April 9, 2024
Pooch Gear: Boater’s Best Friend needs PFD too
Apr 11, 2024 Most dogs can swim but they have more fun…
December 5, 2023
New USCG-Approved Aerosol-based fire system
Dec 7, 2023 Sea-Fire and Fireaway have entered into an…
November 13, 2023
Mustang Survival Child Foam Vest
Nov 16, 2023 Make safety fun again with a stylish and c…
July 25, 2023
Environmentally Friendly Sunscreen
Research shows that close to 14,000 tons of sunscreen w…
November 15, 2022
MAN OVERBOARD!
(Hopefully not!) Give the gift of safety this year with the Outils Oceans Magic Re-Board Emergency Ladder.
November 10, 2022
CANADIAN POWER AND SAIL SQUADRON MEMBERSHIP
Give the gift of a CPS membership this year to join a community of passionate boaters who are committed to safety, boating education, and having fun on the water.
November 10, 2022
MUSTANG MiT 100 AUTO ACTIVATION PFD
It’s always a great idea to upgrade your PFDs. Especially those old, thick and bulky ones sitting in your locker that you make all your guests wear.
November 10, 2022
GIVE THE GIFT OF STRESS-FREE BOATING
C-Tow is Canada’s largest on-water towing fleet that provides 24/7 emergency response, 365 days a year from coast to coast.
October 12, 2022
New Products: Extinguisher Stops Lithium Battery Fires
Fires resulting from lithium battery cell failure are notoriously volatile and fast evolving. Conventional fire suppressant and extinguishing agents are not designed to combat them.
February 23, 2022
Our dog shops Canadian
Perhaps living next door to the boat equipment superpower and on the shipping route from China, we lose track of our own innovative manufacturers.
November 10, 2021
Heading south? These are for the swim platform
Sharkbanz is the first wearable shark deterrent technology created by experienced ocean goers Nathan and David Garrison. Instead of waiting for the next attack to happen, they decided to do something about their underlying fear.
September 2, 2021
Coming soon: Wireless Speedy Trailer Lights
Ten years ago, St. Margaret’s Bay (Halifax), Nova Scotia-based SailTimer Inc. made the first sailboat wind sensor that could transmit to smartphones/apps.
November 24, 2020
Mini ELIDE 4″ FIRE® Extinguishing Ball – Automatic Surveillance Firefighting
Fireball self Extinguisher. It’s a revolutionary self-detonating device designed to extinguish a fire.
October 29, 2020
SONIC BLAST 1oz WITH CLIP
Sonic Blast Horns are a great option for uses where flammability is a concern including industrial safety, construction sites, confined spaces and boating.
September 24, 2020
1st Mate Marine Safety and Security System
The 1st Mate Marine Safety and Security System puts confidence in the palm of your hand with overboard alerts, distress messaging and theft-deterrent functionality.
August 28, 2020
ShockAlarm
ShockAlarm is a floating, continuously monitoring alarm that protects your family and friends from Electrical Shock Drowning.
July 30, 2020
SeaDek Step Kits
Great for slippery trailer fenders, steps, and boat ladders SeaDek Step Kits are made from 5mm thick PE/EVA blended foam material.
July 30, 2020
Flex-Tred® Anti-Slip Tape
FlexTred is a fast and easy way to prevent slip & fall accidents and is ideal for use on stairs, ramps, boat ladders, trucks and trailers.
July 30, 2020
Canadian Invention SeeArch Wins Safety Award
The Canadian Safe Boating Council’s Marine Industry Award (CASBA) recognizes a company that has introduced a product to improve boating safety.
June 24, 2020
Step Pads Provide Sure Grip for Enhanced Safety
Wet decking can compromise passenger safety on boats, particularly when boarding or disembarking. Step-Mate® All Weather Non-Skid Step Pads from Beckson Marine help solve this problem by creating a non-slip surface. And, they have a variety of uses beyond covering decks and stairs.
