CPS - ECP News
Board of Directors Applications Due APRIL 15
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) is accepting applications for Director positions from you the members of CPS-ECP, both men and woman. Successful candidates will be nominated to the Board of Directors at the 2022 Annual General Meeting.
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3 Ways to Get VHF Your Radio Certificate
The Maritime Radio course teaches emergency radio procedures and everyday operating techniques. Learn all about the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases, as well as Digital Selective Calling...
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Instagram Photo of the Month
CPS-ECP has been posting wonderful photos on Instagram during the last few months. The top photo of January was shot by the talented Michael Kurtz @michaelkurtzphoto
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Editor's Note
Our dog shops Canadian
Perhaps living next door to the boat equipment superpower and on the shipping route from China, we lose track of our own innovative manufacturers. Yes, the markets elsewhere are humongous so we cannot necessarily count on specialized boat fittings and gear...
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Show
Miami Boat Show - not really back to normal
At the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show that opened February 16 through 20, 2022, the weather steadily improved through the week, the crowds grew larger and the vibe seemed very positive. I felt a sense of momentum as the days went on.
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Dream boats
New CL Yachts CLX96 sea trials
Last month, CL Yachts new CLX96 underwent her first sea trial reaching a top speed between 24 and 25 knots under full load with weight added to simulate a tender and on board equipment. The new model is first in a series that the company calls a “luxury performance sea activity vessel.”
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Boat Gallery
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New boats
Beneteau introduces new Oceanis 34.1
CY was excited to attend the introduction of Beneteau’s new Oceanis 34.1 at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show on Friday, February 18. Led by Yann Masselot General Manager, the team explained the improvements over the previous 35 model.
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Boat nerd
DC Circuits Part 4 - Bolted connections, current protection
Many wires on a vessel are connected via a bolted lug. ABYC standard E-11 covers normal do and don’ts. Some common ones – Do not place more than four lugs on a single terminal stud. If you have more than four cables/wires to connect to one point use a bus bar rated for the current...
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Keven on sails
PHRF racing primer
Most sailboat racing occurs at local sailing clubs, and usually after work hours on weekday evenings. It doesn’t sound as exotic as Voiles St Barth’s, Sardinia or the famous Sydney to Hobart race, but thousands of boats and crews are competing on weeknights...
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Gear
Flush-mount chocks solve clutter
For most boat owners, two things come to mind when they think about chocks. The first is that they're perfect for leading lines across a deck to avoid rubbing gelcoat or putting strain on a rail or stanchion. The second is that they stub toes, catch sail sheets and fishing lines...
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Boat Gallery
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Eight Bells
John Weakley
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of John Weakley. He was active in sailing and racing circles for all his life. He served as Rear Commodore and Commodore of PCYC and was a valued member of the Board of Trustees and Fleet Committee.
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Ask Andrew
Radar Reflectors – When and how to use them
I first learned about radar reflectors when I read the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (a part of the Canada Shipping Act) some 20 years ago. At the time, I was new to the boating world and the text was daunting…
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Book locker
Whither the weather?
Everyone talks about the weather but not everyone reads about it, which would help them to know more about what they are talking about. Here are some picks to sharpen your weather eye.
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Boat careers
Employment: Job opportunities open at RCYC
If you have ever contemplated boats as your real job, this news is for you. Toronto’s Royal Canadian Yacht Club is a world class yacht club with a mandate to promote excellence in competitive sailing and sports currently ranked as one of the top 50 Yacht Clubs in the world.
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POTW
Friends in Florida
Bruce Honig of Hollywood, Florida sent our Photo of the Week this time. Bruce writes:We are boaters in Florida, and have been for the last 50 years. Most of journeys are local which is the Miami Beach area. But over the years we have taken our boat to Key West...
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