October 11, 2017
VHF DSC Simulator – New Order Period Announced
The first two order periods for the ICOM VHF DSC Simulator were a huge success. Not only were there 40 units ordered across the country, there were several enquiries after the last order period closed.
October 11, 2017
Safety and Flare Return Days 2017
For 2017 there were a total of 31 events planned, 2 were cancelled and three more added for a total of 32 events. All of the events but one have taken place. The earliest was on April 1st and the last on October 14th.
October 11, 2017
We have a brand new radar course ready for release!
Radar for Boaters has been developed to use The Radar Book, by Vancouver Island author Kevin Monahan, in conjunction with CPS-ECP developed slides and materials. A comprehensive Addendum to the book is provided covering the newly available technologies.
October 11, 2017
Nominate Your Boating Heroes Today
The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) is committed to recognizing individuals and groups who strive to make Canada’s waterways a safer place for everyone to enjoy, live, work and play. The Canadian Safe Boating Awards, “CASBA’s”, are presented annually with the dinner gala considered a flagship event of the council.
October 11, 2017
Opening of the 48th Annapolis boat show
Attracting over 50,000 visitors every year, the 48th United States sailboat show opens today and runs through October 9th.
October 11, 2017
George Cuthbertson
George H. Cuthbertson, aged 88, passed away on October 3rd at his home in Toronto, Canada. Cuthbertson was one of the original four founders of C&C Yachts, a Canadian yacht builder that dominated North American sailing in the 1970s and early ‘80s.
October 11, 2017
Canadian dealer The Boat Warehouse had a night to remember during 2018 dealer meeting
The annual 2018 Groupe Beneteau Dealer Meeting held in beautiful Bay Harbor, Michigan was a night to remember for The Boat Warehouse after receiving multiple awards ranging across multiple brands.
October 11, 2017
Vids On Board October 12
We know you love to look at and shop for boats online. The best part is that that boats make fabulous subjects for footage and the videos are always fun to watch and enjoy.
October 11, 2017
Tingley Celebration Set for October 16th
Monday, October 16 will be a very special day as we celebrate one of the greatest Nova Scotia sailors, the one and only Mr. Paul Tingley.
October 11, 2017
Oakville BVI Relief Fundraiser a huge success.
On Monday 9-11, after watching in shock, FB blogging the aftermath of Irma through the first weekend, and locating the entire staff of our Charter Management Company in Nanny Cay, I decided to get off my ass, stop looking at the horror and try and help these poor people.
October 11, 2017
Page’s Resort and Marina
Page’s Resort & Marina has been welcoming visitors since its inception as a fish camp and store serving the sea-going community in the early 40s.
October 11, 2017
Humber Bay Centre offers full range of courses
Humber Bay Sailing Centre has taken over the sailing school operations formerly run by Humber College and is now in it’s second year of operation.
October 11, 2017
BRAVO ZULU DYC Hosts Convoy Cup 2017
Since Halifax was founded in 1749 by Edward Cornwallis and the British Garrison the strategic importance of Halifax Harbour and Bedford Basin has played a significant role in the development of Halifax.
October 11, 2017
2018 BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival – We WILL Be Racing.
With most of the Caribbean islands caught in the wrath of hurricane Irma and then Maria – two category five hurricanes that hit land and made history – the message from the organizers of the BVI Spring Regatta is strong and clear…
October 11, 2017
Big Wave Dave
The Big Wave Dave website is an essential source of weather information for windsurfing and kiteboarding on Vancouver Island, BC.
October 11, 2017
Bedford Basin Yacht Club Hosts Nova Scotia Provincial Optimist Championship
Many have said that fall in Nova Scotia is the best season as the humidity of the summer is pretty much gone, the ocean water is at its warmest and the forests will soon be ablaze in stunning colour.
September 27, 2017
2017 Sperry Challenge results
The 5th edition of the Sperry Challenge presented by BNI was held at the RStLYC in Montréal on Aug 26 which raised $25,000 in support of local sailors with disabilities…
September 27, 2017
J24 Port Credit Worlds
Hurricanes Jose and Maria had done their devastating work in the Caribbean and Florida that created a wonderful weather high in the Great Lakes region that was to last almost three weeks.
September 27, 2017
Sonar Worlds 2017
There is a new Sonar World Champion. Peter Galloway and his crew on Fast Forward, Garin Pace, Ched Proctor, and Judy Lugar came out on top after three days of racing in beautiful Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia this September.
