June 22, 2019
Staff Milestones Celebrated at the National Office
Beverly Walters, was presented with a plaque acknowledging her 20 years of service to CPS-ECP! Beverly’s job involves all facets of ensuring that thousands of PCOC, ROC(M) and Membership cards are processed and delivered to CPS-ECP members and successful participants in the Pleasure Craft Operator Card…
June 22, 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.
June 22, 2019
Join us in Victoria for our annual Conference
Participate in this year’s National Conference from October 17-19, 2019. Volunteers and boaters from across North America will congregate in Victoria, British Columbia to exchange ideas, have their say in the business of CPS-ECP, attend workshops, network with old friends and meet new ones.
June 22, 2019
Marine Forecasts and Warnings for Canada
Our knowledge of atmospheric physics has grown over the years. In this day of the computer, forecasting is more accurate, is valid for longer periods, and can be delivered in seconds to those who need it.
June 22, 2019
Canada at the 2019 Pan American Games
Sail Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee have announced the 14 sailors nominated to represent Team Canada at the Lima 2019 Pan American Games. Sailing competitions at the Pan Am Games are scheduled to be held at the Yacht Club Peruano in the city of Paracas from August 3 to 10.
June 22, 2019
Elite Fleet Shaping Up for the Marblehead to Halifax
An international fleet of more than 70 boats will be at the starting line July 7 to begin the 38th Marblehead-to-Halifax Ocean Race. The 363-mile race, which dates to 1905, is billed as the “granddaddy of ocean races.”
June 22, 2019
Hans Fogh One Design Regatta and Canadian Championship
The 2nd Annual Hans Fogh One Design Regatta June 7- 9 was a great success thanks to regatta chairman Thomas Fogh. The cool place to be was Royal Hamilton Yacht Club in Canada! This was Soling excitement at its best dedicated to everyone’s good friend sailing legend, Hans Fogh.
June 22, 2019
Cruisers 38GLS: notes from my trip to Sturgeon Bay
Canadian Yachting’s John Armstong recently took to the road to get CY readers the first-ever look at a very interesting new boat. The full review will appear in an upcoming issue of the magazine, but we asked JA to give us his fort impressions. And the answer was wow!
June 22, 2019
Youngstown’s CanAm taking Canadian Money at Par!
This year we are offering all Canadian boats registering for the regatta the benefit of paying their entry fee at par. We know the exchange has been painful and we would like to take that excuse away!
June 19, 2019
Mercury Announces New Supercharged Mercury Racing 450R Outboard
Announced on June 18, the exciting new Mercury Racing 450R outboard is purpose designed to bring Mercury Racing DNA to a wide range of high performance and larger boats.
June 13, 2019
Canadian Yachting Acquires the Ports Cruising Guides
The Ports Cruising Guides have been acquired from Metroland Printing Publishing & Distributing Ltd by the parent company that publishes Canadian Yachting. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
June 12, 2019
Chester Dominates IOD Invitational in Bermuda, Wickwire Wins Sixth Race Week
The 2019 Bermuda International Invitational Race Week, presented by Bacardi International and the Bermuda Tourism Authority, was an extraordinary week on and off the water for the IOD Class with exceptional weather.
June 11, 2019
JFest 2019 at RCYC
In 2016 Roger Van Vlack and Colin Andrews of Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club had the idea of creating a JFEST Great Lakes Regatta back in 2016 that would be hosted by different Clubs each year.
June 11, 2019
Orillia Boat Show enjoys the sun
Orillia’s Spring Boat, Cottage & Outdoor Show at the Port of Orillia and waterfront parks, Lake Couchiching brought out the crowds for a perfect weekend, June 7-9.
June 11, 2019
Eight Bells: Lowell North – The Founder of North Sails
Nicknamed “The Pope” by his peers, Lowell began his sailmaking career at the age of 14 when his father purchased a Star with cotton sails. The father and son team came in last in every race, motivating the young Lowell to recut the mainsail.
June 11, 2019
Adventurous 76-year-old grandmother attempting unaided global circumnavigation moors in Timaru
Timaru is a small town about 150 km south of Christchurch NZ, and Jeanne Socrates has anchored inside the breakwater to try to repair some damage caused by a knockdown in the Tasman Sea a couple of weeks ago. She is accepting no outside assistance so when she leaves, her attempt will still be valid.
June 11, 2019
Former Port Darlington Marina opens as Bowmanville Marina
While the marina, onsite hotel, and restaurant will have its official opening on June 19, the developer, Kaitlin Corporation’s, long-term plan includes a quarter billion-dollar investment that will revitalize the area into a multipurpose community space.
June 11, 2019
The Race to Alaska is like the Iditarod, on a boat.
There is a chance of drowning, being run down by a freighter, or eaten by a grizzly bear. There are squalls, killer whales, tidal currents that run upwards of 20 miles an hour, and some of the most beautiful scenery on earth.
June 11, 2019
Fall Registration for Marine Apprenticeship Training in British Columbia is Open!
