CPS - ECP News
CPS-ECP Awards Notice
It’s that time again! And, this year in particular you might know someone who has gone to extraordinary lengths for CPS-ECP. AWARDS: Volunteers are the heart and soul of CPS-ECP. The Board would like to thank and recognize all of our volunteers.
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Vision 2023: Come to the pizza capital of Canada
Windsor, Ontario is the pizza capital of Canada. And it's been recognized on the world stage. So when you attend Vision 2023, the CPS-ECP National Conference & AGM this October 17-22 at Caesars Windsor, plan to stay a while…
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You're invited! Squadron cruises hosted by White Rock Squadron
Time to start planning for the Spring/Summer cruising season. Check out all the meetups scheduled this year. Everyone is welcome! Mark these dates on your calendar and plan to join us for fun, fellowship, happy hours, potlucks, dingy explorations, and crib tournaments.
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Favourite boating destination photo contest!
The countdown to boating season is on and we need your help to inspire fellow boaters by sharing your favorite boating destination photos. Let us know where you love to go boating and why. We want you to send us your best photos from your recent cruises, weekend getaways...
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Editor's Note
Oscar Mike Golf
When an opportunity came to get a VHF certificate, I initially skipped it. After all, I did the certificate just…wait a minute! How long ago was that? Right, it has been a lot longer than I imagined and I considered that maybe VHF technology had changed, maybe I forgot some stuff, maybe…who knows. I’ll take the course.
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News
The National Yacht Club Renovates its Marina
The National Yacht Club is one of Canada’s oldest institutions on Toronto’s waterfront dating back to 1890. The historic club is just finishing a $5 million project replacing their docks with Poralu Marine for the upcoming season.
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Spring Boat Maintenance Tips from Maple Leaf Marinas
Spring is here and there is no doubt you’re excited to start making waves on the water because like most boaters, you’ve been fantasizing about your dream anchorages since haul out. But, before you head out on your first adventure, it’s important to make sure your boat is in tip-top shape...
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Events
Antigua Sailing Week kicks off Tomorrow
Sailors from over 20 different countries including many Canadians will be competing on around 79 boats, ranging from 24 to 72ft (Black Pearl) in length. There’s even a handful of Canadian boats in the event. Twenty or more bareboats will be racing this year, including teams from yacht clubs in Germany, UK, Switzerland, Canada, USA and Australia.
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News
Get Your Boat Licence Today! CPS-ECP launches www.BoatLicenceCanada.ca
www.BoatLicenceCanada.ca is the Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card course you will want to recommend to your new boating friends and your children who are now ready to get their boating licence! Established way back in 1938 as Canada’s original boating education organization, the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons are Canada’s best known and most respected boating organization.
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Boat Gallery
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Sneak peek
Kelowna Boat Show April 29 and 30, 2023
A large selection of both new and used boats of all kinds, from entry level to pontoons, wakeboards and cruisers, stand up paddleboard, kayaks and dinghies! But it doesn’t stop there, other marine service providers will showcase boat detailing, shrink wrap...
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Maintenance with Marc
Sail Replacement and Purchasing Process (Part 2 of 2)
In Part 1 of this article, I went through the process of choosing a sailmaker, identifying the type & quality of sail that best suits my sailing style and the initial steps of placing the order, having a consultation with a sail designer and a final pre-production meeting...
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Gear
Speakers aim directly at skiers, boarders, surfers and tubers
Most marine stereo speakers produce music that bounces off the transom and reflects off the water, turning it into a distorted mush for anyone behind the boat. This is especially true when the volume is cranked up to be heard above the roar of an engine.
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Boat Gallery
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Finishing
AkzoNobel launches next generation Awlcraft 3000
AkzoNobel’s Awlgrip® yacht coatings brand is launching Awlcraft® 3000, the latest Awlgrip top coat to feature enhanced color technology delivering truer and deeper colors for professionals and boat owners. The new Awlcraft 3000 system uses the same toner system...
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News
Bringing Intracoastal Waterway Back to 12-Foot Depth
Every fall, a migration occurs along America’s East Coast, but it’s not of the avian type. Hundreds of cruisers aboard recreational boats (many Canadian snowbirds) load up with crew in an effort to seek out warmer climates, trekking south down the 1,100-mile Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW).
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Book locker
Smarten up!
Go time – it’s an opportunity to focus on boats and nothing else. Here are some titles to keep on the boat and use you leisure time to increase you skills. Even if you’re an experienced boater, there’s always more to learn. 4th ed.
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News
Dawgs’ Homeward Bound Rally May 1
The Salty Dawgs Homeward Bound Rally is an offshore passage in the company of other boats of many nationalities. The official destination is Hampton, Virginia, USA, but boats will sail directly to various ports on the US East Coast and Canada.
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Ask Andrew
Steering system maintenance
An important, but often overlooked maintenance item on any type of boat is it’s steering system. Most are relatively safe and secure, and are generally bulletproof – requiring very little maintenance to operate well. That said, it’s important to perform at minimum an annual inspection before launch to avoid looming failures and potentially costly repairs.
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