August 10, 2018
Ramshaw 5th at Sailing Worlds, qualifies Canada in Olympic Finn Class for Tokyo 2020
Canadian Sailing Team Member, Tom Ramshaw (Finn) finishes 5th place after today’s medal race at the 2018 Sailing World Championships Aarhus in Denmark.
August 8, 2018
VHF DSC Simulator New Order Period Announcement
In cooperation with CPS-ECP, ICOM Canada has created a new VHF DSC Simulator that can add value for all Squadrons teaching the VHF Maritime Radio course.
August 8, 2018
Why should I take a boating course?
A few years ago I wrote the following article for Canadian Yachting and with Fall courses coming up soon I thought it would be a good idea to run it again in our newsletter. Squadrons can feel free to use this article to help promote their courses.
August 8, 2018
Early Bird Conference Rate Ends September 3rd
Volunteers and boaters from across North America will congregate in Ottawa to exchange ideas, have their say in the business of their national organization, attend workshops, network with old friends and meet new ones. It will be a working conference with time for a little fun and relaxation.
August 8, 2018
In-Water Boat Shows – Montreal and Quebec City
Presented by the Quebec Marine Association, the In-Water Boat Show is an annual event that takes places in Montréal and Québec City on two different weekends.
August 8, 2018
Sail West report
After two days of rain the sunshine is very welcoming at the Sail West Regatta at the Wabamun sailing club located about one hour west of Edmonton.
August 8, 2018
the 6th annual Boat Rally for Kids
On the last weekend of July, Executive Yacht took part in the 6th annual Boat Rally for Kids with Cancer in Muskoka.
August 8, 2018
New Boat: IC37 First Impressions
The IC 37 is a new one-design boat that has special significance in Canada, proposed for competition in the next three Canada’s Cup competitions, as we have reported previously.
August 8, 2018
Sail Nova Scotia talent
Here are a couple of young sailors who have has success in recent regattas. You can view the complete results in the links below.
August 8, 2018
Come Sail with the Classics
On August 10 – 12 Chester Classics and Gold River Marina will be hosting a regatta in support of Autism Nova Scotia.
August 3, 2018
Canadian Tom Ramshaw’s finishes include a 1, 2 early on at Sailing World Championships
Canadian Sailing Team Member, Tom Ramshaw (Finn) sails to a bullet on the first day of racing at the 2018 Sailing World Championships Aarhus in Denmark.
July 25, 2018
CPS – ECP History 1998 – 2008
In the spring edition of the 1998 Port Hole, Brentwood Bay Squadron Commander Len Fallon proclaimed, “CPS will be there to meet the challenge of change!” Thanks Len.
July 25, 2018
Have you checked out the Member Benefits program lately?
Do you know that the savings from some of the Member Benefits more than pay for your yearly CPS-ECP membership? Savings from Cowan, C-Tow can pay for your membership in just one purchase.
July 25, 2018
Steerers Regatta draws a crowd
During the week, more than 430 youngsters in over 220 boats descended upon Port Credit YC July 19 and 20 for the annual Steerers Regatta.
July 25, 2018
2018 Bayview Mac
At the time the awards were given out on July 17 at the final party for the Bell’s Beer Bayview Mackinac Race, winners were known in all 17 classes that had sailed one or the other of two distance courses offered, but that didn’t mean everyone had crossed the finish line.
July 25, 2018
Joy Ride wins Vic-Maui 2018
Joy Ride wins Vic-Maui 2018 as the 1st Overall based on corrected time. Firefly wins Line Honours and 2nd Overall and Salient takes 3rd Overall.
July 25, 2018
2018 Victoria Classic Boat Festival highlights role of fishing boats of WWII
This year’s Victoria Classic Boat Festival (August 31 – September 2), looks back to the Second World War with WWII-era boats on display, a special floating exhibit, activities, and events surrounding the role of BC’s fishing vessels, yachts, and shipyards that played an important role on the “home front” of WWII.
July 25, 2018
Chester to host Farr 30 North American Championships, foster growth in one-design fleet
The Vancouver-based president of the Farr 30 World Council is looking to Chester Race Week 2018 next month to entice Farr 30 owners from Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic Canada and New England to gather in Chester for the Farr 30 North American Championships.
July 25, 2018
Cobourg Marina August Events
The 13th annual Sandcastle Festival and Cobourg Sidewalk Sale will be held on August 4th within easy walking distance of the beautiful Cobourg Harbour.
