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CPS - ECP News
Join us in Victoria for our annual Conference
Participate in this year's National Conference from October 17-19, 2019. Volunteers and boaters from across North America will congregate in Victoria, British Columbia to exchange ideas, have their say in the business of CPS-ECP, attend workshops, network with old friends and meet new ones. It will be a working conference with plenty of time for fun and relaxation. Victoria is situated at the southern tip of Vancouver Island.
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Maritime Radio Course to integrate use of DSC
During the course of the past year, the Maritime Radio Course committee has been working diligently, primarily through teleconferencing, to revise the Maritime Radio Course. The requirement to change the course was primarily driven by the fact that Digital Select Calling (DSC) has become a standard on the radios used by the recreational boating community as well as some commercial operators such as whale watching tour operators and near shore towing vessels.
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Its 'Awards' time……Who are you going to Nominate?
CPS-ECP is made up of extraordinary individuals. Wouldn't you like to make sure those people know how much they are valued and their contribution appreciated? An award is a special way to recognize and thank someone who has contributed exemplary effort to CPS-ECP in the areas of education, membership, volunteers, community, and communications.
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News
Lakeshore Raft party brings back the regatta of old
The LSYC Raft Party Race is happening on June 29th, 2019! This will be the ultimate resurgence of partying and sailing in the Lake Ontario racing scene. Partnered with Parker Media Management, we wanted to get back to the roots of a great regatta; which emphasizes great racing, an awesome party and growing comradery. Our back to basics approach was inspired by the legendary Levels Regattas; which included tough competition...
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30th Easter Seals Regatta !!
Easter Seals Ontario is hosting the 30th Toronto Easter Seals Regatta on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the Mimico Cruising Club. The event involves skippers from the GTA and surrounding area boating community collecting donations and boat sponsorships in support of children with physical disabilities while hosting Easter Seals kids and their families for a great day out on the water.
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Mercury Marine Launches New Mercruiser V8 6.2l 370hp Jet Ready Inboard Engine
Mercury Marine is pleased to announce the launch of the new MerCruiser V8 6.2L 370hp Jet Ready inboard engine.The new Jet Power Inboard uses MerCruiser's 6.2L small block V8 powerplant in an inboard configuration and has a tailstock in place of a transmission to allow for an easy connection to a jet pump via a jackshaft. "This engine provides boat builders, dealers and consumers with a Mercury inboard jet option that provides easy integration with a jet pump…
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Blogs
From the Helm of Adamant 1 - Blog 25 - An excellent winter in the Abacos
It has been hot in the Abacos this winter. Whoever said this area was cool this time of year must have visited in a bad year. We have no complaints about the weather. Anyone contemplating a vacation destination should give this area a second look. Marsh Harbour is the transportation hub as well as the banking and shopping stop.
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POTW
"and one of them is a girl!"
This weeks's Photo of the Week is actually a video, suggested to us by Gord Walker from Thornbury. Please don't try this at home, even if you are a "girl."
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One-design
A New VX One Fleet at RCYC
The Royal Canadian Yacht Club in Toronto has a heritage of fostering one design and handicap racing fleets and currently supports many: Sharks, J-105's, 8 Metres, International 14's along with Offshore/Handicap plus its club-owned Ideal 18's & Sonars. The club has now hatched a new fleet of 14 VX Ones in 2018 and is growing towards 20 in the Toronto area for 2019.As many are owned in syndicates, there are expected to be some 30 owners/co-owners…
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Barbados thrills blog
A week racing in paradise
Earlier this winter it became all too apparent that I needed to get away. As a twice a week around the cans racer at ABYC in Toronto I am not part of the big league racing scene, but as it turns out it wasn't that hard to access. My sailing friend and industry pro, Colin Andrews explained Ondeck Sailing, an Antigua-based charter and individual charter provider who can hook you up for training, offshore sailing or as a pay a-as-you-play crew in any of the many Caribbean winter regattas.
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Racing
2019 CanAm now two days
Youngstown's CanAm Regatta for 2019 will be a two day regatta this year, easier on the crew and family schedules! All the same great racing with top knotch RC work and fun ashore!It's a cordial international competition between two country's minutes across the Niagara River from each other. New boats to the fleet include a J/99, Melges IC 37, Melges 32, to go with the J/88's, J/111, etc.The PHRF fleet will have some quick boats in it.
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A personal account
The Water Rat and Outer Harbour Sailing - 50 years
From my point of view, sailing is a sport, which relies totally on the environment. Sailors use a renewable resource—wind—for our power. Our boats sail across lakes and oceans, and we do not scar the surface. Sailors are extremely concerned about the environment. In fact, one of our 1972 Olympic medalists, Paul Cote, was a founder of Greenpeace. I first became aware of environmental issues in 1966 when I was invited to a luncheon at the Argonaut Rowing Club…
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Ask Andrew
Lifting, launching and trailering
I've had two emails over the past few weeks with a count-down to launch (47 days per the last email), and instructions on how to prep for launch, including properly marking where slings should be placed. Launch-day is filled with boat owners who aren't sure where best to place the slings, and are left to rely on the best experience of the crane directors and travel-lift operators.
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Boat Ownership
Boatswap: A look at international boat sharing
It is very common these days to share your car or house with anyone. However, exchanging your boat is not as common yet. Even though it literally opens up a world of destinations! Sailum is one of the few existing online platforms for boat swap. We would like to get the word 'boat swap' out there and make it available to all boaters worldwide. In the article we introduce the concept, which is FREE for anyone…
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Boats
Templar Marine launches first plug-in electric boat in Western Canada
The Templar Marine Group Ltd. has launched its first plug-in electric 26-foot boat for the North American pleasure craft market. Its flagship Templar Cruiser 26 is the first of five hand built electric propulsion vessels to roll off its innovative new assembly line in Kelowna, BC. The Cruiser 26 is 100% electric, eco friendly, quiet, and maintenance free for year round boating (no winterizing necessary).
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News
C-TOW Marine Assistance 35th Anniversary - 35 Years of Peace of Mind Boating with C-TOW Marine Assistance
In 2019, C-TOW celebrates its 35th anniversary of providing 24/7 "Peace of Mind Boating" for Canada's recreational boaters. Serving the British Columbia, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland waterways, C-TOW was founded in 1984 by Captain John MacDonald to support boaters on the West coast. In 2009, under the leadership of current CEO Andy Cardiff, C-TOW began to expand, first into Ontario, then into Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
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West Vancouver Yacht Club: Awarded Five Anchor Eco-Rating Certification
West Vancouver Yacht Club reports that following an independent certification process the Georgia Strait Alliance has awarded the West Vancouver Yacht Club, Fisherman's Cove facilities, the Clean Marine BC 5 Anchor Eco-Rating Certification. In making the award the Georgia Strait Alliance stated that the 5 Anchor Rating is the top anchor eco-rating and recognizes the WVYC's commitment to Marina Environmental Best Practices.
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