February 9, 2016
Stay Off the Ice…Period
Members of the Tiny Township Fire Department in Simcoe County, Ontario participated recently in ice rescue training…
February 9, 2016
Government of Croatia Approves IYT’s ICC Without The Prior Requirement of Additional IYT Certification
IYT has recently written a “stand alone” 40 hour course for the International Certificate of Competency (ICC)…
February 9, 2016
The Moorings – Experience Miami: Day Charters Now Available
Experience the thrill of a Moorings yacht charter in America’s backyard. Ideal for travellers of all types, Miami features a wealth of activities and attractions – from world-famous South Beach to amazing snorkelling spots, mouthwatering restaurants, laid-back bars and more…
February 9, 2016
New Evolution Sails Canada Website
Evolution Sails Canada is pleased to announce the launch of their new website…
February 9, 2016
Volvo Penta Action Services Goes Global
The around-the-clock customer care service provided by Volvo Penta has been significantly expanded to offer global coverage in 28 languages worldwide…
February 9, 2016
CORK Remembers Valued Contributors Ila Colborne and Bruce Pearcy
It is with the greatest regret that the CORK Board of Directors forwards this notice of the passing of both Bruce Pearcy on February 1, 2016 and Ila Colborne on February 4, 2016…
February 9, 2016
Sunfish Expands its Horizons
Sunfish began its life in the 1950s more of a flat surfboard with a sail and a rudder on it which influenced today’s design of windsurfs and stand up paddle boards…
February 9, 2016
Nova Scotian Brothers Qualify Canada for Olympic Sailing Event
Brothers place 2nd in 470 medal race, qualify Canada but not themselves…
February 9, 2016
MD Marine Acquires MGL Boat Insurance: Quebec
MD Marine Insurance is pleased to announce the acquisition of the MGL Boat Insurance book…
February 9, 2016
How Can CPS-ECP Members Help Boaters Prepare for Boating Season?
Every year boaters ask me and many of our CPS-ECP members what they can do at the beginning of the boating season to be well prepared?
February 9, 2016
New CPS-ECP Member Benefit also Helps Squadrons
Steveston Marine & Hardware was established in 1941 to serve the commercial fishermen in the Village of Steveston, British Columbia…
February 9, 2016
Apply Now to Become a Director of CPS-ECP! Deadline February 28, 2016
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 2016 Annual General Meeting…
January 28, 2016
Ken Read and Canadian Yachting at the Royal Canadian Yachting Club
Imagine having a 100 foot super-maxi with close to 12,000 square footage of sail area downwind (that’s 2-1/2 basketball courts for you sport fans) at your disposal with the one purpose of setting passage and race records!
January 27, 2016
Cruisers Yachts Announces 54 Cantius
Yacht carries the torch of new design direction for the series…
January 26, 2016
The Sail Canada Rolex Sailor of the Year Awards
Sail Canada and Rolex Canada are proud to present the Sailor of the Year Awards…
January 26, 2016
MD Marine Insurance Has Some Great News For Boaters In Canada
MD Marine is excited to announce great news about boat insurance rates that will positively affect current and potential clients…
January 26, 2016
CPS-ECP Member, Instructor and Partner Win CASBA Awards
The Canadian Safe Boating Awards or “CASBAs” represent the best of what’s happening on and around the recreational waters across this country.
January 26, 2016
Sydney North Saanich Yacht Club to Host 2 Sail Canada Certified Race Management Training Courses
Sold your boat and still want to stay involved with racing or just want to learn more about sailboat racing and how races are conducted? Here is your chance…
January 26, 2016
Victoria Boat Show Feb 19-21, 2016
Back this February 2016 and in conjunction with Island Outfitters, Canwest Productions is pleased to produce the largest and most successful Boat, Fishing, & Outdoor Show on Vancouver Island to date…
January 26, 2016
48th Annual Southern Straits Sailing Race Info Night
Greetings Island Sailors. The Nanaimo Yacht Club is pleased to host a presentation by the West Vancouver Yacht Club titled “So you wanna do Straits?”…
January 26, 2016
Brentwood Bay Power Squadron 2016 Cruising Schedule
Vancouver Island boater’s, the Brentwood Bay Power Squadron has an open invitation to joint them for some fun filled summer cruising…
January 26, 2016
Profile: Nor’Easter Boats
Just like Stuart McLean’s fictitious “Vinyl Café”, Nor’easter Boats may not be big, but it’s small, and that’s the way owner Jens-Arne Mayer-Rahlfs likes it…
January 26, 2016
Profile: Mahone Marine
After a 22 year career as a yacht professional, culminating with a tint as skipper of a 140ft super yacht in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, Zack Green decided it was time to return to his roots on the shores of Nova Scotia’s beautiful Mahone bay…
January 26, 2016
Making New Sails for Columbia II
Making a suit of sails for the 141’ schooner Columbia II does pose a few challenges for a sail loft measuring 30’ x 60’. The schooner’s mainsail is 87.3’ x 74.2’.
