beginning with this installment, CYOB will take a look at support vehicles – the cars, SUVs, crossovers and even light trucks that boaters need as support vehicles.
January 8, 2019
Victoria Boat Security and Monitoring Company Representing Canada at Vegas Consumer Electronics Show
This week, BRNKL by Barnacle Systems is exhibiting on the global stage at CES 2019 alongside other Canadian companies at the Canadian Pavilion in Las Vegas.
December 20, 2018
BREAKING NEWS – Government counter measures tariff on boats has been REMOVED!
Canadian Yachting has just learned that the Canadian government has removed all retaliatory tariffs on U.S. recreational boats coming into Canada.
December 19, 2018
Boater Holiday gifts
The folks at Gill are all about Christmas and, no surprise, you can order clothing and accessories for everyone on your list online here.
December 19, 2018
ACBS-Toronto Directors and Officers for 2018 – 2019
The new Board is ready to continue to lead the club into the future with focus on our mission statement and history.
December 19, 2018
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 19, 2018
Chief Commander’s Holiday Message
It’s that time of year again. Lights, decorations, music, wrapping paper, cards, planning get togethers with family and friends, and a “to do” list that looks (and feels) way too long.
December 19, 2018
South Shore Yachts appointed Ontario dealer for Bavaria
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON December 4, 2018– South Shore Yachts (SSY) a yacht sales and service company has been recently appointed as a dealer for Bavaria sailing yachts for Ontario.
December 19, 2018
GHVA achieves five-anchor rating
The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) has achieved the highest ranking in the Clean Marine BC program, an eco-certification program run by Georgia Strait Alliance.
December 19, 2018
Sea Ray’s Canadian dealers honoured as brand turns 60
In December Sea Ray announced that 14 dealers were recognized in the prestigious Top 100 Dealer by Boating Industry lineup with Austin, Texas based Sail & Ski Center taking the top spot.
December 19, 2018
New features at TIBS
The Toronto Boat Show has added a lot of new programming this year.
December 19, 2018
Why pricing matters in today’s marketplace
Having your sail or powerboat priced accurately is the best way to ensure that your boat will sell in a reasonable time frame yet also achieve the highest price possible.
December 19, 2018
Hindson Marina welcomes Georgian Harbour Yacht Sales
Hindson Marina in Penetanguishene is now home to Georgian Harbour Yacht Sales Inc. Georgian Harbour services the Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe regions with knowledgeable and professional service.
December 19, 2018
It’s Photo Time!
Time for the fabulous Halifax International Boat Show 2019 Photo Contest
December 19, 2018
Coming in CY February – Cruisers’ 46 Cantius
The 46 Cantius is the latest evolution of Cruisers Yachts’ Cantius line – now there are five models from 42 to 60 feet. The new 46 Cantius is a great example of “easy boating” the way Volvo Penta imagined it and how Cruisers Yachts has executed it.
December 5, 2018
Don Finkle wins the LYRA Blake Van Winkle Trophy
One of Lake Ontario’s most enthusiastic sailors and founder of the legendary Youngstown Level Regatta, a staple of racing on both sides of the Canada-US border for years, Don Finkle was recently honoured in Oakville, ON.
December 5, 2018
Youth Championships announced for CORK 2019
On November 28, Sail Canada announced that the 2019 Sail Canada Youth Championships will take place at CORK International at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour (POH) in Kingston, Ontario.
December 5, 2018
Canadian Yachting February 2019 – Boat Show Special Edition
Here comes the February 2019 Canadian Yachting Magazine Boat Show Special edition; our biggest issue of the year!
December 5, 2018
Race data on plastics at expert conference
Unique information on the global concentration of microplastics pollution in our oceans has been presented at an international science conference in Lanzarote.
December 5, 2018
Round the County 2018
The Orcas Island Yacht Club and the Friday Harbor Sailing Club hosted the 31st annual “ROUND the COUNTY” sailboat race.
December 5, 2018
LYRA heading to Oakville
Oakville friends and neighbours Oakville Yacht Squadron, Bronte Harbour Yacht Club and the Oakville Club are thrilled to be co-hosting LYRA 2019.
December 5, 2018
50th Merit Mark Celebration!
At our recent AGM in Ottawa I received my 50th Merit Mark, and was really overwhelmed by the reception this got from my CPS-ECP friends.
December 5, 2018
What Plan? Your Plan… Strategic Priority #1 – Education
The 2016-2020 Strategic Plan lists five key Priorities and Education is one of the five.
December 5, 2018
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, both men and women.
December 5, 2018
Instructor-facilitated online classes
Become an armchair sailor this winter with instructor-facilitated online classes plus in-person support from a CPS-ECP mentor
December 5, 2018
Tosca at the Dory Shop
The crew at the Dory Shop in Lunenburg have an interesting project, something a little outside their usual dory work. Trudi Peterson Inglis has written a detailed and interesting description of the repairs being made to the Concordia Yawl Tosca.
December 5, 2018
Sail Nova Scotia 2018 Awards
Sail Nova Scotia held its 2018 Awards on Friday night at the Halifax Central library.
December 5, 2018
Registration Open for 2019 Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race
Marblehead, MA – Registration is now open for the 38th biennial Marblehead to Halifax Ocean race July 7, 2019.
November 21, 2018
Meet the New CPS Board Members
At the recent Ottawa Annual General Meeting six new Directors were acclaimed to the CPS-ECP Board, together with Bob Parke and Nancy Richards returning to the Board for a new term.
November 21, 2018
New Boat Pump Out Station At Maple Bay Marina
Maple Bay Marina partnered with the Municipality of North Cowichan and the Maple Bay Community Association to open a new pump-out facility at the marina this past summer.
November 21, 2018
Meet the National Office Crew
One of our newest members of the National Office Staff is Nour Bawab. She has a wide range of responsibilities in graphic design with CPS-ECP that includes course materials…
November 21, 2018
What Plan? Your Plan…
The 2016-2020 Strategic Plan is now 2 years into a 5 year Plan. At the recent National Conference in Ottawa, the Planning Committee were able to reach out to several groups which included Squadron and District Commanders.