November 7, 2018
Book the CPS-ECP Boating Skills Virtual Trainer for your boat show
The Boating Skills Virtual Trainer (BSVT) allows boaters to practice the basics of recreational small boat handling.
November 7, 2018
Meet the New 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. They join the other Directors of the Board completing their term of Office.
November 7, 2018
Sunsail introduces “Let’s take the helm together” Program for CPS-ECP members
Boating associations like Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons are the lifeblood of our sport and Sunsail has established a partnership with CPS-ECP that will now give its members 15% off their next vacation.
November 7, 2018
Vancouver Island Racing Series 2018
As CYOB’s West Coast Editor and having raced on Pitoraq in the 2017 Vancouver Island Racing Series I wanted to know firsthand what Tim Daniel had to say about the 2018 series.
November 7, 2018
Regal 35 Sport Coupe
Iron Wind Marine will be featuring the Regal 35 Sport Coupe at next years Halifax International Boat Show. Company owner, Eric Stanley, tells us this model has a carved out a very large portion of the market in its category.
November 7, 2018
North Star of Herschel Island honoured
Canada’s Arctic tall ship, North Star of Herschel Island, was inducted into the NW Passage Hall of Fame at the Annual Arctic Awards Gala at the Vancouver Maritime Museum.
November 7, 2018
Class Afloat Blog: A Day Aboard the Gulden Leeuw
Though all of us floaties are different, my day starts around 0730, waking up to the sound of Collin’s elevator music gracefully flowing through the galley doors, later nestling itself into my sleep deprived ears.
November 7, 2018
CY Magazine December, Electronics Special
While the basics of hull design haven’t changed to much over the years, the same certainly cannot be said for marine electronics.
November 7, 2018
Thinking about next summer ….
On the Friday of this year’s Chester Race Week I had the opportunity to watch the racing from the “media boat” ably helmed by Race Week Co-Chair Pat Nelder.
November 7, 2018
Crazy world news: Jet boat world series puts Aussie farming town on the map
It seems wild, but track racing with V8 powered jet boats is alive and well in farm country Down Under. (Maybe they could replicate this in Saskatchewan???)
November 7, 2018
Eight Bells – Alf Jenkins
On Friday October 19, 2018 Alf passed away peacefully at home at the age of 88. Alf was born November 24, 1929 in Toronto to Herbert Jenkins and Ellen Jenkins (Cruikshank).
October 24, 2018
Ottawa Conference Photos
If you’re looking for the 2018 Conference photos you can find them here…
October 24, 2018
The Westcoast Work Boat Association Keeps Marine History Alive
Each year the Association conducts two rendezvous. The first is in early May at Cowichan Bay BC and t one in late September (just a few weeks ago) at the Kanaka Docks on Salt Spring Island.
October 24, 2018
Atlantic Sailing Conference in November
The first ever Atlantic Sailing Conference Kicks off Friday November 16 with the Sail NS Awards at The Halifax Central Library. The program runs Saturday Nov 17 at Citadel High School in Halifax.
October 24, 2018
Fall Boating – It Just Takes A Little More Preparation
Those who have boated after Labour Day can attest to just what a beautiful experience it can be. The colours are spectacular in their shimmering reflections.
October 24, 2018
Welcome Aboard To 3 New Sponsors To CPS-ECP Benefits List
Dock Links is a boater’s membership card that offers perks to boaters including top rated insurance discounts, exclusive access to discounted docking at marinas and discounts on fuel purchases.
October 24, 2018
Teaching with Small Boats Alliance
Eamonn Doorly, master boatbuilder at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, sent us this note about a great opportunity for anyone interested the teaching value for young people of building small boats.
October 24, 2018
A Canadian trimmer at the J109 NAs
Loki won its third consecutive North American Championship last week. It also marks 12 consecutive J109 one design regatta victory and in fact Loki hasn’t lost a regatta in 3 years.
October 24, 2018
LOCCA Meeting – Sunday November 4, 2018
The Lake Ontario Cruising Club Association (LOCCA) will be holding its next meeting from 0900 to 1200 on Sunday, November 4, 2019 at ABYC.
October 24, 2018
Canadian Yachting Magazine, December Preview
Just in time for the holidays, our present to you! If you’re already a CY Magazine subscriber, not to worry, your December issue will be arriving shortly! All CPS-ESP will be receiving the magazine automatically.