January 26, 2016
Michele Stevens Sailloft: New Staff Member
Michele Stevens Sailloft recently welcomed their new office manager Tanya Hickey. Tanya brings over 25 years’ experience in customer service and administration.
January 26, 2016
Life Aboard Lizze Belle: Featured Video
Nova Scotia native David Welsford has made a nice documentary about his cruising life aboard his 50 year old Herreshoff H28 ketch “Lizzie Belle”.
January 26, 2016
New BC Marina Benefits From High-speed Boat Lifts
Situated 240 miles northeast of Vancouver is scenic Okanagan Lake and Manteo Resort Waterfront Hotel and Villas, of Kelowna, British Columbia.
January 26, 2016
2016 Progressive® Insurance Miami Show: New Location And Ticket Discount
The 2016 Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show® is moving from the Miami Beach Convention Center to Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin!
January 26, 2016
Education, Understanding And Appreciation – Calgary Boat Show
The 2016 Calgary Boat and Sportsmen’s Show is Southern Alberta’s Biggest Outdoor Show. The doors open on Thursday, February 4th at 1:00 pm and will remain open until 5:00 pm on Sunday, February 7th. All OF the action takes place at the BMO Centre, Stampede Park…
January 26, 2016
Halifax International Boat Show February 18-21 2016
Halifax Show Photo Contest Less than a month to go to the 2016 Boat Show! AMTA and the show producers, Master Promotions Ltd are looking forward to the first show in the Halifax Exhibition Centre…
January 26, 2016
Boating BC Announces New Scholarship Fund In Response To Need For Marine Trades
Boating BC Association is pleased to announce a new scholarship fund to support the ongoing need for qualified technicians in the recreational marine industry…
January 26, 2016
Victoria Boat Show Feb 19-21, 2016
Back this February 2016 and in conjunction with Island Outfitters, Canwest Productions is pleased to produce the largest and most successful Boat, Fishing, & Outdoor Show on Vancouver Island to date…
January 26, 2016
Canadian Yachting at 2016 Vancouver Boat Show
With an upswing in attendance and vendors generating onsite sales and leads, the 54th annual Vancouver International Boat Show came to a close on Sunday, January 24, 2016..
January 26, 2016
Webinar: Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Asian Carp Program: Where Are We Now?
Registration is now open for Asian Carp Canada’s 6th webinar…
January 26, 2016
Canadian Couple are Recipients of the 2015 CCA Far Horizon Award
Far Horizons Award Goes to Kaspar and Trisha Schibli…
January 26, 2016
Oceans of Nautical Fun for Little Mariners at Seattle Boat Show
Complimentary activities include toy boat building, block and tackle tug of war, aqua paddlers, sailing dinghy rigging, scavenger hunt, test trampoline, nautical photo booth, movies and more…
January 26, 2016
ORACLE TEAM USA Using TeXtreme® Technology to Defend America’s Cup Title
ORACLE TEAM USA will continue its cooperation with TeXtreme® as the preferred supplier of carbon fiber materials used to produce composite parts for the team’s catamarans…
January 26, 2016
Port of Bremerton, Washington Installs New Wi-Fi System at Bremerton and Port Orchard Marinas
Robust, high-speed system ensures boaters can seamlessly and easily work and entertain themselves while enjoying the marinas other top-notch amenities…
January 26, 2016
NEW CPS-ECP Member Benefit FUGAWI – Navigation Software and more
Fugawi has been an innovator in GPS applications and digital charts for mobile devices, embedded electronics, desktop computers, and web services since 1995…