April 21, 2020
C-Tow Marine Assistance
A C-Tow membership means fast, emergency response 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Each call is personally answered, with C-Tows own local and knowledgeable Captains ready to respond.
April 21, 2020
Do You Have Your Accredited Boating License?
If you are heading out boating on Canadian waters without your PCOC – Pleasure Craft Operators Card, consider heading to the Canadian Power Squadron website first, to study and complete the test online.
April 21, 2020
The Seadog LED Hand Held Rechargeable Light Features High Intensity LEDs
This marine grade LED Rechargeable Handheld Flood Light features five 3W high intensity Bridgelux LEDs which produce 1200 lumens. Fully adjustable, the handle allows the light to be hung or propped.
April 21, 2020
Unprecedented Security, Safety & Comfort for Babies-9-25lbs.
As parents, safety must come first. In designing the Salus Bijoux, Salus stepped outside the confines of existing standards to offer unprecedented security, safety and comfort for babies 9 – 25 lbs.
January 21, 2020
New Products: No wind? No fuel? Grab the boat hook
Few things are as frustrating to a boat owner as being becalmed or running out of fuel—or both. If a tow isn’t available, paddling is the next-best solution. With Davis Instruments Telescoping Paddle/Boat Hook Combination, it’s easy to store this essential piece of safety gear and have a boat hook immediately at the ready when the dock is reached.
July 10, 2019
New Convenient Sized Version of Forespar’s Popular Sta-plug® Emergency Plug
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA – Forespar has just introduced a new smaller size version of their popular form-fitting Sta-Plug® emergency plug. Conveniently sized so that one can be located next to each thru-hull opening, the new Sta-Plug® Mini™ is designed to temporarily stop or slow incoming water in an emergency or for maintenance applications.
December 5, 2018
Safety First
Looking for a great Christmas gift for the Offshore sailor on your list? This being a Marblehead to Halifax Race year it’s a good time to check out a few of the latest lifesaving devices available.
July 11, 2018
Stuff that works: Night Saver throwing line
Canada Rope promises that its new Night Saver Rope will illuminate at night and act as a reference guide back to safety for a person in distress.
April 24, 2018
Fogh Marine stores to accept dated flares
While they are no longer a part of the CPS Flare Program, Fogh Boat Supplies and Fogh Marine, both in the GTA, will be collecting expired marine flares this year as we have every year for over 15 years.
December 19, 2017
Be a better boater put safety first
Safety at Sea Courses, in my opinion are a must for all offshore racers. I would also recommend the course to all Bluewater sailors and anyone planning to travel throughout the Pacific Northwest.
September 27, 2017
Could it happen here? (And if it did am I covered?)
With all the devastation in the eastern Caribbean a natural question to ask is ‘is our boat in that kind of risk.’ In Canada, the answer is largely ‘no’ but there is a chance.
July 11, 2017
Safety and Flare Return Days Interim Report
For 2017 there were a total of 31 events planned and 2 were cancelled for a total of 29 events. All of the events have now taken place. The earliest was on April 1st and the last on June 17th.
June 7, 2017
NEW Boating Safety App
Discover Boating Canada recently launched a new Boating Safety App. We are pleased to let our members know that CPS-ECP was involved in the development of this new app and contributed content to it.
May 10, 2017
Vessel Preparedness and How To Get A Free Courtesy Check
Every year thousands of boaters go out on the water without the proper safety equipment that is required by law.
April 25, 2017
Discover Boating Makes it Easier to Boat Safely
Just launched in Canada, it’s the Discover Boating Safety app. Indispensable to the Canadian boater, itfeatureseverythingyouneed to ensure a safe and fun time on the water, no matterwhere or how you go boating.
March 7, 2017
Safety Equipment Education and Flare Disposal Days Are Back!
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.
February 7, 2017
NEW Boating Safety App
Discover Boating Canada recently launched a new Boating Safety App. We are pleased to let our members know that CPS-ECP was involved in the development of this new app and contributed content to it.