October 10, 2018
Winterization 411
If the vessel is going to be out of the water during the winter months, ensuring it’s in a climate-controlled storage area or shrink-wrapped are the two best options.
October 10, 2018
Register for Boating 2: Beyond Boating Basics Course
The Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) makes sure you have immediate navigation and safety skills but it’s just the beginning of what you should know when you get on a boat.
October 10, 2018
Opinion: Olympic boat selection
The decision made by World sailing potentially removing the Laser from the OLYMPIC competition has implications well beyond the games.
October 10, 2018
Canadian Yachting at the US in-water sailboat show
Annapolis invented the in-the-water show in 1970 and it still remains as the last one of its kind in its 49th year- the United States Sailboat Show. Each year, contingents of Canadians troll the docks checking mono- and multi-hulls they may not be able to see in the water anywhere else.
October 10, 2018
New, TIBS Women’s Day, January 20, 2019
New this year, the Toronto International Boat Show introduces Women’s Day! A full day of boating seminars and guest speakers is designed to educate and inspire and even make some friends in the process.
October 10, 2018
Shellbacks announce winter speakers
Shellbacks has scheduled a weekly series of meetings loaded with good food, friendly men and women who like nautical topics and interesting informed speakers. The second half of the series begins in a just a few days!
October 10, 2018
Nova Scotia Opti Championships
Congratulations Stephen Cramm from RNSYS on capturing the NS 2018 Opti Provincial Championships held at Bedford Basin YC. 25 sailors competed in the Championship fleet and 9 in the Green Fleet.
October 10, 2018
The 2018 Para World Sailing Championships wrapped up September 22 at the Sheboygan Yacht Club in Sheboygan
The 2018 Para World Sailing Championships wrapped up September 22 at the Sheboygan Yacht Club in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The week of sailing brought in various conditions, . The para sailors were able to complete their races, taking some of our CST athletes into the medals races on Saturday.
October 10, 2018
Le Boat announces expansion plans for 2019
One year ago, Le Boat, a supplier of self-drive river and canal cruise holidays in Europe, announced the company’s expansion into North America, opening their first base in Smiths Falls, ON.
October 10, 2018
Heading to Canada’s Cup – Inaugural IC37 Regatta
As we have reported, the reinvigorated Canada’s Cup program is approaching so we are keeping an eye on the progress of Melges IC37, the boat that will contest the next three events.
October 10, 2018
Putting your boat into a charter program
Recently, OnBoard contacted the sales team at Aviso Yacht Sales in Nanaimo to get their thoughts on putting a boat into a yacht charter program. They suggested that we contact Ian McPherson.
October 10, 2018
Barrie Boating Courses for Fall
The Barrie Power and Sail Squadron’s training season has recently gotten underway. We’re offering a wide range of courses from the basic Operator’s Card to blue water cruising.
September 25, 2018
Become a Road Warrior!! Here’s why
The 2018 Canadian’s Regatta in Parry Sound has just wrapped up! Here are some comments from Albacore sailors enumerating what they get from taking their sailing on the road.
September 25, 2018
Meet the National Office Crew
Ella is the newest member of the National Office Staff. Her responsibilities cover providing service to everyone in our organization when it comes to membership.
September 25, 2018
Your Educational Department has been busy this year
Testing with Transport Canada is continuing but will be upgraded by the addition of an appendix that outlines the recent changes to the Small Vessel Regulations. We will be including them in the main text when possible.
September 25, 2018
LAST DAY to Save 20% on all Navionics Cards: Exclusive Limited Offer for CPS-ECP Members Only Ends Today
Originally priced at $149 USD (CAD $194), Navionics Plus Canada MicroSD cards for Lowrance, Raymarine, Humminbird, Simrad, B&G and many other chartplotters…
September 25, 2018
Submit your nominations for the 2018 Sail Canada Awards today!
All sailors and their supporters are invited to participate in recognizing Canada’s top sailors via the Annual Sail Canada Awards.
September 25, 2018
2018 Sail Canada Women’s Keelboat Championship Presented by driveHG.ca at Mimico Cruising Club
Thirteen teams from Ontario and Quebec competed in Humber Bay to try and capture the title of top female keelboat crew away from reigning queen Melodie Gummer, but it was not to be!
September 25, 2018
Canadian Yachting Magazine, October 2018 Preview
If you’re a subscriber, your October issue of CY Magazine will be arriving soon. All CPS-ESP will be receiving the magazine automatically.