CPS - ECP News
We Are Very Happy You Registered !
Registration for the AGM and Conference is growing! We are very happy we will see so many members! The official notice is on the website together with all the information you need including the agenda. It’s not too late to sign up for tours or register for the conference.
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Salus Marine Wear Discounts for CPS-ECP Members
All SALUS Marine Wear products are available to members at 20% off the full retail price in the current year’s catalogue. The 20% discount is only available when Salus products are purchased through orderdesk@cps-ecp.ca and is NOT available through any other Salus dealer or outlet.
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Nominations for the 24th Annual CASBAs Are Now Open!
We need YOU to share the stories of those who should be recognized for their contributions to boating safety in Canada. We are now accepting nominations in the following categories for the 2022 Canadian Safe Boating Awards…
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Be Safe Around Cold Water!
If you’re a first responder, work or just spend time recreating on or near cold water, this workshop is for you. You will learn everything you need to know to survive an accidental cold water immersion and also how to help others who may have become hypothermic.
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Editor's Note
Things change on the waterfront…
Forgive my being Toronto-centric for a moment. A note appeared in my inbox the other day, announcing that Navy Point Yacht Sales is moving. The multi-faceted brokerage is off to the Outer Harbour Marina, a very lovely facility across town on the east side of TO. That in itself might not be noteworthy except that Navy Point has been one of the bustling row of brokers in Port Credit, on the west side of the big (former) marina building that housed Bristol Marine.
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New boats
Aspen introduces Carbon Cat
West coast builder, Aspen Power Catamarans, has developed a new series of lightweight rigid tenders named Carbon Cat. The unique patent in process hull form provides the stability of a catamaran or an inflatable RIB but utilizes lightweight carbon fiber...
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News
Scott Shawyer Aims to Make History in Vendée Globe
In Toronto last week, Scott Shawyer launched Canada Ocean Racing, a new offshore sailing team. Backed by renowned British sailor Alex Thomson and supported by BC-based Mustang Survival, Shawyer’s campaign aims to lead and inspire the development of offshore sailing in Canada. A core team of Canadian sailors will manage the day-to-day running of the yacht’s technical performance while the team embarks on a rigorous schedule of offshore training and race preparation. Shawyer and the Canada Ocean Racing team have recently begun training.
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Maintenance with Marc
Your engine mounts – do they need replacing? Part 2
Once you’ve removed everything around and opened up all accesses to the engine and prop shaft, use wood blocks under the engine to hold it in place. I used the car scissor action jack from my car. You’re not looking to raise the engine.
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Plugboats
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Solar Electric Catamaran Uses Wingsail to Increase Range with No Fossil Fuels
One of the challenges of electric propulsion for boats is range. On a fast-planing boat no one wants to be told they can only enjoy it for only a limited time. On an offshore cruiser no one wants to find out they can’t get back to shore.
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Chartering
Good news for snowbirds: French boat rental platform, Samboat, expands in the US
SamBoat, already well implanted in Europe, is a boat rental platform that allows people to rent their boat when they are not using it, but also for people not owning one, to rent one online. An easy way to describe it would be to call it an Airbnb of boats.
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POTW
Shark bite
Hamilton, ON's Shark two-time champ, Keven Piper, spent his fall vacation with his ILCA-6 sailor 15-year-old son heading to the J80 Worlds in Newport. Along the way, Willem illustrated the race they were heading to, and that’s our Sketch of the Week (SOTW?), this time. You’ll notice that there appears to be a big bite taken out of the keel. Hopefully that didn’t affect their finish.
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Ask Andrew
End of Season boating
Most boaters are thinking about the end of the season at this time of year: prepping for haul-out, arranging for winterization and shrink-wrapping, prepping tarps and removing supplies. However, for those who want to maximize their time on the water…
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New Products
Extinguisher Stops Lithium Battery Fires
Fires resulting from lithium battery cell failure are notoriously volatile and fast evolving. Conventional fire suppressant and extinguishing agents are not designed to combat them. Sea-Fire Marine offers a cost-effective lithium battery fire suppression solution...
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News
Kirkfield Lift Lock to close for the season - Friday, October 7, 2022
On Tuesday, October 4th, Parks Canada advised that the Kirkfield Lift Lock would close for the season on Friday, October 7, 2022. On September 2, 2022, the Kirkfield Lift Lock suffered a mechanical failure, resulting in the site’s closure. Since then, Parks Canada team members have been on-site...
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Dream boats
Ocean Alexander 35R (2022-)
Designed to be the “icing on the cake” of the Ocean Alexander Revolution range, the 35R is at once an owner’s boat and a charter boat. She ensconces her guests in luxury and amazing views. She sports a beach club with an adjacent exercise room and sauna.
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New product
Telescopic Shade 2500
The versatile new Telescopic Shade 2500 from Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America, Inc., is an industry-changing accessory to provide boaters relief from the sun, whether they're relaxing in the bay or running out to a cruise. Its patent-pending design focuses on easy installation...
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News
Canada SailGP Spain Grand Prix
Cadiz - 25 September 2022 - Two wins for the Canada SailGP Team today, to finish just one point out of the finals and fourth place overall in Spain. It was a thrilling second day of action at the Spain Sail Grand Prix where thousand fans lined the seafront for the three races today, two fleet races followed by the grand finale. After a challenging day one with 7, 8 and 6th place finishes, the Canadians went into today in 7th place. Overnight, the team hit the reset button and was ready to battle it out in the lighter air conditions today.
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