April 11, 2018
Picton Castle embarks on her final world cruise
As you read this the barque Picton Castle is in the Gulf of Mexico on her way to the Panama Canal and her 7th circumnavigation of the world.
April 11, 2018
Opinion:Paul Henderson OLY – World Sailing has it WRONG
As a sailor, past member of the Canadian Olympic team and former IOC member, I am disturbed by the direction that sailing at the Olympics is taking.
April 11, 2018
Chester Race Week News
Chester Race Week 2018 has announced that the Farr 30 North American Championships will take place as part of the regularly scheduled One Design classes on the One Design course. Race officer will be Brian Todd.
April 11, 2018
BVI Spring Regatta beats the odds
As you have read Hurricane Irma blew the British Virgin Islands to pieces. But the Spring Regatta was pulled together despite the obstacles that confronted it.
March 22, 2018
2018 North Channel Race Week
Five days in paradise. The North Channel is gloriously beautiful with charming ports along its shores.
March 22, 2018
Ontario Sailing University
Heading over to The National Yacht Club, in Toronto, to hear Thomas Fogh speak about boat speed and sail trim, I was unsure of what to expect. As a young sailor, knowing of all Thomas’ achievements I’ll admit I felt a little intimidated.
March 20, 2018
Boats big draw in Edmonton
The Edmonton Boat & Sportsmen’s Show took place at the Expo Centre from March 15 to 18.
March 20, 2018
Steve Killing speaks in Midland
On April 6, 2018 The Midland Bay Sailing Club along with North Sails will present an evening with Steve Killing at the Midland Cultural Centre.
March 20, 2018
Creating a space for Boaters with community pride and stability – Brentwood Bay Maritime Community Society (BBMCS)
The management of Brentwood Bay as a resource for all has long been contentious, largely due to the long absence of the Federal government in enforcing its own laws regarding moorage and derelict and abandoned vessels.
March 20, 2018
Moncton Boat Show opens March 23rd
The Moncton Boat Show motors back into the Moncton Coliseum tomorrow, March 23rd and runs until the 25th!
March 20, 2018
Meet the National Office Crew
Liudmila has many responsibilities and tasks in her role as our Administrative Assistant.
March 20, 2018
2018 Flare Disposal Days
If your flares have a manufacture date of 2014 or earlier they have or will expire this year. You can’t light them, throw them in the water or in your household garbage to dispose of them.
March 20, 2018
Renew or Not to Renew?
Why renew my membership? What are the benefits for renewing my CPS-ECP Membership? If you renew your CPS-ECP Membership there are a range of benefits available to you as a member.
March 20, 2018
Sail Canada Rolex Sailor of the Year Awards
The Sail Canada Sailor of the Year Awards presented earlier this month honoured competitors and others who contribute to the sport at the Carlu in Toronto.
March 20, 2018
Eight bells – karin larson
Passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in Mississauga at the age of 95. Survived by sisters Bernice Molter and Mickey Lightfoot, plus many nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews.
March 20, 2018
Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association (NSBA) award for Keith Nelder
The 2018 Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association Conference took place at the Lord Nelson Hotel in downtown Halifax on 8th March.
March 20, 2018
Le Boat fleet cruises into Smiths Falls, ON
In early February, Le Boat, an operator of river and canal holidays, received 16 brand-new Horizon boats at their new North American base located in Smiths Falls, Ontario.
March 20, 2018
Fly Boy video update
Back in June we shared photos and video by Jim Peerless of the building process and launching of his Barrelback 19, Fly Boy.
March 20, 2018
Rob Dunbar completes his 185-mile voyage from Halifax to the Strait of Canso in his 16’ dinghy Celtic Kiss
As I reached the mouth of the Liscomb River, my course took me near an old Liberty Ship which had run afoul of the many rocks that litter the coastline.
March 20, 2018
Forget winter, Summer is coming ….
