Welcome to the CPS-ECP Onboard eNewsletter
Through the support of our partner Canadian Yachting magazine, all CPS-ECP English speaking members who have a current email address will receive this bi-weekly eNewsletter called CPS-ECP Onboard starting in January 2016. Each edition of the eNewsletter will include newsworthy items from CPS-ECP and from around the world and will be sent by CPS-ECP to its members at no additional cost as a benefit of membership. Enjoy!
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Skills & Training
CPS-ECP Boating Skills Virtual Trainers Coming to a Boat Show Near You
CPS-ECP has acquired two more Boating Skills Virtual Trainers (BSVT). This is a simulator model jointly developed by United States Power Squadrons and Virtual Driver Interactive. This unit will allow boaters to practice the basics of recreational small boat handling...
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Education
Learn Weather Safety With the New CPS-ECP Weather Course
We have developed a brand new weather course which is very specific to the Canadian boating environment. It provides the knowledge and seamanship advice to help you have safe, enjoyable boating experiences in and around Canadian waters..
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Environment
Canadian Yachting Presents:Mark Mattson, Canada's Waterkeeper, at the Toronto Boat Show
Canadian Yachting Presents Mark Mattson - Canada's Waterkeeper TODAY at 6:30 at the Toronto Boat Show…
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Boat Shows
2016 Toronto International Boat Show: Download Digital Guide Here
Open Chrome and type "about:plugins" into the Address Bar at the top2. Find Chrome PDF Viewer in the list and click the Disable link to prevent PDFs from loading within Chrome)
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Featured Video
2016 Azimut 55 S Yacht Sea Trial
Derek Mader of Executive Yacht in Toronto shows Canadian Yachting Managing Editor Andy Adams through the magnificent Azimut 55 S Express Yacht in the Toronto Outer Harbour.Read the full boat review of the Azimut 55S in Canadian Yachting's latest edition...
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Waterways
Parks Canada Offering New and Repeat Promotions for 2016: Check Them Out
New Boat Purchase at the Boat Show = Free Season of Lockage New this year, those who buy a new boat at the Toronto International Boat Show will receive from Parks Canada a FREE SEASONS PASS for lockage on Canada's Historic Canals: The Trent-Severn Waterway, The Rideau Canal and The Quebec Canals...
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Environment
Invasive Species: Register for Asian Carp Canada Webinar
The latest webinar in the Asian Carp Canada webinar series highlights Dr. Chris Wilson discussing how early detection of aquatic invasive species is essential for developing and implementing rapid response strategies…
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Product Focus
Raymarine Quantum Wireless CHIRP Radar
Raymarine Quantum Radar, by FLIR, is the next generation of marine radar featuring CHIRP pulse compression technology.
Setting a new standard for compact solid state radar, Quantum delivers superior radar imaging on both long and extremely short ranges. Integrated Wi-Fi and thin cabling simplifies installation plus Quantum's energy efficient and lightweight design provides safe radiated emissions and substantially reduced power consumption. ..
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Crossings
World's Largest Viking Ship Sails from Norway to America in 2016
Draken Harald Hårfagre, the largest Viking Ship built in modern times is preparing to explore the world and will sail across the North Atlantic Ocean in the summer of 2016…
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Causes
Sailing4Handicaps with the Lagoon 410
A few months ago, Lagoon announced its partnership with the Sailing4handicaps project, this young couple (one of them a Paralympic champion) who converted the cockpit of their Lagoon 410 S2 Imagine into a consulting-room for people requiring orthopaedic prostheses. These are built, in situ, thanks to a 3D printer...
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Safety
Two Incidents of Armed Piracy Against Sailing Vessels Reported in the Caribbean
OCC Commodore John Franklin has issued an alert to vessels sailing in waters between Trinidad and Tobago and Grenada. In the last 10 days there have been reports of two incidents of piracy against sailing vessels north of Trinidad…
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Racing
Kelowna Yacht Club to Host Melges24 Nationals
Kelowna Yacht Club will host the 2016 Melges 24 Canadian National Championship from June 24-26 in Kelowna, B.C. The special class of boat, a 24-foot light high-performance racer, will be sailed by all competitors in the championships that promises the fastest race speeds seen on Okanagan Lake...
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More Boat Shows
The Vancouver International Boat Show Introduces a Family-sized Grand Prize
The Vancouver International Boat Show marks its 54th annual event this January, featuring its staple grand prize giveaway suitable for adventure-seekers, cottage-owners and the whole family. With support from Yamaha Canada and the G3 Dealers of BC (GA Checkpoint Yamaha, Kelowna Yamaha & Marine and Parker Marine Group), organizers are thrilled to give away a free family-sized fishing boat to one lucky winner!
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The 2016 Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen's Show
"If you are an outdoor enthusiast the 2016 Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen's Show is a must attend event," says Pamela Ziwani, Assistant Show Manager - Alberta, "this show covers all aspects of the outdoor lifestyle including boating, offroading, fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, adventure tourism, destination travel locations, and every conceivable outdoor related product and service as well as organizations devoted to education, conservation and preservation."
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Dealers
Dufour Aligns with Swans Yacht Sales
Dufour Yachts recently announced the appointment of Pickering, Ontario based Swans Yacht Sales as their exclusive dealer for Ontario, Manitoba and the Lake Ontario region of New York State. Dufour Area Sales Director Eric Macklin said: "Swans is a perfect fit with Dufour. The depth of experience and exceptional dedication to serving customers provides a springboard to launch both our companies to the next level. We are thrilled to have connected at the right time with such a well-respected and capable team!"...
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