September 12, 2018
Clearwater Mobility Cup 2018: Regatta of Possibilities
Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion tour of 1985-1987 was an epic event that has created an incredible legacy. His goal to bring disability awareness to the general population have far surpassed those expectations.
September 12, 2018
Chester Crew at 2018 IOD Worlds – Sweden
Intrepid sailor Dayna Nelder sent us this report from Sweden where she was part of a crew from Chester representing Nova Scotia and Canada at the 2018 IOD Worlds. They did a great job and had a pretty good time doing it.
September 12, 2018
Chester skippers finish first and second at 2018 IOD North American Invitational Championships
10 fiercely competitive skippers from Canada, USA and Bermuda to battle it out on Mahone Bay
September 12, 2018
CY inspects new Beneteau models
The CY team was in Newport to see the new Antares line at 21, 23 and 27 feet. The builder also introduced a new Oceanis 46.1 and they presented their 51.1.
August 27, 2018
Sneak Peak of the Neptunus Yachts 62 Flybridge
Canadian Yachting’s John Armstrong was with Jan Willem De Jong, Managing Director of Neptunus Yachts of St. Catharines Ontario (pictured above) on board…
August 22, 2018
Sailing is the first sport to qualify Canada for the 2020 Olympic games in Tokyo
Sailing is the first National Sport Federation (NSF) to qualify Canada spots for the 2020 Olympic games in Tokyo.
August 22, 2018
Getting Texty with Great Lakes Buoys
A few weeks ago, an acquaintance brought to my attention an interesting feature about the Great Lakes Observing System. I knew that work was being done to gather real-time data about the Great lakes, and that efforts were in place for public access to that data. What I was unaware of was just how far the project had come.
August 22, 2018
The Sun’s UV factor: is it spoiling your boating enjoyment?
Whether from racing or cruising on a sailboat in the Great Lakes, the Caribbean or British Columbia’s West Coast, I just couldn’t get enough of it.
August 22, 2018
Intense Chester Race Week wraps up
With 120 entries, Chester Race Week ran five race courses (Bluenose, Classics, One-design, Inshore PHRF-NS and Distance PHRF-NS.) Three beautiful days of champagne racing ended on a soggy fourth day at Chester race week.
August 22, 2018
Welcome Back to Alice Hinton
We welcome back Alice Hinton to our National Office Staff. As many of you know, Alice retired in August of 2017 from her full-time accounting position with CPS-ECP, but came back on a part-time/temporary basis earlier this year to help out during the busy time of our year.
August 22, 2018
2018 Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons’ 80th Anniversary
Simply stated once a CPS-ECP member has earned 20 Merit Marks (representing twenty volunteer hours per year for twenty years) they become a CPS-ECP Life Member and their CPS-ECP membership fee is waived (read free.)…
August 22, 2018
Register Today for Fall/Winter Online Boating Courses
Sign up now for our new listing of online courses! Enhance on your boating skills this fall and winter from the convenience of your own home!
August 22, 2018
Nova Scotia Schooner Race Week
In the week leading up to Chester Race Week, the village played host to the Nova Scotia Schooner Association (NSSA).
August 22, 2018
Sail NS News
Ryan Anderson, a 16-year old laser radial sailor from the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron, finished fifth overall at the 2018 Europa Cup in Dziwnow, Poland (Aug 11-13), capturing a bronze medal in the U19 division. He was top Canadian at the regatta.
August 20, 2018
Sailing Hall Welcomes Inductees
Last Sunday (August 19) The Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame and the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston inducted the class of 2018 to the Hall.
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!