Headlines
CPS-ECP Making Waves
CPS-ECP Squadrons, members and staff have been working hard to promote CPS-ECP and boating safety this spring. Here are a few of the headlines from across the country…
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Safety
Say, "Happy Father's Day" With A PFD - Personal Floatation Device/Life Jacket
Boating has been an essential part of life for millions of Canadians. More than 100 Canadian men drowned last year and not all were weak swimmers according to the Canadian Safe Boating Council. Many had boated for years and most of them had lifejackets with them. The problem is, they don't wear them. It should also be noted the ½ of the boating incidents happen on sunny, warm days.
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Racing
7 Nova Scotia Athletes named to the Canadian Sailing Team
The sailors named are: Paul Tingley (Sonar), Corinne Peters (Radial), Erin Rafuse (49er FX), Jacob & Graeme Chaplin Saunders (470), Max Flinn (49er), and Allie Surette (470)…
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Boxing Rock Cup Set for June 18
Only a few more sleeps until Sail Nova Scotia hosts one of the most popular regattas of the year, the Boxing Rock Cup, formerly the Harbour Race…
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Business Profile
The Boat Shop Ltd.
While studying commerce at St. Mary's University in Halifax, Chris LeBlanc found a useful sideline maintaining and repairing boats and motors. At first it was just for friends and family, but he soon found a growing demand for his services…
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Environment
Halifax Waterfront Marina Proudly flying the Blue Flag
The waterfront in Halifax has come a long way from the days when we had to climb fences around condemned wharves just to get ashore…
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Rendezvous
Nova Scotia Schooner Association 2016 Gathering in Hubbards
In the summer of 1961 a group a schooner enthusiasts gathered on the harbour in Hubbards, NS to form the Nova Scotia Schooner Association (NSSA). This summer, 55 years later, the association’s members will be returning to Hubbards for their annual gathering…
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Vikings
They're Baaack
The Draken Harald Harfagre Expediton just arrived in North America at St. Anthony, Newfoundland not far from the location of the first known Viking settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows…
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CY Snapshot
CY Reader Showing Off New CPS-ECP Burgee
Janet Tremble proudly displays her new CPS-ECP burgee at Henry's in San Souci, Georgian Bay. Enter the CPS-ECP Flag Contest here…
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New Initiatives
Government Announces New Funding for Safe Boating Practices
Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, has announced new funding under Transport Canada's Boating Safety Contribution Program for initiatives that promote safe boating practices and behaviours in Canada…
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Entertaining Onboard
CY Evening Cruise with Club Carnivore
On a gorgeous sunny May evening recently, the Canadian Yachting staff were treated to an evening sail aboard Lynn and Pat Lortie's Adamant 1, complete with delicious snacks and Lynn's custom audio soundtrack, which may have taken us back a few years…
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CY Featured Video
Daily Engine Check on an MJM Yachts 40z
Join Chris Hughes of MJM Yachts as he steps us through this daily engine check on the MJM 40z…
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Road to Rio
COC Unveils Rio 2016 Canada Olympic House
The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) has announced its partnership with internationally renowned Canadian design firm, Yabu Pushelberg - the masterminds behind the design of Canada Olympic House in Rio…
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Canadians Target Podium at 2016 Para World Championships
The 2016 Para World Championships marks the final showdown between all the major players preparing for the Rio Paralympic Games in September….
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