Education
Why Should I Take a Boating Course?
When it comes to operating a boat, especially a power boat, personal watercraft or sailboat, I often ask the same question and the answer I get is usually very different. Most people believe that operating a boat is much easier that operating a car and I would respectfully suggest that this is far from the truth...
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Member Benefits
Open Invitation to CPS-ECP Members From our Member Benefits Partner - Fugawi
At their Open House Fugawi will present several new products from partners, such as the iAIS from Digital Yacht, the world's first wireless AIS receiver; the 4 Way Multidrop T Piece from Actisense, allowing for multiple drops from the NMEA 2000 backbone; the WindyPlug from LCJ Capteurs, a pen-sized barometer that can connect any LCJ wind sensor to NMEA 2000 systems; and the new Enhanced instrument dashboard in their innovative Fugawi Marine 5 software...
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People
New Membership Services Associate Joins the Team at the National Office
CPS-ECP is pleased to announce that Ms. Victoria Thompson has joined their team at the CPS-ECP National Office in the position of Membership Services Associate. She will be responsible for all membership services related functions, membership administration and will support their Districts and Squadrons as needed..
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Environment
Invasive Phragmites Workshops… Georgian Bay's Wetlands Need You
Georgian Bay Forever is planning two workshops on training and managing invasive Phragmites to help Georgian Bay's coastal wetlands. You, too, can become a Phragbuster…
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19th International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species
The cut-off date for hotel reservations at the ICAIS rate is March 10, 2016, and after that date guest rooms will be provided based on availability and at the prevailing rate at that time. It is strongly recommended to reserve your hotel accommodation early...
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Product Focus
SignalFlags Tool - Get to Know and Use The International Signal Flags
What does this flag mean? The international maritime signal flags represent letters and numbers. In addition to the letter these flags have further meanings in seafaring. The appealing app SignalFlags Tool tells you the meaning of both a stand-alone flag in different maritime situations as well as the meaning of the flag in combination with other flags...
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Waterways
Trent-Severn Historic Site: Fenelon Falls Lock 34 Investment
Parks Canada is pleased to provide an update on work announced in June 2015 that will develop a design concept and architectural plan, for the construction of a renewed Fenelon Falls lockstation building…
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Awards
Volvo Penta Earns 13th Consecutive NMMA Customer Satisfaction Index Award
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has presented the 13th consecutive annual Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) award to Volvo Penta for its gasoline sterndrive engines…
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Boat Shows
Port Credit In-Water Boat Show Announces New Show Director
Vince Pietracupa of Bristol Marine, well known and highly respected in the boating community, has joined as a show director of the Port Credit In-Water Boat Show. He will take the helm immediately in partnership with the Port Credit Harbour Marina...
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2016 Halifax International Boat Show a Rousing Success
Pat Nelder, Executive Director of the Atlantic Marine Trades Association (AMTA), owners of the Halifax International Boat Show, tells us this year's show saw attendance up significantly after last year's weather challenged event. The balmy conditions must have put buyers in a good ...
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Profile
Seabreeze Boats, Newfoundland
Seabreeze Boats of Centreville Newfoundland have been producing their traditionally styled boats since Glen Meadus purchase the company in 2003. These boats represent an evolutionary design based on the traditional small work boats of the Atlantic region. Not flashy, but seaworthy, solid and versatile these boats these are great boats for fishing, cottage or trailerable runabout. ..
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History
Bring Her On Home - Return of the S.S. Keewatin Free e-Book Download
Up until 1925 both Keewatin and Assiniboia carried loose grain from the Lakehead to Port McNicoll. Keewatin's three holds could carry anywhere from almost 30,000 bushels in Hold #1, a little over 23,000 bushels in Hold #2 to almost 24,500 bushels in Hold #3...
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The Franklin Expedition - Knowledge-Sharing Events Across Canada
The Parks Canada team regularly participates in events to share its knowledge about the historical expedition of Sir John Franklin and to present its archaeological missions deep into the Canadian Arctic...
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Waterfront Events
Celebrate Canada Day at the Redpath Waterfront Festival, July 1-3
The Redpath Waterfront Festival (RWF) will once again launch the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Great Lakes series in Toronto on Canada Day weekend. El Galeon, an early colonial Spanish ship and floating museum, Draken Harald Hårfagre the most authentic Viking ship of its kind since 1200 A.D....
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International Cruising
BVIs Announce a Game Changer: Direct Flights to Miami
This is the first service of its kind, and is themed 'A Game Changer': BVI Direct. It is anticipated to have great significance to the development of the Virgin Islands, especially in the area of tourism and financial services…
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Racing
Perspectives of a Watch Maker, a Godfather and an Award-Winning Yachtsman
"Even if the event is getting bigger and bigger, its soul remains the same…." No words better recap six seasons of Les Voiles de St. Barth than those spoken by Richard Mille whose namesake watch company is the regatta's Official Partner…
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C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta 2016: June 22 to 26
2016 will be the 14th edition of the C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta and the Notice of Race (NOR) and entry for this event are now open. The NOR is available on the Clagett website and competitors in the 2.4mR, SKUD 18 and Sonar classes are invited to complete their entries online...
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Tribute
San Diego YC Flies Annapolis YC Burgee from its Flagpole in Wake of AYC Clubhouse Fire
In solidarity with the Annapolis Yacht Club (AYC), which is still recovering from a major fire at their Annapolis clubhouse, the San Diego Yacht Club (SDYC) is now flying the AYC burgee from the SDYC flagpole yardarm. Both clubs are Founding Members of the National Sailing Hall of Fame...
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