CPS - ECP News
Securing the Present, Shaping the Future: Nominations Open for Board Directorship
CPS-ECP gets its legal right to exist from Canada's Not-For-Profit Act. As a corporation, CPS-ECP is governed by directors. The Act states that the directors can elect a management committee of directors to take on most of the governance work, subject to board review and oversight. CPS-ECP has done that by electing directors to the Executive Committee (ExCom).
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VISION 2023 in Windsor, Ontario Coming Together Nicely
Vision without a task is only a dream.
A task without a vision is drudgery.
But vision with a task brings a dream fulfilled.
What is your vision?
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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, days at the cottage or other on-the-water adventures!
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Editors note
Congrats to Canada’s Sail GP Team
No matter what boat you enjoy, sail or power, yours likely would be no match in speed or sophistication for the F50 that Sail GP racing teams ride in their high-thrills events. The boats are insanely fast thanks to their foils and breathtakingly high-tech thanks to instruments, servo controls and state of sailing design. They capture the feeling of the newest America’s Cup boast but they race year round in big fleets and it’s all available to watch on TV or online.
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Racing
Incredible comeback for the Canadians to Win the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix!
After hitting their podium in their first two events in this, CAN SailGP’s inaugural season, winning results have been scarce for the Canadians. But this weekend, the Canadians were the ones to watch, consistently moving up the leaderboard and challenging the hometown favourites. Having overcome the huge setback following on from the severe weather incident in Sydney last month, the Canadians showed true resiliency and that SPIRIT was back in full force.
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Events
Broad Reach Canada: 2023 Spring Thaw Luncheon – 30th Annual GTHA Season Celebration Features Billy Gooderham
For many years, as the snow begun to thaw, the boating community has gathered at the Boulevard Club in Toronto to celebrate the start of a new season. Marjorie Patterson was the original host and driving force behind YSTL, and now Broad Reach Canada carries on that tradition restoring Spring Thaw to its rightful place in the calendar of GTHA’s sailing and power boating community.
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Boat Gallery
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New Ideas
KeelCrab Underwater Drone: A Revolutionary Way to Clean Boat Hulls
Storing, cleaning and maintaining a boat takes time, money and effort. Now the boating public has an exciting new tool to help with their upkeep: underwater drone technology. This revolutionary way of cleaning a boat hull utilizes robotic drones, operated remotely from the dock.
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Plugboats
IONized
There is always a lot of action going on at boat shows, but I was a bit startled at the Miami show to be walking along checking out exhibitors when just to my right I heard the music of Jimmy Buffett start up and looked over to see a small machine that was blinking away and lighting up like a robot from Star Wars. It turned out to be a new electric boat motor. From a company called Ilmor.
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Sponsored Content
Micron CSC – CA Fouling Control
A premium polishing ablative bottom paint available in several colors designed to go over previously painted surfaces, prepped bare fiberglass, and even on properly prepared aluminum hulls. It is a multi-season paint that remains effective over long periods for when boats might be hauled out over the winter months. The polishing formula is designed to wear away at a controlled rate, reducing paint buildup which allows for improved performance and easier reapplication, without sacrificing reliable protection.
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POTW
These Will Get You in the Mood for Summer
Early morning Wiarton Marina (Georgian Bay)
POTW fan, Josh Neufeld, modestly sent along these beauties.
Thanks Josh.. We can’t wait to get out there!
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Ecosystem
The Invasive Species Centre is seeking your support with efforts to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species through overland watercraft hauling
Aquatic invasive species such as zebra mussels are an ecological and economic threat to lakes and water bodies in Canada. Following Clean, Drain, Dry procedures for watercraft and recreational equipment are simple steps that everyone can do to ensure compliance and prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. In most provinces, commercial haulers of watercrafts are responsible for ensuring watercraft and trailers are cleaned of invasive species and can be found liable even if they are not the equipment owners.
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Boat Gallery
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Book Locker
Start your spring prep with some reading
These volumes provide the in depth info you need from knowledgeable experts to get your boat in shape for the season. Understanding Boat Plumbing and Water Systems: Covers Water Systems, Water Tanks, Pressure Pumps, Hot Water Calorifiers, Diesel Hot Water Heaters, Desalination Systems, Bilge Pump Systems, Bilge Alarms, Bilge Pump Maintenance, Sewage Systems, MSD Systems, Shower Drain and Sink Systems. Payne has written many other titles on boat systems.
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News
BVI Adds Daily Flights from Miami
For the first time since the 1980s, access to the British Virgin Islands, a top destination for Canadian cruisers, is getting much easier with daily nonstop service from Miami to Beef Island/Tortola, via American Airlines beginning June 1. The game-changing three-hour flight eliminates the need for travelers to connect in Puerto Rico or St. Thomas.
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Ask Andrew
Andrew’s Almost Ultimate Spring Commissioning Checklist
It’s that time of year again. The groundhog has been consulted, and we all anxiously wait for the boating season to begin. Here’s a brief outline of maintenance items that you can check off your list when getting ready for launch:
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Gear
Plastic Hinges Make Sense
Few people think about hinges until they begin to corrode and squeak and become difficult to operate. On a boat, plastic hinges make more sense than metal. Available in standard single-pin full opening and dual-pin offset configurations, the hardware combines a premium marine appearance with long-lasting strength and durability.
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