Last summer’s Chester Race Week was an enormous success with 120 boats participating…
March 20, 2018
Brian Chapman: Celebration of Life
Brian Chapman, who passed away earlier this year triggered by a sudden bout of influenza, was a fixture around the GTA and though much of the Canadian sailing competitor as a sailor, competitor and bon vivant.
March 7, 2018
Nominations For The CPS-ECP National Volunteer Awards
Many CPS-ECP volunteers have worked throughout the last year to advance the vision, mission and values of CPS-ECP and contribute to the saftey of boaters to ensure this year’s boating season is a safer boating experience and an enjoyable recreation.
March 7, 2018
Join us in Ottawa October 16-21, 2018
Mark your calendar now to participate in one of the best Conferences in many years.
March 7, 2018
CPS-ECP Years 1948 – 1958
The first Commander of the Canadian Power Squadron (at the time also recognized as the Windsor Power Squadron) was Mr. George William Bowman.
March 7, 2018
Rolex Sailor of the Year Brenda Bowskill
Last Friday, Brenda Bowskill of Royal Canadian Yacht Club was honoured with the most prestigious national sailing award of the year at the Carlu in Toronto, Ontario.
March 7, 2018
YYC CanAm registration open
Coming off a very successful 2017, we are excited to bring more good racing and parties to our racers.
March 7, 2018
DN North American Championships
Four members of the Nova Ice Yacht Club joined 80 other competitors from 7 countries at the DN North American Championships in January.
March 7, 2018
2018 Nova Scotia Sailing Team Announced
Sail Nova Scotia is proud to announce members of the Nova Scotia Sailing Senior Team and Prospects Group.
March 7, 2018
British Columbia Multihull Society
The BCMS has been in existence since 1969, cruising and racing in the beautiful waters of the Pacific Northwest.
March 7, 2018
Moncton welcomes 2018 Edition of New Brunswick’s Largest Boat Show
The Moncton Boat Show motors back into the Moncton Coliseum this spring, March 23 to 25!
March 7, 2018
LYRA announces 2018 dates
Save the Dates for the 2018 Quantum Sails LYRA Race Week – 132nd Lake Yacht Racing Association Annual Regatta July 30 – August 5, 2018.
March 7, 2018
Fuel efficient outboard cruiser for the home builder
After owning many different sailboats over the years, Alastair Fox of Saint Andrews, NB, decided he had reached the age where a powerboat might be more suited to his needs.
March 7, 2018
Dave Dellenbaugh visits Port Credit
On February 10, Ontario Sailing, introduced by Thomas Fogh, presented Speed & Smarts by Dave Dellenbaugh at the Port Credit Yacht Club sponsored by local loft UK Sailmakers.
March 7, 2018
Two Canadian sailors receive boats from the 2017 Clagett Boat Grant Program
The C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta is pleased to announce the recipients of two 2.4mR boats from The Clagett Boat Grant Program are two sailors from Canada, Shaylagh Ley from Nepean, ON and DelaniHulme Lawrence from St Paul in Victoria, BC.
February 21, 2018
Name the boat for prizes!!
Gone Sailing Adventures has a new luxury yacht arriving this spring and she needs a name. Their 2018 Dufour 382 Grande Large arrives this May and will make a big splash on the waterfront located at the Spadina Wave Deck.
February 21, 2018
CPS-ECP Member Profile William and Joy Moyle
Joy’s family immigrated from Great Britain in the early 1960’s. Her dad spent a number of years in the British Navy and has always enjoyed boats and boating.
February 21, 2018
The Cowan Connection
While volunteering at the CPS-ECP booth at this year’s Toronto International Boat Show, I had the opportunity to speak with many existing CPS-ECP members and a lot of potential members as well.
February 21, 2018
Nominations For The CPS-ECP National Volunteer Awards
Many CPS-ECP volunteers have worked throughout the last year to advance the vision, mission and values of CPS-ECP…
February 21, 2018
Why Should My Squadron Offer Recreational Vessel Courtesy Checks?
Many Squadron Officers continue to talk about how their Squadron’s course participation, and hence membership, is down and continuing to drop.