March 20, 2017
It’s almost over ….
As we endure what I sincerely hope is the last winter storm of the year, it’s time to remind ourselves of what we can look forward to this summer.
March 7, 2017
Order your Squadron VHF DSC Simulator before March 31!
The first order period for the ICOM VHF DSC Simulator was a huge success.
March 7, 2017
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.
March 7, 2017
2017 Rules Now Available
Sail Canada’s Racing Rules of Sailing for 2017-2020 includes Sail Canada Prescriptions and incorporates World Sailing’s Change #s 1, 2 & 3 issued 20 October 2016.
March 7, 2017
Keel Damage & Repair Part 1
The types of keel damage that I see here at MarsKeel Technology are grounding damage, frost damage and corrosion of keel bolts with grounding damage being the most common.
March 7, 2017
TrawlerFest Boat Show and Seminars Move to Bremerton, Wash.
After a decade of being in Anacortes, the TrawlerFest boat show and seminar series is moving 100 miles south to another salty Washington state locale, the City of Bremerton on the Kitsap Peninsula. Dates are May 16-20 at Bremerton Marina.
March 7, 2017
Entry for Round Saltspring 2017 Now Open
The annual Round Saltspring Race May 19 – 21, and has evolved over 43 years into a whole weekend of celebrations, and has been called “the best regatta on the coast” by participants.
March 7, 2017
Meet the National Team
Robert began sailing an Optimist at the club level in Norway when he was 6 years old. After moving to Canada, he went through Junior Sailing at Kingston Yacht Club.
March 7, 2017
Sail Nova Scotia: 2017 Rules
Hot off the press! Sail Nova Scotia has just received the new 2017 Racing Rules of Sailing. $25 each and available from the Sail NS office. www.sailnovascotia.ca.
March 7, 2017
Guide to Green Boating
There are lots of simple things recreational boaters can do to protect our cruising waters.
March 7, 2017
Big Breeze Forecast for 37th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta
Winds are up and the first group of yachts are scheduled to be leaving at 8
March 7, 2017
A Note From Cruising-Cape-Breton.info
May I introduce the website Cruising-Cape-Breton.info that I maintain with the support of others in the cruising community.
March 7, 2017
Class Afloat – an Education at Sea
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Feb 28, 2017 – Canadian School at Sea Releases Incredible Tall Ship Sailing Itinerary for Upcoming Academic Year.
March 7, 2017
Amos Stevens
The Steven’s of Mahone Bay have deep boatbuilding and sail making roots. Sailmaker, Michele Stevens provided us with this interesting story of the man who began the family tradition.
March 7, 2017
Schooner Atlantica 50 Years and Going Strong
It’s had to believe it has been 50 years since David Stevens built the 47-foot schooner Atlantica at the Atlantic Pavilion during Expo 67 in Montreal. As Canada celebrates 150 years since Confederation we focus on Atlantica’s first 50 years.
March 7, 2017
Registration Open for 2017 Instructor Clinics
Much of the 2017 Sail Canada Instructor Clinic schedule has been set here in Nova Scotia.
February 22, 2017
Miami International Boat Show, Strictly Sail and Yachts Miami Beach 2017
This is the second year that the Miami International Boat Show has been held at the Miami Marine Stadium on Virginia Key beside the Rickenbacker Causeway.
February 22, 2017
Meet the National Office Crew
PCOC, ROC (M) and Membership Card Processing – Beverly Walters
February 22, 2017
Boat Handling, Our New On The Water Seminar
Wouldn’t it be great if we could take our boating students out in a boat and give them real, on the water training. Imagine, putting a first time boater in the driver’s seat, helping them learn how to get off the dock, and more importantly, how to get back to the dock.
February 21, 2017
The Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta
Organized to celebrate Canada 150, the 150th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation.
February 21, 2017
Sail Nova Scotia
Big Congratulations to all the NS winners who were recognized at the Sail Canada awards Saturday night in Toronto.
February 21, 2017
John McRoberts and Jackie Gay – Rolex Sailor of the Year
Jackie Gay & John McRoberts- Silver medalists at 2016 Rio Paralympic Games.
