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
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
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.
August 22, 2017
NS at the Canada Games
The Canada Games Sailing events wrapped up on August 4thin Gimli, Manitoba, with Nova Scotia sailors winning three medals.
August 22, 2017
Nova Scotia Schooner Association
The folks at the NSSA had a successful race week as this note from Rochelle clearly shows…
August 22, 2017
Metroland Publishing announces that it will no longer be publishing Marine print or digital products, including PORTS.
Metroland Publishing on August 11 that the company will no longer publish Boating Business, Boatguide and Ports.
August 22, 2017
Eight Bells: John Roy
John Alexander Roy passed away quietly at home on August 12 after a short battle with cancer. He was 61.
August 9, 2017
Don’t forget to submit your photo! Contest ends August 31st
Share a picture of yourself hoisting the CPS-ECP flag (regular member or life member flag) on Twitter or Facebook and be entered to win Kanto Living YU2 Desktop Speakers!
August 9, 2017
CPS-ECP Staff Retirement
Alice Hinton has informed CPS-ECP that she will be retiring on August 31, 2017 after more than 17 years of service.
August 9, 2017
Join us in Charlottetown October 24 – 29, 2017
It’s that time again and a FINAL reminder that if you have not registered for the National Conference and AGM in Charlottetown, PEI the COST will be INCREASING from $230 to $260 AFTER September 11 so please be sure to register TODAY!
August 9, 2017
Crate’s Yacht Expo this weekend Port of Orillia
Crate’s Lake Country Boats is bringing one of the largest and most prestigious collections of new and pre-owned boats ever to grace the docks of the Orillia In-Water Boat Show, August 11 – 13.
August 9, 2017
Canada Summer Games Sailing
Gimli Yacht Club volunteers and the Canada Games ensured that the officials and athletes were well taken care of during the course of the week.
August 9, 2017
International SIX Metre World Championship September 15th to 21st
Royal Victoria Yacht Club will race, Wildcat ll in the 2017 International Six Metre World Championship hosted by the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club from September 15 to the 21st.
August 9, 2017
Newfoundland Screech
The Newfoundland Screech is a 600 Nm sail from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland, Canada.
August 9, 2017
Western Canada Jeanneau Rendezvous
The Fraser Yacht Sales team, (and recent recipients of the 2017 Jeanneau Dealer of the Year Award) was very proud to once again host the 2017 Western Canada Jeanneau Rendezvous from June 16-18 at Poets Cove on South Pender Island.
August 9, 2017
Sidney Poker Run “Start your engines!”
The Sidney Poker Run has been resurrected and has become a fun, successful event for the Town of Sidney.
August 9, 2017
Registration Now Open For 2017 Salty Dawg Fall Rally™ to the Caribbean
Heading to the Caribbean this winter – here’s a way to have some company on the way.
August 9, 2017
Vids OnBoard – Centurion Ri237
The Ri237 is already the official World Wake Surfing Championship towboat.
July 25, 2017
Fly the CPS-ECP Flag and Win!
Share a picture of yourself hoisting the CPS-ECP flag (regular member or life member flag) on Twitter or Facebook and be entered to win Kanto Living YU2 Desktop Speakers!
July 25, 2017
Western Ontario District Rendezvous
The Western Ontario District held its annual Rendezvous this year at Belle River Marina on beautiful Lake St. Clair in the heart of the Great Lakes. Since it was June 23-25, the theme was Canada 150.
July 25, 2017
Saving on insurance is great, Winning is better
CPS-ECP has partnered with Cowan Insurance Group to provide insurance products to its members. Cowan’s comprehensive coverage and discounts are available exclusively to you as a CPS-ECP member.
July 25, 2017
Online Course Offered by CPS-ECP
Twenty students from across Canada, Halifax to Vancouver, studied Near Shore Marine Navigation Level 1, Seamanship, from the comfort of their own home or office during the spring term of 2017.
July 25, 2017
Designer Doug Peterson – eight bells at 71
The San Diego Union-Tribune reports: On the same day the United States lost the America’s Cup to New Zealand, a San Diegan who designed Cup-winning boats for both countries died after a long bout with cancer.