News and Events - Canadian Boating

January 23, 2019

Nearshore Marine Navigation Course Online Offered Online

Become an armchair sailor this winter with instructor-facilitated online classes plus in-person support from a CPS-ECP mentor.

January 23, 2019

Staff Milestones Celebrated at the National Office

Chief Commander Chuck Beall made some special presentations during the annual Staff Christmas Lunch on December 14, 2018.

January 23, 2019

Happy 100th Birthday – P/C/C Doug Comber, JN

Family and friends gathered at the Peterborough Naval Academy on the 13th of January to join Past Chief Commander Doug Comber, JN to celebrate his 100 Birthday!

January 23, 2019

What Plan? Your Plan…..Strategic Priority #3 – Volunteers

The 2016-2020 Strategic Plan lists five key Priorities and Volunteers are one of the five. There are 3 Goals outlined in this section of the Plan and much work has been accomplished on Goal #1.

January 23, 2019

Sarah Douglas Blog: Qualifying for the Pan Am Games

There are many goals that I have set out in my life, they can be categorized into three: personal, sailing and career. Currently, majority of the goals that I am seeking are in the sailing category as I work towards the 2020 Olympics.

January 23, 2019

Cuba Rally to celebrate Habana 500 this May

The City of Havana, Cuba, is celebrating its 500th anniversary this year and thanks to our friends at Florida Yachts Charters, you can be part of it.

January 23, 2019

Fifth Annual – Crate’s Belleville Hearty Soup Contest 2019

It has become tradition at Crate’s and we welcome everyone again on Saturday, February 16 from 11am – 3pm at Showroom at Crate’s, 5 Dundas St West Belleville, Ontario! To change things up we have decided to also make it a skating party so lace up!

January 9, 2019

New, TIBS Women’s Day, January 20, 2019

New this year, the Toronto International Boat Show introduces Women’s Day on Sunday, January 20, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm!

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.