January 24, 2018
Toronto Boat Show – Lots Of Fun As Usual
After what seemed like a deep freeze eternity, it was a delight to see some boats and summer friends at this year’s Toronto Boat Show.
January 24, 2018
Spartan Ocean Racing
Lunenburg based Spartan Ocean Racing have had a busy year, some of which has been reported in earlier OnBoards.
January 24, 2018
The Brigantine Pathfinder Retires
She has a history. STV Pathfinder is to be retired after 53 years of service in the Sail Training program run by Toronto Brigantine Incorporated. Launched in 1963 Pathfinder was the second vessel to ply the waters of the Great Lakes bringing challenge and adventure to youth 14 – 18.
January 24, 2018
The 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Scheduled For March
Scheduled for March 1-4, 2018 and staged out of the St. Maarten Yacht Club in Simpson Bay, the regatta is a staple on the Caribbean racing calendar each year, attracting seasoned sailors from around the world with its perfect blend of top-tier racing and lively shore side entertainment.
January 24, 2018
Catamaran Happy Cat EVOLUTION
Perhaps this should come under the “and now for something completely different” category.
January 24, 2018
C-tow Driver Saves Stranded Goose
The Niagara River normally doesn’t get that bad but on a recent day the east wind blew a large amount of ice to Canadian side near Fort Erie half a mile north of the Peace Bridge.
January 24, 2018
Nova Scotian Sailors in Australia
While most us here in the Maritimes are hunkered down for the winter, 6 Nova Scotian sailors are halfway around the world having just completed one of the world’s most famous and grueling offshore races.
January 24, 2018
New Member Benefit for CPS-ECP Family Members
Canadian Yachting Magazine is providing a new member benefit for all CPS-ECP family members starting with the February 2018 issue of the magazine.
January 24, 2018
New Member Joins the National Office Crew
Leslie is the newest member of the National Office Staff, having joined our team on January 8th of this year.
January 24, 2018
CPS-ECP Members win Safe Boating Awards!
The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) celebrated the 20th Annual Canadian Safe Boating Awards (CASBA), that recognize the efforts of the public, volunteers, professionals, agencies and organizations who have distinguished themselves in the fields of boating safety and environmental stewardship.
January 24, 2018
New Flex Fold Combination Trap And Pro Line Hauler For Prawns And Crabs Draws Large Crowds At The Vancouver International Boat Show
If you own the sailboat or a power boat in British Columbia’s West Coast, then most likely you fish for prawns and crab.
January 24, 2018
A New Product At The Vancouver International Boat Show Has A Solution For “boater’s Anxiety”
Here’s a solution for people who suffer from “Boater’s Anxiety” who need to know the health and status of their boat while they’re away.
January 10, 2018
Call for Nominations – apply now
The Nominating Committee of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) is accepting applications for Director positions.
January 10, 2018
More CPS-ECP Online Courses Being Offered – Winter 2018
CPS-ECP is offering a number of online courses this winter!
January 10, 2018
Happy 80th Anniversary, CPS-ECP!
IT ALL STARTED………… in 1938, when three members of the Windsor Yacht Club crossed the Ambassador Bridge into Detroit, Michigan.
January 10, 2018
Lewin-LaFrance & Gillis Finish 6th at Youth Worlds
Georgia Lewin-LaFrance and Madeline Gillis from the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron posted the best ever finish for a Canadian boat in the International 420 class…
January 10, 2018
Women’s Day
Join the Vancouver International Boat Show on Sunday, January 21, 2018 for Women’s Day.
January 10, 2018
Sail NS AGM & Meetings takes place February 10 – you’re invited
The Annual General Meeting of Sail Nova Scotia will be held at 1pm on Saturday, February 10 at the Halifax Boat Show. Attendees will receive a free boat show pass to attend. More details have been sent to all clubs.
January 10, 2018
Women’s Day at the 2018 Vancouver Boat Show – Keynote Speaker Pamela Bendall
Melissa Gervais of Pacific Yacht Systems spoke of meeting Keynote Speaker Pamela Bendall “One of the things I love about boating is the people you meet on any given day.
