CPS - ECP News
Chief Commander’s Holiday Message
It's that time of year again. Lights, decorations, music, wrapping paper, cards, planning get togethers with family and friends, and a "to do" list that looks (and feels) way too long.
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National Office Closure
The National Office of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons will be closed for the holidays between Christmas and New Year's. The National Office hours during this time will be as follows…
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Boats
Cabot 36 - a plastic classic from Cape Breton
It was the early 1970s and the Cape Breton Development Corporation (DEVCO) was charged with finding new trades for miners who had been made redundant by mine closures.
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Open Bic dinghy…. a new generation
In the early summer I had the opportunity to have coffee with a dear friend from my university years. Though we hadn't seen each other in many years, the passage of time became irrelevant…
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Boats for the Holidays
How about a Ranger Tug for Xmas?
At the boat shows, the Ranger Tugs' classic tugboat lines always grab the crowds, with the wives and children most likely to want to stop and have a better look. Well, they should, because the Ranger Tugs R-23 deserves a second look…a long look in fact.
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Boat Shows
It's Photo Time!
Time for the fabulous Halifax International Boat Show 2019 Photo Contest. Photos should be taken in Atlantic Canada in 2018 and this year they have two categories…
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CYOB Inbox
December 20, 2018 - Shark bites
Readers give us a bit of feedback on the 60th anniversary of the Shark 24.
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Boat Sense
Why pricing matters in today's marketplace
Having your sail or powerboat priced accurately is the best way to ensure that your boat will sell in a reasonable time frame yet also achieve the highest price possible.
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Blog
Cruising in the Grenadines
For at least ten years, six of us, all members at Toronto's Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club, have been talking about chartering a boat in the Caribbean. We finally put our money down…
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Preview
Coming in CY February - Cruisers' 46 Cantius
The 46 Cantius is the latest evolution of Cruisers Yachts' Cantius line - now there are five models from 42 to 60 feet. The new 46 Cantius is a great example of "easy boating" the way Volvo Penta imagined it…
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Ask Andrew
Bilge Maintenance
When a boat is in the water, the bilge will often collect water that enters the boat from weather, interior leaks, and via the stuffing box. Within the bilge the bilge pumps pump water from the bilge…
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POTW
December 20, 2018 - What to wear!
Andrew Muscat and Jordan Peters of Fort Erie ON run triple 700-Merc Stress Relief and provided this impressive shot: The second in our series comes from East Coast Editor, Glen Cairns …
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Shopping
Boater Holiday gifts
The folks at Gill are all about Christmas and, no surprise, you can order clothing and accessories for everyone on your list online here.
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Shows
New features at TIBS
The Toronto Boat Show has added a lot of new programming this year. Some new highlights include: The Royal Canadian Air Force's CH-146 Griffon Search and Rescue Helicopter…
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In case you missed it
Instructor-facilitated online classes
Become an armchair sailor this winter with instructor-facilitated online classes plus in-person support from a CPS-ECP mentor...
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Help determine the direction of CPS-ECP: Join the CPS-ECP Board of Directors
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) is accepting applications for Director positions from you the members of CPS-ECP, both men and woman.
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