Board of Directors
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. The Nominating Committee is responsible to, and reports to, the CPS-ECP Board of Directors. It is the responsibility of the Nominating Committee to select the best possible candidates to fill positions on the CPS-ECP Board of Directors...
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Member Benefits
New CPS-ECP Member Benefit also Helps Squadrons
Steveston Marine & Hardware is proud to be the preferred online marine retail supplier to CPS-ECP members across Canada. You can now access their legendary service nationwide through their online store, which has over 88,000 items—the largest online chandlery in Canada. Steveston Marine & Hardware carries all the major brand names and more...
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Preparedness
How Can CPS-ECP Members Help Boaters Prepare for the Boating Season?
Each season thousands of boaters go out on the water without the proper safety equipment required by law. This equipment can be of great benefit and comfort and can mean the difference between a great day out on the water and a potential disaster.
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Perspective
Some Views from the Back of the Boat with Ken Read
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! Add to this an employer saying to you, "Go out and win races and then people will buy our product!" That lucky guy is no other than Ken Read...
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Boat Reviews
Canadian Yachting Launches Boat Reviews Database
Canadian Yachting proudly announces our new online Boat Reviews database. With a comprehensive collection of in depth boat reviews, both power and sail, dating back as far as 1979 we invite you to browse our new and growing list…
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Racing
Nova Scotian Brothers Qualify Canada for Olympic Sailing Event
In a tight race at the ISAF World Cup in Miami, Jacob and Graeme Chaplin-Saunders came out victorious and secured Canada a spot in the men's 470 event at the 2016 Summer Games…
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Safety
Stay Off the Ice…Period
Ice cover in Ontario this year is unsafe in general. There have been several casualties of thin ice on the water bodies. If you haven't tested the ice where you are do not go out onto it…
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Volvo Penta
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. Volvo Penta's extensive network of over 3,500 dealers is the first line of support for customers. Now, the global dealer network is backed up by Volvo Penta Action Service globally...
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Charters
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...
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People
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…
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Boat Shows
Halifax Boat Show Digital Show Guide Here
Show organizers are looking forward to the first show in the Halifax Exhibition Centre. With a theme of summer: Have Boat Have Summer, the show will feature what 'lies beneath' with stories from shipwreck hunter Terry Dwyer, artifact finder Wayne Mushrow, panel discussions, seminars, cooking afloat demonstrations and a visit from a Mermaid. Download your show guide...
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Launches
Cameron Shipyards and the "Katie Belle"
Cousins Evan and Nick Densmore have busy been getting their schooner "Katie Belle" rigged and ready for sea trials. With the incredible task of designing and building the 22 metre wooden schooner behind them, they were not put off by the challenge of managing the world's highest tides to navigate their deep draft vessel down the Stewiacke River and across the Minas Basin to Parrsboro...
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Canada Parks
Several BC Yacht Clubs Support the Parks Canada Park Host Program
Member of the MBYC may contact the Park Host Coordinator and volunteer to act as a Park Host. Having been briefed by the Coordinator they will qualify to sign up for available dates, attend and tie up to the applicable Park Host Slip, and assume the duties of the Park Host while in attendance...
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Certification
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) which we are delighted to announce has been approved by the Government of Croatia for the operating of private yachts & bareboat charters in Croatian waters for vessels up to 30 gross tons. There is no longer a requirement to have an additional IYT certificate such as the International Bareboat Skipper...
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Darwin Awards?
Sailors Rescued from 'Floating Skip' for the Ninth Time
Two 'Captain Calamities' have vowed to continue their disaster-struck voyage despite needing help from emergency services nine times…
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