September 27, 2017
Fly the CPS-ECP Flag Contest Winner Announced
This summer we ran our annual Fly the CPS-ECP Flag and Win photo contest and received many entries. Participants submitted selfies while proudly flying the CPS-ECP Flag and wearing their lifejackets.
September 27, 2017
Stretching the Season – Be Prepared
During the fall months, when the summer heat begins to wane, fall colours scatter the shoreline, and pristine anchorages, once cluttered, now offer quiet solitude, it’s important that you are prepared for each and every trip.
September 27, 2017
CPS-ECP Fall/Winter Boating Course Registration
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.
September 27, 2017
Women’s Keelboat at Lunenburg Yacht Club
The Sail Canada Women’s Keelboat Championship took place from September 14-17 at the Lunenburg Yacht Club (LYC). Fifteen teams from four provinces spent four full days on the water.
September 27, 2017
It’s a new way of doing regattas – First 36.7 NAs
I guess it’s true what they say. The only thing that stays the same is change. Regattas are not what they used to be. Gone are they days of 20 boat rafts, tents filing the yacht club grounds and beer trucks lining the streets to serve hundreds of sailors.
September 27, 2017
A New Face at Michele Stevens Sailloft
If you phone or drop by Michele Stevens Sailloft these days the first person you meet will likely be Doug Heard who handles customer service and general administration duties.
September 27, 2017
Boot 49 coming in January
Boot is a gigantic boat show held in Dusseldorf German’s Messe Dusseldorf complex.
September 19, 2017
Hurricane Irma Updates
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Irma. We at Canadian Yachting want to share as many updates as we can to anyone looking for information on Caribbean places and Companies currently affected by the Hurricane.
September 13, 2017
Return your RVCC forms by October 2nd
Over the spring and summer many of our Squadron’s provide a service to its members and the general boating community by providing a recreation vessel courtesy check for boat owners to ensure….
September 13, 2017
A New Addition to the National Office Crew
I am very pleased to announce that Dena Hamid has joined the National Office staff as our Bookkeeper. Dena came on board with us on August 14th and we were very fortunate that she was able to work with Alice Hinton for almost three weeks prior to Alice’s retirement on August 31st.
September 13, 2017
Kevin and Lorraine Anderson and their mini 12’s, Thing one and Thing two.
The Snake Island Nanaimo Regatta kicks off each year with a social mixer at the end of their main dock. Part of the activities includes adult racing in Opti’s.
September 12, 2017
2017 Canadian Laser Masters Championships
This year the Laser Canadian Masters’ Championships were held on Lake Wabamun and hosted by the Wabamun Sailing Club, about an hour’s drive west of Edmonton.
September 12, 2017
Irma: An unprecedented force will leave scars and tears for years to come.
Last Wednesday morning through mid afternoon, Hurricane Irma made direct hits on both St Martin and BVI’s and at that moment of impact on the two tiny islands chains, as the most powerful storm in recorded history.
September 12, 2017
Victoria Classic Boat Festival
This year’s event was a very special celebration of Classic Boats and marine heritage for The Victoria Classic Boat Festival’s 40th anniversary along with Canada’s 150th Birthday.
September 12, 2017
The Name Game
The name of my boat occasionally results in people looking at the boat with their hand on their chin appearing to think Hmmmmmm.
September 12, 2017
Canadian Zingara wins First 36.7 World Cup
From August 24 to 27 the first ever Beneteau First 36.7 World Cup at HSK (HelsingforsSegelklubb), Helsinki, Finland.
September 12, 2017
2017 Director Nominations Have Been Announced
In accordance with Article 5.7.5(a) of the CPS-ECP Regulations, the Nominating Committee nominates the following individuals for election as Directors of CPS-ECP at the Annual General Meeting of members to be held on Saturday October 28, 2017 at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
September 12, 2017
Icom VHF DSC Simulator
For many years P/C/C Norm Dyck was looking to Icom to build a VHF DSC Simulator that could be used by our ROC-M instructors in their Radio course.
September 12, 2017
Vids Onboard September 14 2017
We know you love to look at and shop for boats online. The best part is that that boats make fabulous subjects for footage and the videos are always fun to watch and enjoy.
September 12, 2017
Swans Marina sold: Bernie Luttmer retires
When Bernie and Jean Luttmer moved to Toronto in 1971 they bought an International 14 sailboat before they bought a bed.