CPS - ECP News
2022, a new year for the Education Department at CPS-ECP
 The Annual General Meeting marks the end of our training year but more importantly the beginning of the new year. As with the beginning of each new year we have adopted a few resolutions that we hope to keep. In 2022, we intend to strengthen the online course offerings... Read More |
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MERS – Outreach Toolkit: A new resource for boaters!
 Look! All the resources in one place! See www.bewhalewise.org/outreach-toolkit for all the laws, best practices and educational resources for reducing threats to marine mammals AND increasing boater safety. Read More |
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You Are the Eyes and Ears of the Canadian Safe Boating Awards
 COVID cancelled last year’s Canadian Safe Boating Awards (CASBAs) event but we are back for 2021. Nominations are now being accepted for events / heroes / innovators between October 2019 until nominations close on 31 October 2021. Don’t delay. Please consider nominating individuals and organizations in the following categories... Read More |
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Boat Technology
Tesla of the wakeboarding world making waves
 The Super Air Nautique GS22E wakesurfing boat powered by Ingenity Electric will be at boat shows in Germany and the United States this fall. Ingenity’s electric Super Air Nautique GS22E has been named to WIRED Magazine’s 2021 list of the world’s ultimate electric rides. Read More |
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News
NYYC ‘pauses’ America’s Cup challenge
 Here is the NYYC statement: New York, N.Y. — Yesterday, in a letter to the Trustees of the New York Yacht Club, the Flag Officers of the Club announced the Club was pausing its pursuit of the America’s Cup. Quotes from New York Yacht Club Commodore Christopher J. Culver... Read More |
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Editor's Note
Tunnel to January
 Even as I tarped the boat for the winter ahead, my heart leapt when I saw this week’s news from the Toronto International Boat Show – “full speed ahead!” These are the three words we have been longing to hear and I anticipate that they apply to all the other boat shows this winter from Vancouver to Moncton and in between. Read More |
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Boat Gallery
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The Boat Nerd
Lithium batteries
 Lithium batteries, what are they and why should we as boaters care about them? Disclaimer: Be very careful installing batteries and be sure to read instructions and details. What is my interest in Lithium batteries? We spend three months of the winter on our Leopard43 “Peregrine” in the Caribbean ... Read More |
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New equipment
ACR Electronics Launches Ultra-Bright LED Searchlights
 The new ACR Electronics RCL-85 and RCL-95 ultra-bright remote-controlled LED searchlights have been launched to offer a range of boaters an affordable and reliable solution to enhance visibility in all conditions. Read More |
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Book Locker
October 28 2021
 Let’s head south. As things open up, boaters are once again looking to sunnier climes. Perhaps you are too! 9th ed. Detailed chartbook which covers the Exuma region of the Bahamas Islands including the Ragged Islands down to the Jumentos Cays… Read More |
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Boat Gallery
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News
Sail Canada welcomes new directors
 Sail Canada introduced its Board of Directors for 2021-2022 following the Annual General Meeting held virtually on Friday, October 22. President Hugh McGugan (ON) has been re-elected by acclamation and will start his second two-year term… Read More |
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Ocean racing
Golden Globe competitor preps in PEI
 The Golden Globe Race was the first non-stop, solo, unassisted circumnavigation race that took place in 1968, completed (and therefore won) only by Sir Robin Knox Johnston. (side note: Bernard Moitessier, might have been capable of winning… Read More |
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Racing
Canada Completes ten boat line-up for SailGP Season 3
 SailGP has announced that the line-up for Season 3 – starting May 2022 – will be further enhanced with the addition of Canada joining the global league for Season 3. This is the league’s second expansion franchise to be announced, with Canada joining Switzerland... Read More |
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Keven Talks Sails
Sail and Cover Cleaning
 Last issue we covered most of the different materials used for protective covers, and these durable materials require special care. So, how often should you wash your sails and sail covers? As infrequently as possible! Read More |
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Ask Andrew
Carbon Monoxide
 As the seasons change and we move from warm summer into cooler fall, many fanatic boaters (especially those with cabin space) begin to use on-board heaters to extend the boating season. I was recently asked about some of the dangers associated with having heaters aboard – and I launched into a lecture about ventilation and the danger of Carbon Monoxide. Read More |
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CYOB Inbox
October 28, 2021
 Congratulations on successfully navigating your boat into Georgian Bay. (see Nav, the old school way, Sept 23 CYOB). I’m a Past Commander of Richmond Squadron and have taught boating for CPS for 20 + years. I suggest to you that all electronic navigational instruments, including GPS, are not our enemies. Read More |
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Training
BRIGS is booking for Summer 2022
 As the first sold out season in over five years comes to an end, BRIGS looks forward to setting sail again across the Great Lakes in Summer 2022. Summer Voyages on TS Playfair are the core of our program and provide an experience unlike any other. Read More |
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