There are 16 seats available in each program below. Register your employees now before they fill up!
June 11, 2019
Exciting Changes to National Awards!
As you read in Chief Commander Chuck Beall’s April 16 notes from the April Board meeting that were sent to you, we have exciting changes to our National Awards.
June 11, 2019
It’s Back – Safety And Flare Return Days 2019
Finally the news that we have been waiting for. On May 15th the Minister for Transport Canada approved our funding request to continue the Safety and Flare Return Days program for the next three years.
June 11, 2019
Important Changes to Cowan’s Pleasure Craft Program
Cowan Insurance Group has partnered with CPS-ECP for over 25 years to offer pleasure craft insurance to its members. While we have always been able to provide rate stability, deteriorating results across the country have impacted those rates.
June 11, 2019
Keeners head to Newport for IC37 practice
The Royal Canadian Yacht Club has designated the Melges IC37 as the boat for the next three Canada’s Cup contest. The New York Yacht Club has gone a step further putting their money where their mast step is purchasing the first 20 copies of the new boat for use in its annual Invitational Cup.
June 11, 2019
Eight Bells: Ian Gow
Ian started his sailing life around 1972 when, as a young police officer, he was assigned to 55 Division and Patrick Lymburner was his training officer. Pat had just purchased a Thunderbird and wanted to get the mast up ASAP. They were working night shift and Ian offered to help. Then, of course, they had to take her for a sail.
May 22, 2019
Prawning for BC boaters
If you are a boater on British Columbia’s West Coast you are into prawning or you have at least thought about it. Prawning is simply part of the West Coast boating experience.
May 22, 2019
Thetis Island run: R2AK warm up
R2AK 2019 starts June 3rd from Port Townsend so, Team Pioraq decided that it would be a good practice run for them to go from their home base in Esqimalt to Thetis Island without using their engine.
May 22, 2019
Beneteau says “Trade Up & Cruise Big”
Beneteau, in partnership with its dealer network throughout the US and Canada, has announced a special promotion to make it more appealing for existing boat owners to trade up to a new, larger yacht.
May 22, 2019
Call for Nominations: Canada’s Volunteer Awards
The time has come to recognize the significant contributions of volunteers who are making this nation stronger.
May 22, 2019
Vessel Preparedness and How To Get A Free Courtesy Check
Every year thousands of boaters go out on the water without the proper safety equipment that is required by law. This equipment can be of great benefit and comfort and can mean the difference between a great day out on the water and a potential disaster.
May 22, 2019
AIS For Boaters
One of the tankers I worked on had a sign prominently displayed in the wheelhouse….its message was a short, but sharp reminder, “A Collision At Sea Can Ruin Your Entire Day.” In those days, our collision avoidance system consisted of one fairly good pair of eyes and a radar system.
May 22, 2019
Cowan Insurance Update
For over 25 years, Cowan Insurance Group has proudly partnered with the CPS-ECP to offer an exclusive Pleasure Craft Program to its members across Canada.
May 22, 2019
Sail Canada Sailor of the Month: Zingara
The Bajan TP52 Zingara (Conviction) set it sails on April 27th for the Peters & May Round Antigua Race chartered by Canadian Richard Reid (National Yacht Club, Toronto), alongside 15 sailors including 11 Canadians.
May 22, 2019
News from The Toronto Boat Show
On Friday May 3, the winner of the 2019 Toronto International Boat Show’s “Buy a Boat & Win $10,000” contest received their cheque at Gordon Bay Marine in MacTier, ON.
May 22, 2019
Assiginack reinstates agreement with S.S. Norisle Steamship Society
MANITOWANING—Following an in camera session of Assiginack council last month, council passed a resolution to reauthorize an agreement between the S.S Norisle Steamship Society and the municipality with the hopes of aiding them in their quest to see the aging vessel refitted at drydock to, hopefully, sail again.
May 22, 2019
Killarney Mountain Lodge to host Top Chef Killarney Challenge
On Wednesday, May 29 the Lodge will host the second Top Chef Killarney Challenge among five chefs from the Sportsman’s Inn and Killarney Mountain Lodge. The event starts with signature cocktails at 5:30pm followed by a five-course dinner at 6:30pm (menu below).
May 22, 2019
High Water closing docks on the Great Lakes
The International Lake Ontario – Saint Lawrence River Board (ILO-SLRB): Lake Ontario outflows continue to be adjusted to balance high water levels.
May 22, 2019
In July, champions return to claim 12 Metre World Title
When the 12 Metre World Championship takes place in Newport over July 8-13, it will celebrate one of the greatest classes in world sailing history.
May 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. Since our last update, the Membership Priority has continued to improve on the 5 goals within the Priority and following are a few highlights since the beginning of the year when we last reported.
May 8, 2019
Let’s get on the water – carefully!
Ah, long weekends. There are only four during the summer so each one is cherished by Canadians but this one coming up carries special significance for boaters and cottagers. (There are few things we Canadians cherish more than our long weekends.