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.
September 12, 2017
South Shore Marine exports first fibreglass IOD
We have reported previously on South Shore Marine’s International One Design build Zepher II. Apparently the first fibreglass IOD built in North America in the last 10 years, she has been sold and was recently delivered to her new home at the Manhattan Yacht Club.
September 12, 2017
Opti Nationals held at RNSYS
Here’s wrap-up of the Opti racing at RNSYS. By the way, we love Mini Me the committee boat.
September 12, 2017
Martin’s River Regatta 2017
It has been 20 years since the late marine artist Bill Gilkerson and fellow Martin’s River resident, Chip Dickison came up with the idea of a Labour Day get-together for local boats, with some informal racing thrown in.
September 12, 2017
J/24 Fleets invade Port Credit Yacht Club for the drive HG 2017 Worlds
Whether your style is weeknight beer-can racing or competing on the world stage – the J/24 is undeniably the most popular racing keelboat to make waves around the world.
September 12, 2017
A bit of power boat glamour
There has no doubt been a huge amount of improvement in recreational boat design in the last 100 years. Thanks to modern materials boats are faster and easier to handle.
September 12, 2017
Bamse Cup 2017
The big boats get the glory but the small boats make the sailor. Nothing can be further from the truth when it comes to youth sailing.
August 23, 2017
Toronto Sail-In Cinema braves crummy weather
The weather didn’t fully cooperate but Toronto Port Authority (TPA) Sugar Beach Sail-In Cinema returned for its annual free movie festival on the city’s waterfront on August 17-19.
August 22, 2017
Chester Race Week 2017
Chester Race Week wrapped up on Saturday, August 19th after four days of racing which saw everything from sunshine and gentle winds, to near gales, waves and rain. Michael Dunn covered the event and here is his day by day review…
August 22, 2017
Cold Water Immersion Workshops
The Canadian Safe Boating Council will be hosting 1-day (General Interest) and 2-day (instructor) Cold Water Immersion/Rescue Workshops on September 15th& 16th from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
August 22, 2017
Learn How to Predict Weather for Your Next Boating Season! (in the comfort of your own home)
CPS-ECP is offering INTRODUCTION TO WEATHER for Recreational Boaters, as an online pilot course, beginning September 25th, 2017.
August 22, 2017
Desolation Sound in September
Autumn is a wonderful time to cruise Desolation Sound, offering warm September weather, favourable breezes for sailing, bright days and cooling nights.
August 22, 2017
COSA sets the bar high introducing the sport of sailing
Central Okanagan Sailing Association (COSA) coach, Devin Rubadeau (right) accepts the Rotary Club of Kelowna’s generous donation $5,000 to our Able Sail program.
August 22, 2017
Jackson’s Point Harbour Redevelopment May Benefit Residents and Boaters
Jackson’s Point Harbour is located on the south shores of Lake Simcoe, west of Georgina Island at Bonnie Blvd in Jackson’s Point. Recently, the owners of Bonnie Boats offered their business and property for sale.
August 22, 2017
You Did What For Me? New Obligations for People who provide Support to Boats Racing
People from parents to coaches to boat professionals to weather experts all support competitors in their efforts to race their boats.
August 22, 2017
Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron Welcomes Young Athletes From Around The World To The 2017 Canadian Optimist Championships
Beginning last Sunday and running until Saturday August 26, host club, the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron (RNSYS)…
August 22, 2017
Port Credit In-Water Show starts tomorrow
This year’s 27th Port Credit In-Water Boat Show, hosted by Port Credit Harbour Marina and Bristol Marine and running August 25 – 27, is sure to draw boaters and would-b boaters to Port Credit’s beautiful waterfront.