March 9, 2016
Second 750-Mile Race to Alaska: June 23, 2016
No motors, no support, all the way to Alaska…
March 9, 2016
Victoria Inner Harbour Boat Show takes place April 28th – May 1st, 2016
The Victoria Inner Harbour Boat Show is hosted by the British Columbia Yacht Brokers Association (BCYBA) and has grown to become the largest in-the-water boat show on the west coast…
March 9, 2016
Colin Mann of Lunenberg Yacht Club
Colin Mann recently stepped down from the Sail Canada Race Management Committee after many years of service. As a Sail Canada certified National Race Officer, he contributes to the on-water delivery of Lunenburg Yacht Club’s weeknight club races, and regattas through Nova Scotia…
March 9, 2016
3 Ways Around the World – A Nautical Adventure
The Maritime Museum of BC, (MMBC) located in Victoria, is holding a once-in-a-lifetime event on March 10, 2016, with three renowned adventurers…
March 8, 2016
Trent-Severn / Rideau Waterways Early Bird Lockage & Mooring Deals End March 31st
Early Bird Pricing on Seasonal Lockage Permit ends March 31st…
March 8, 2016
RC44 Bermuda Cup – Team Aqua Prevails Again
Day two of the RC44 Bermuda Cup threw up less rip roaring conditions. Instead the lighter, more shifty winds placed greater pressure on the tacticians and more emphasis on each crew’s finesse, rather than brute force and survival.
March 8, 2016
MD Marine Insurance is on the Move
The boating community is growing with people looking to relax, unwind and enjoy some fun on the water. MD Marine Insurance has been there to meet this growth and in turn hasgrown as well…
March 8, 2016
Centek BilgeKleen Filter System Prevents Overboard Discharge of Oil & Fuel
The Centek Industries BilgeKleen™ filter system automatically removes oil, gas, diesel fuel and other hydrocarbon pollutants from bilge water before it is discharged overboard…
March 8, 2016
Gear Up for Your Next Outdoor Adventure
The Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen’s Show gets many to turn their thoughts to Spring and all the outdoor activities that will be enjoyed as the warmer weather nears…
March 8, 2016
Garmin Releases Marine Software Update
Garmin just issued its latest marine software update. This free update is available to download now, and provides improved functionality and new features for several echoMAP, echoMAP CHIRP and GPSMAP series devices. ..
March 8, 2016
Boating BC is Appointed to the National Recreational Boating Advisory Council
Lisa Geddes has been appointed to the National Recreational Boating Advisory Council (NRBAC) as an independent stakeholder, for a three-year term…
March 8, 2016
Vancouver Island Cruising Experience (VICE) 2016
There is no preparation for going offshore quite like being offshore. You can do this by joining VICE 2016…
March 8, 2016
New Construction of the Bolsover Dam at Lock 37 on the Trent-Severn
Parks Canada update on work to replace the Bolsover water control dam at Lock 37 in the City of Kawartha Lakes…
March 8, 2016
Gold River Marina improvements
Leigh Robertson, President of Gold River Marina tells us his teamhave been busy over the last few years with expansions and improvements…
March 8, 2016
New Build at Tern Boatworks
Bruce Thompson and his crew at Tern Boatworks already have several fine boats to their credit, including a wooden International One Design and a 38ft Lobsteryacht.
March 8, 2016
Nova Scotia Sea School Summer Registration
Since 1994 the Nova Scotia Sea School (Sea School) has been offering youth, ages 11 to 21, adventure experiences that transform how they see themselves, the world around them and their capacity to contribute to our society.
March 8, 2016
NS Sailors Recognized at Sail Canada Rolex Awards
In February Sail Canada honoured the best sailors of 2015 at an awards ceremony in Toronto and Nova Scotians took home two awards.
March 8, 2016
Online Tickets for Strictly Sail Pacific Available Now
In its 21st year, the West Coast’s largest all-sail boat show will cruise, for the first time, into Richmond, California’s Craneway Pavilion and Marina Bay Yacht Harbor.
March 8, 2016
CY April Issue Sneak Peek
The April 2016 issue of Canadian Yachting magazine includes a beautiful West Coast destination, Swan Lake in B.C. by Linda Leitch, a colourful rundown of Clarity Nicoll’s experience competing in a major regatta in the BVI’s and Jennifer Harker’s Georgian Bay Cruise last summer; all beautiful and inspiring destinations!
