April 11, 2017
Brad Willauer’s Family crew will rotate helm on Marblehead to Halifax Race
Seventy-three year old Brad Willauer is one of the veterans of the Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race. He has been participating since he was a teenager, usually working the foredeck on someone else’s boat.
April 11, 2017
Sail Training Opportunities all at Shediac Bay Yacht Club
Boasting a protected marina handy to the town of Shediac, which is just a short drive from Moncton, the Shediac Bay Yacht is a convenient spot for sail training for young and old.
April 11, 2017
New Brunswick’s Largest Boat Show Draws Huge Crowds at Weekend Event
With a hint of spring in the air, the 2017 edition of New Brunswick’s largest boat show welcomed a massive crowd of boaters eager to kick off the new season shopping for boats, gear and equipment for all their favourite outdoor activities.
April 11, 2017
Mahone Bay Heritage Awards
We had a brief history of the schooner Atlantica in the last issue of ONBOARD. If you’d like to know more about the boat, her origins and owners, and you live near Mahone Bay, you’re in luck.
April 11, 2017
Cape Henry 21 Halfway Party
In traditional plank on frame boat building it is the custom to have some sort of celebration when the shutter plank is put in place. The shutter plank being the last plank to be fitted, usually somewhere near the waterline.
March 22, 2017
It’s A-Boat Time: Moncton Set to Welcome 2017 Edition of Province’s Largest Boat Show
New Brunswick’s largest boat show sets sail this spring! The 2017 edition of the Moncton Boat Show takes place March 31st through April 2nd at the Moncton Coliseum.
March 22, 2017
Meet the National Office Crew
Alice has served CPS-ECP as its bookkeeper for over 15 years. Her position involves duties in many areas of the organization’s finances.
March 22, 2017
Safety Equipment Education and Flare Disposal Days are starting in B.C. on April 1st
If your flares have a manufacture date of 2013 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 22, 2017
Nominations For The CPS-ECP National Volunteer Awards
Worthy CPS-ECP volunteers have worked over the last year to advance the mandate and mission of CPS-ECP and contributed to making sure that more and more boaters on our waterways have the knowledge they need to ensure this year’s boating season is a safer one.
March 22, 2017
Ontario Sailing Offers Race Officer Courses This Month
A one-day Level 1 Assistant Race Officer Course covers the duties and responsibilities of an ARO as well as basic compass skills, setting and maintaining start/finish lines, etc.
March 22, 2017
Wrapping it up in SXM (gonzo edition)
Quite possibly the single greatest day of competitive sailing that I have ever witnessed
March 22, 2017
Contact CPS for Recreational Vessel Courtesy Checks and Flare Disposal Days
In 2016 Squadron members conducted about 1750 RVCCs. 57% of those RVCCs were first time checks and 57% were conducted on boats under 9 meters in length.
March 21, 2017
Free Tuition – Boating Ontario Pre-Apprentice Program
The Boating Ontario association in Partnership with Georgian College (Midland Campus) is offering a Pre-Apprenticeship Marine Engine Technician program.
March 21, 2017
At Last! Victoria, BC Welcomes Canada’s First Purpose Built Luxury Yacht Marina
The long-anticipated Victoria International Marina will welcome its first guests to the new 28-slip facility this summer, with space for yachts between 65 and 175 feet.
March 21, 2017
Eight Bells: Che DeCastro
Che Decastro died on March 6 at 49 years in a freak swimming accident in St Maarten.
March 21, 2017
Booty’s Boat Locker is a Welcome Addition to Port Sidney Marina
Boater have something to cheer about at the Port Sidney Marina. The opening of the new Chandlery “ Booty’s Boat Locker” on the upper deck at the floating Welcome Centre and Offices at the Port Sidney Marina had its grand opening on Friday, March 17.
March 20, 2017
Restoration Projects
While new builds are few these days several local yards are doing a busy trade in restoration and repair. The large inventory of old fibreglass boats, many of classic design and sturdy build, make great candidates for restoration.
March 20, 2017
Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association (NSBA) awards
Although commercial work continues to dominate boatbuilding in Nova Scotia, with an ongoing boom in construction for the lobster fishing industry, two companies working mostly on the recreational side, were recognised for their efforts.
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.