February 21, 2017
2017 J/80 Canada Fleet 20 Schedule
The J/80 is the fastest growing one design sport boat fleet on Lake Ontario with over 15 members in 2015 and growing. Hosting of the 2016 J/80 North American Championship at National Yacht Club in Toronto is helping the fleet to continue to grow.
February 21, 2017
Vanishing Sail: Review
“If this thing is gone from here then everything is gone, you know.”
February 21, 2017
Bluewater Rigging is on the Move
Bluewater Rigging British Columbia’s leader in marine electrical is expanding again and opening a NEW waterfront Showroom on Granville Island March 1, 2017.
February 21, 2017
Schooner Columbia Visiting NS This Summer
We hear from Rochelle, at the Nova Scotia Schooner Association (NSSA) that the 131’ schooner Columbia (the reproduction, out of Panama City Florida) will be joining the NSSA for race week in Shelburne this summer. She has an amazing story going back to the racing days of the original Bluenose.
February 20, 2017
Humber Bay Sailing Centre Open House May 13-14
We’ll be hosting an open house at the Humber Bay Sailing Centre located on Mimico Harbour in Etobicoke on Saturday May 13 and Sunday May 14.
February 20, 2017
Halifax Welcomes Tall Ships
The “Tall Ships” are back for this summer as part of a transatlantic race covering 7,000 nautical miles and visiting six countries over five months.
February 20, 2017
Halifax Boat Show Notes
Despite some challenging weather the 2017 Halifax International Boat Show was a success. Luckily the blizzard did not arrive until after the show had closed on Sunday, but it did delay removing the boats by a couple of days.
February 20, 2017
The 2017 Atlantic Canada Guide to Marinas and Yacht Clubs
The 2017 Atlantic Canada Guide to Marinas and Yacht Clubs is now in available. Copies are available in print or online from the Atlantic Marine Trades Association
February 7, 2017
Call for Nominations – apply before February 28th
The Nominating Committee of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) is accepting applications for Director’s positions, to be nominated to fill vacancies on The Board of Directors at the 2017 Annual General Meeting.
February 7, 2017
VHF DSC Simulator A Huge Success!
The first order period for the ICOM VHF DSC Simulator was a huge success. Not only were there over 30 units ordered across the country, there were several enquiries after the order period closed.
February 7, 2017
Maritime Museum of BC Acquires a New Set of Captain Cook’s Published Journals
The Maritime Museum of BC recently received a generous donation of the second edition of the published journals of Captain Cook, published in 1785, from Don Hope. Accompanying this three-volume set is the book of plates and charts, which is a new and exciting addition to the Museum’s collection.
February 7, 2017
An Elegant Evening To Announce The Arrival Of The New VanDutch Boats And Lounge At Friday Harbour All Seasons Resort
On Friday, January 20th, the first of a series of events announcing the opening of the remarkable new Friday Harbour All Seasons Resort was held in downtown Toronto.
February 7, 2017
VIP Black Tie Event Marks Opening of New Executive Yacht Canada Head Office in Toronto
On Friday, January 27th during the Toronto International Boat Show, Executive Yacht held a Grand Opening VIP Black Tie Event at the company’s head office, 438 Lakeshore Blvd West in Toronto.
February 7, 2017
Vancouver International Boat Show 2017
The 55th annual Vancouver International Boat Show closed Sunday, January 22, with strong onsite leads and sales generated during the five-day show suggesting a positive landscape for the 2017 boating industry in BC.
February 7, 2017
Toronto Boat Show booms
According to the organizers and what we saw firsthand, The 59th annual Toronto International Boat Show saw all signs of positive growth for the boating industry with a nearly 10% increase in attendance from 70,643 last year to 77,105 attendees in 2017 over the show’s 10-day run. As usual it is the biggest indoor boat show in North America.
February 7, 2017
New Argyle International Airport for St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Getting to the Caribbean can often be the only tricky part of chartering down south. But there is good news from St Vincent and the Grenadines where Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has announced that the Argyle International Airport has been given the necessary go ahead to start operations at the Argyle International Airport.