February 29, 2016
Canadian Rolex Sailor of the Year Lee Parkhill with Victor Royce President and CEO and Rolex Canada Ltd
On Friday February 26 Lee Parkhill (RCYC) was honoured with the most prestigious National sailing award of the year at the AGO in Toronto, Ontario…
February 24, 2016
Celebrate Canada Day at the Redpath Waterfront Festival, July 1-3
The Redpath Waterfront Festival (RWF) will once again launch the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Great Lakes series in Toronto on Canada Day weekend….
February 24, 2016
Bring Her On Home – Return of the S.S. Keewatin Free e-Book Download
Up until 1925 both Keewatin and Assiniboia carried loose grain from the Lakehead to Port McNicoll. Keewatin’s three holds could carry anywhere from almost 30,000 bushels in Hold #1, a little over 23,000 bushels in Hold #2 to almost 24,500 bushels in Hold #3…
February 24, 2016
New Membership Services Associate Joins the Team at the National Office
CPS-ECP is pleased to announce that Ms. Victoria Thompson has joined their team at the CPS-ECP National Office in the position of Membership Services Associate…
February 24, 2016
Open Invitation to CPS-ECP members from our Member Benefits Partner – Fugawi
Visit their office on Tuesday, March 8 or Wednesday, March 9 anytime between 8:30 am and 7:00 pm for an open house. Come meet their team and find out what is new at Fugawi…
February 24, 2016
Why Should I Take a Boating Course?
A question that I get asked a lot is “why should I take a safe boating course?”
February 23, 2016
Brentwood Bay Power & Sail Squadron Revised 2016 Cruising Calendar
You are encouraged to check out the schedule and make plans….
February 23, 2016
Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen’s Show: March 10 to 13, 2016
The 2016 Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen’s Show is Western Canada’s Biggest Outdoor Show…
February 23, 2016
2nd Annual Gulf Islands to Naniamo Race (GIN) Open for Registration
NOTICE OF RACE GIN (Gulf Islands Nanaimo) race Organized by Blast Performance Sailing Chemainus, British Columbia…
February 23, 2016
The Franklin Expedition – Knowledge-Sharing Events Across Canada
The Parks Canada team regularly participates in events to share its knowledge about the historical expedition of Sir John Franklin and to present its archaeological missions deep into the Canadian Arctic…
February 23, 2016
Whistler Learn to Sail Programs: Now Online for 2016
The Whistler Sailing Association’s 2016 roster of Learn to Sail programs are now posted online. There are Kids and Youths programs as well as Adult programs…
February 23, 2016
Port Credit In-Water Boat Show Announces New Show Director
Vince Pietracupa of Bristol Marine, well known and highly respected in the boating community…
February 23, 2016
Halifax International Boat Show
Pat Nelder, Executive Director of the Atlantic Marine Trades Association (AMTA), owners of the Halifax International Boat Show, tells us this year’s show saw attendance up significantly after last year’s weather challenged event…
February 23, 2016
Sailing CBI: Cape Breton Chartering
The options for chartering in Cape Breton just took a giant leap forward with the arrival of Sailing CBI’s beautiful new 42’ Alpha catamaran…
February 23, 2016
Profile: Seabreeze Boats, Newfoundland
Seabreeze Boats of Centreville Newfoundland have been producing their traditionally styled boats since Glen Meadus purchase the company in 2003. These boats represent an evolutionary design based on the traditional small work boats of the Atlantic region…
February 23, 2016
C-Tow Sails in to the Halifax Harbour, St.Margarets Bay & Mahone Bay
BC based C-Tow Marine Assistance Ltd. have been providing “Peace of Mind at Sea” for the last 31 years to boaters on the West Coast, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River…
February 23, 2016
C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta 2016: June 22 to 26
2016 will be the 14th edition of the C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta and the Notice of Race (NOR) and entry for this event are now open…
February 23, 2016
Canadian Yachting at the 2016 Miami International Boat Show
It was certainly a big change from previous Miami shows as the 2016 Miami International Boat Show opened on February 11th at Miami Marine Stadium Park and Basin.
February 23, 2016
Trent-Severn Historic Site: Fenelon Falls Lock 34 Investment
Parks Canada is pleased to provide an update on work announced in June 2015 that will develop a design concept and architectural plan, for the construction of a renewed Fenelon Falls lockstation building…
February 23, 2016
Perspectives of a Watch Maker, a Godfather and an Award-Winning Yachtsman
“Even if the event is getting bigger and bigger, its soul remains the same….