January 10, 2018
New Year, New Boats, New Products
The Toronto International Boat Show celebrates its 60th anniversary from January 12 -21, 2018 at the Enercare Centre.
January 10, 2018
Mercy Ships’ #IJust bought a boat at Toronto Show
This year at the Toronto International Boat Show, Mercy Ships Canada will give visitors the chance to buy a boat through a digital experience.
January 10, 2018
LOOR at TIBS: Offshore Racing – Making it to the FINISH Line
Lake Ontario Offshore Racing announces that Brent Hughes, lifelong sailor from Frenchman’s Bay Yacht Club in Pickering ON, is presenting Offshore Racing – Making it to the FINISH Line at the 2018 Toronto International Boat Show.
January 10, 2018
Chester International One Design Fleet announces the North American IOD Invitational Regatta, August 30th
IOD fleets in the US and Bermuda is expected to send crews to the event that was last held in Chester in 2014.
January 10, 2018
BVI Fundraiser update
Here is an update on the state of things in BVI and what the proceeds of the fundraiser accomplished from organizer Pat Festing-Smith
January 10, 2018
Laser designer Bruce Kirby appointed to Order of Canada
On December 29, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, announced 125 new appointments to the Order of Canada.
January 10, 2018
Broad Reach Foundation celebrates 20
In 2018, the Broad Reach Foundation for Youth Leaders will be celebrating its twentieth anniversary, with a goal of engaging 500 disadvantaged youth and increasing organizational sustainability.
January 10, 2018
VIBS 2018 Feature Presentation – Brenda Lowe: Cast Away, Actress, Adventurist
Ever wonder what it’s like to be abandoned on a remote island in the middle of nowhere… with nothing… with people you don’t know… Or filming a movie with two of Hollywood’s biggest names… or even having the opportunity to paddle your way around amazing locations across the globe?
January 10, 2018
1962 Lyman Cruisette – Restoring a classic
Bras d’or Boatworks have been busy with a wide range of projects, but one in particular, caught our eye, a 1962 Lyman Cruisette, which will be completely restored by Peter Patterson and his crew.
January 10, 2018
Helping to Empower Better Boaters
Even good boaters can become better boaters. In addition to being the preeminent selling and buying marketplace for boats and marine accessories, there’s a stronger gravitational pull that drives boaters to the Toronto International Boat Show each year.
December 19, 2017
December – Antigua chartering update
Jessica Perraton-Jones from The Charter Yacht Company just returned from the Antigua Charter Yacht Showa private Charter Yacht Industry event showcasing some of the most elite charter yachts in Caribbean waters.
December 19, 2017
The ultimate neat freak: Going ShipShape with Intelligent Maintenance
In this column we have looked at apps for marine navigation as well as several racing and simulation apps.
December 19, 2017
Note from Prince George Sailing Association
We have a small unaffiliated club and we attempt to hold races every three weeks or so during our short season.
December 19, 2017
Boating season is never over with CPS-ECP!
CPS-ECP offers a series of courses in boating knowledge that build from the basic courses required by law to what you’d want to know to cross the ocean.
December 19, 2017
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, 2017
December (Holiday) Message
For many of us, winter’s start is marked by the celebration of Christmas. For some, Christmas Eve is the important time, or it’s Christmas Day, or Epiphany, or a Ukrainian Christmas.
December 19, 2017
HIBS 2018 preview
It’s hard to believe but the Halifax Boat Show is less than 2 months away. That being the case let’s take a look a couple of the larger boats which you can check out.
December 19, 2017
Disabled Sailing Association of BC and the Martin 16
The Disabled Sailing Association of BC’s (DSA) was born when in 1988 Rick Hansen presented Sam Sullivan with a British Sunbird that he had received from then British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
December 12, 2017
New Online Advanced Course – Registration Now Open
This is the first of a two-course program of Offshore Navigation for the recreational boater.
December 12, 2017
2018 Boating Calendar in Support of The Children’s Wish Foundation
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons will be featured in the in the 2018 Boating Calendar in support of the Children’s Wish Foundation.