CPS - ECP News
Top Volunteer Dedicated to Boating Safety – Alice Baratta
Alice Baratta has been a dedicated Member of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) since 1986. Alice started boating with a canoe … this is her beginner canoe… and after many years Alice and her husband Nick purchased a sailboat which prompted her to take courses with CPS-ECP.
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Join us this October in Windsor, Ontario
Planning your year? Be sure to save October 17-22 for Vision 2023 in Windsor, Ontario, CPS-ECP's National Conference and AGM hosted by the Western Ontario District. Our venue is the exciting Caesars Windsor, one of the largest casinos of its kind in Canada.
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Editors note
The ‘off’ season is back ON
It’s nearly March and the optimists among us view that as nearly spring. Even as the snowdrifts melt, boats and boating are definitely in the news as this CYOB issue illustrates. Seemingly out of nowhere, Ontario Place boaters have been temporarily evicted and are reacting unhappily.
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News
Nasty Storm Hits Canadian Sail GP Boat Down Under
Given the extensive damage to several wings and the team’s F50, racing for today (Sunday) has been cancelled. The storm wreaked havoc in parts of the city and left 60,000 people without power. The team has been onsite all day evaluating the damage to the new boat...
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Ontario Place Boaters Left Scrambling
For the former tenants of Ontario Place’ 240 slips, this will be a stressful summer searching for accommodation for their craft after receiving news that the marina will not be open this summer. According to CTV, boat owners were informed last Tuesday…
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Plugboats
Electric Back at the Show – Part 2: Motors
One of the most unique ‘boats’ at the Enercare Centre was the Electricat, a small houseboat that can be inflated in half an hour and be all set to take up to 6 people out on the water. It was at the booth of Toronto’s Navigator Boats, coupled with an ePropulsion...
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Dream Boats
The GP70
A new high-end catamaran: the GP70. In the competitive luxury catamaran market, few companies offer high-performance platforms. This shipyard, based along the Tagus opposite Lisbon, is known for producing high-end racing yachts…
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Sponsored Content
Boat Ownership: Some Insights to Consider
Particularly with the increased costs of ownership, Fractional Ownership may be a better investment option for people considering buying a boat. Especially if they lead a busy lifestyle. Fractional Ownership has made its way into several industries like vacation cottages in Muskoka...
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POTW
Almost the last best shot
Our Photo of the week this time comes from Connie Peters. It’s almost the last shot we have left in our POTW collection from last summer and it certainly is a good one. Well back in the autumn, Connie wrote her photo “My husband and I sail out of Nanaimo...
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Boat Buying
What Your Yacht Broker Knows - But You Might Not
As spring approaches, the market starts to heat up, and as you are starting to search for that perfect boat, you might want to be aware of what a Yacht Broker can bring to the table. Perhaps most importantly, yacht brokers have access to a lot of information...
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News
Hot off the Presses - the 2023 Boating Ontario Directory is Out
Boating Ontario proudly represents over 500 private & municipal marinas, boat dealerships and trade members across Ontario. However you love to enjoy your summer on the water, the 2023 Boating Ontario Directory has you covered. We’ve divided the province into 13 unique boating regions...
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Ask Andrew
Off-season maintenance tasks - Part 2
Despite sub-zero temperatures and snow on the ground across the country, we still believe that warm winds and sunny days are coming. In only a few short months, boat prep will be upon us. Boat shows are in full swing from East to West coast which gets the ideas flowing...
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Shows
Moncton Show returns March 24-26
Formerly known separately as the Moncton Boat Show and the New Brunswick Sportsmen and Fly Fishing Show, these two showcases have joined forces to create one. The Moncton Boat and Sportsmen’s Show makes its highly anticipated return March 24-26…
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Book Locker
Power to the Readers
Here are some titles that will keep you A-wake (groan). Pike’s long overdue analysis and review of modern powerboat design and operation explores how and why powerboats developed, and how design affects control and performance.
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News
Canada SAILGP Team Christens New F50 Spirit
Strategist of the Canada SailGP Team and National Sailing Team 49erFX sailor, Georgia Lewin-Lafrance from Chester, NS did the honours last week naming the team’s new F50 SPIRIT, just before the team’s inaugural sail in preparation for the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix – Sydney last weekend.
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Gear
Spring Fever - One Handle. Forty Tools
Mechanics use sockets instead of individual wrenches because they can complete a project in less time and the tools take up less storage space. It's no different with the Shurhold One-Handle-Does-It-All-System. Boat owners need only a single handle and any of over forty specialized...
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Sneek Peak
Heads up! Canadian Yachting April 2023
Get ready to launch your summer with the April 2023 issue of Canadian Yachting magazine! This spring issue takes a special look at personalities doing things in boating. At the enjoyable family end of the spectrum, meet the Sheldon East family who won the 2023 Yacht Solutions contest...
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