July 25, 2018
Pro tune-up tips for your best Race Week ever
Andreas Josenhans and Principal/One Design Race Officer, Brian Todd have curated three timed checklists to help put boats, skippers and crews in winning form.
July 25, 2018
Two Canadian champions crowned at Charlottetown Race Week
A J70 team with the regal name of Rex has been crowned Canadian champion for the third year in a row and a new team based in Prince Edward Island has won the Farr 30 Canadian title. Both classes competed at Charlottetown Race Week July 12-14.
July 25, 2018
Brenda Bowskill tops Laser Radial NAs
Alamitos Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) in Long Beach, CA was the venue for the four day 2018 Laser North American Championship July 12 to 15. 160 competitors made for huge fleets in three divisions, Laser Standard, Laser Radial and Laser 4.7.
July 11, 2018
3rd Time Lucky: And Size Still Doesn’t Matter
For the third time in 12 years (with about five near-misses during 2007-2017), Michael Clements and his Too Wicked team of Adrienne Mennell, Justin Hall, and Ken Machtley won the PHRF Overall trophy and the Martin 242 Division in the 2018 Round Bowen Island Race, beating 127 other boats.
July 11, 2018
The Bluewater Cruising Association’s August Rendezvous at Pender Island
Mark your calendar for the BCA August Rendezvous, hosted by the Vancouver Chapter, at Port Browning Marina Resort, Pender Island on August 3-6, 2018!
July 11, 2018
Maritime Museum of BC brings historic vessels to Victoria’s docks
This coming Labour Day Weekend (Friday, August 31 – Sunday, September 2, 2018) sees the return of The Victoria Classic Boat Festival to Victoria’s Inner Harbour.
July 11, 2018
Squadrons Making Waves
Barrie Power and Sail Squadron was featured on CTV news during their Safety Equipment Education and Flare Disposal Day.
July 11, 2018
Replacement Cards – Members Save 40% on Replacement Cards and up to 70% When Ordering Multiple Cards
Now is the time of year when many members need to replace a lost Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), an ROC(M) card or a membership card.
July 11, 2018
Join us in Ottawa and enjoy the sights
Board a luxury motor coach to start your tour with a stop at the Parliament Buildings, Canada’s seat of government. Your guide will explain the history of these magnificent buildings.
July 11, 2018
2018 Route Halifax Saint-Pierre
For the first time since its creation in 2000, ROUTE Halifax Saint-Pierre has joined the magnificent setting on the Waterfront in the historic centre of Halifax for an amazing race start.
July 11, 2018
Mount Gay hats at LO300 – are they back to stay?
Lake Ontario Offshore Racing (LOOR), on behalf of Port Credit Yacht Club, is pleased to announce that Mount Gay Rum has returned as a sponsor for the 2018 Lake Ontario 300 Challenge.
July 11, 2018
Mobility Cup 2018 in Halifax!
The AbleSail Network Mobility Cup Committee is pleased to announce that Mobility Cup 2018 will take place August 27-31, 2018 at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron in Halifax, N.S.!
July 11, 2018
Freedom Boat Club Continues Canadian Expansion with New Halifax Location
Freedom Boat Club has opened in the Halifax market thanks to a newly appointed franchise owner/operator.
July 11, 2018
Flybys, Freighters and Fireworks. It’s the Newport FIASCO!
It all started with an email titled “Planting a seed” this past January. What kind of sailing event could Newport Yacht Club Stoney Creek (NYCSC) host on Canada Day, which Lake Ontario had never seen before?
June 27, 2018
Skipper’s Responsibilities Before Setting Out
The skipper is responsible not only for the safety of the boat and those on board, but also for their behaviour.
June 27, 2018
CPS-ECP History 1988 – 1998
Ooh what a decade! In1986 Midland Squadron elected its first ‘lady commander’ as the rest of our organization watched with much interest and considerable wariness.
June 27, 2018
Amendments to the Small Vessel Regulations
Paddleboats, Watercycles, Stand-Up Paddleboards and Sealed-Hull, Sit-On-Top Kayaks. If every person on board a paddleboat, a watercycle, a stand-up paddle board…
June 27, 2018
B.A.S.H.- a great cause and a great time
Doing good and giving back to the community has never been more fun! On June 23, Port Credit Yacht Club hosted the Toronto Area Hospice Regatta (TAHR)…
June 27, 2018
Foreign Affairs Minister Listens to the Boating Industry
This week Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Chrystia Freeland, spoke to the House of Commons Committee on International Trade…