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.
November 21, 2018
Four Winns New Vista 355 to debut at Toronto Show
Four Winns unveiled the newest addition to its Vista series at the 2018 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show—the Vista 355 Coupe OB.
November 21, 2018
Toronto Boat Show tickets online special
Through its consumer e-newsletter the Toronto International Boat Show (TIBS) is distributing an exclusive four-day ticket discount to the Show’s 70,000+ Captain’s Club members!
November 21, 2018
Inaugural Canadian Teaching With Small Boats Alliance
The Inaugural Canadian TWSBA was held on Nov. 03, 2018 in the Small Craft Gallery of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
November 21, 2018
EYC Holds Successful NextGen Regatta
The Etobicoke Yacht Club decided to re-introduce a once held regatta for it’s youth, in an effort to keep the kids for their Junior Sailing Programme involved in the club.
November 21, 2018
It’s Official: Marblehead!
The 38th Biennial Classic, hosted by the Boston Yacht Club and the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron will begin in Marblehead Harbor on Sunday, July 7, 2019 and follow a 363 nautical mile course to Halifax Nova Scotia. Awards will be made in Halifax on July 11.
November 21, 2018
LORC presents awards
The annual Awards Party for the Lake Ontario Racing Council (LORC) was held on Friday, November 9 at National Yacht Club. As usual, as the racers enjoyed the appetizers, the LORC and IRC season championship awards were presented.
November 21, 2018
Blog: Funchal to Essaouri: The Ultimate Test of Resilience
Swell after swell ceaselessly threw the Gulden Leeuw around like a child playing with their rubber duck in a bath tub; the Gulden Leeuw was the duck and mother nature, the child.
November 21, 2018
Clagett boats benefit Canadians
Receiving boats from the 2018 Clagett Boat Grant Program will be two individuals from Canada, Wendy Frazier from Calgary, Alberta and Siobhan MacDonald from Halifax, Nova Scotia as well as the Challenged Sailors San Diego program from San Deigo, California.
November 20, 2018
Barcelona Boat Show in Pictures
The Barcelona International Boat Show was held October 10 – 14, 2018, and Canadian Yachting Onboard was there for you. Over 250 exhibitors displayed 700 boats, including an impressive display of 165 large boats in the water.
November 7, 2018
Fugawi.com downloadable charts sales available until November 30 only
As of Friday, November 30, 2018 Fugawi.com will no longer sell downloadable charts and content for use on navigation software and apps.
November 7, 2018
Racing: Canadians win Oakcliff Pumpkin Regatta
Oakcliff Sailing is located in Oyster Bay, NY, and led by Dawn Riley who has done four America’s Cup campaigns. It is an unparalleled training facility for sailors and the marine industry including fleet, match and offshore racing.
November 7, 2018
Blog: Boating with Kids
Laura and Royce live near Lake Nipissing but boat on Georgian Bay. This year we were out of Key River so sadly missed a month due to the big fire.