Message From The Editor
Launch Day Creeps Closer
Welcome to the end of January. Only 53 days left until Spring! We have a lot for you to sink your teeth into this issue…boat show wrap-ups and more to look forward to as we inch closer to the 2016 boating season, CPS-ECP is looking for nominations for their Board of Directors, there's a great summary of progress on the Asian Carp containment issue, lots of new yacht models to peruse and some intriguing new products. Interact with us on Twitter, YouTube or Facebook anytime. Our virtual ears are always open.
Terri Hodgson
Online Editor
Canadian Yachting magazine
thodgson@kerrwil.com
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Featured Video
Life Aboard Lizze Belle: Featured Video
Nova Scotia native David Welsford has made a nice documentary about his cruising life aboard his 50 year old Herreshoff H28 ketch "Lizzie Belle"…
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Profile
Nor'Easter Boats
Just like Stuart McLean's fictitious "Vinyl Café", Nor'easter Boats may not be big, but it's small, and that's the way owner Jens-Arne Mayer-Rahlfs likes it…
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Profile
Mahone Marine
After a 22 year career as a yacht professional, culminating with a tint as skipper of a 140ft super yacht in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, Zack Green decided it was time to return to his roots on the shores of Nova Scotia's beautiful Mahone bay…
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Community
Making New Sails for Columbia II
Making a suit of sails for the 141' schooner Columbia II does pose a few challenges for a sail loft measuring 30' x 60'. The schooner's mainsail is 87.3' x 74.2'…
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People
Michele Stevens Sailloft: New Staff Member
Michele Stevens Sailloft recently welcomed their new office manager Tanya Hickey. Tanya brings over 25 years' experience in customer service and administration…
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Awards
CPS-ECP Member, Instructor and Partner Win CASBA Awards
The Canadian Safe Boating Awards or "CASBAs" represent the best of what's happening on and around the recreational waters across this country. On January 10th, the Canadian Safe Boating Council hosted the annual CASBA gala evening in recognition of those who have distinguished themselves in the fields of boating safety and environmental stewardship during the 2015 boating season...
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Board of Directors
Help Determine the Direction of CPS-ECP
The role of a Director of CPS-ECP (the Corporation) is a serious responsibility. The Directors shall manage or supervise the management of the activities and affairs of the Corporation…
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Environment
Webinar: Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Asian Carp Program: Where Are We Now?
Becky Cudmore, Asian Carp Program manager and Senior Advisor at Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Burlington will highlight some of the Program's achievements as well as some lessons learned.The Program had a busy summer in 2015 with several Grass Carp captures and Becky will provide an update on those specimens...
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Awards
Canadian Couple are Recipients of the 2015 CCA Far Horizon Award
The CCA's Far Horizon Award was established 2005 to recognize "a particularly meritorious cruise or series of cruises that exemplify the objects of the Club as stated in its Constitution." Kaspar and Trisha Schibli of Victoria, British Columbia, were cited for their extensive offshore cruising...
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The Sail Canada Rolex Sailor of the Year Awards
The prestigious annual event starts at 6:30pm when you enter the gorgeous Baillie Court at the AGO for the Cocktail reception. This reception is where guests have been known to reunite with sailing friends old and new, share stories from race courses of yesteryear, and ignite plans for the upcoming season.
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Americas Cup
ORACLE TEAM USA Using TeXtreme® Technology to Defend America's Cup Title
Grant Simmer, General Manager of ORACLE TEAM USA, says, "We are pleased to renew our partnership with TeXtreme®. We receive outstanding support working with TeXtreme's high quality materials, which allows us to build and develop the most advanced race boats. This will give our sailors a distinct competitive advantage in the America's Cup."
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Insurance
MD Marine Insurance has Some Great News for Boaters in Canada
MD Marine is excited to announce great news about boat insurance rates that will positively affect current and potential clients…
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