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CPS-ECP
Welcome Canadian Coast Guard: Our Special Guest At Vision 2023, CPS-ECP National Conference & AGM
Vision 2023, our National Conference and AGM in Windsor, Ontario from October 18-22, provides CPS-ECP and special guest the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) with an excellent opportunity to nurture our relationship. "From my perspective, it's a good working relationship...
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Members Save 20% off C-Tow Marine Assistance Packages
C-Tow member packages are available to CPS-ECP members at 20% OFF the regular price! Towing, fuel delivery, jump starts, fog shepherding, minor on-scene repairs, soft groundings and additional services. Your C-Tow membership means fast emergency response 24 hours a day...
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Furry Boating Companions Photo Contest Ends Aug 31
We want you to send us your best photos of your furry companions enjoying nautical adventures. Let us know who your furry boating companions are and how much they love the boat life. Submit your high-resolution photo to: theporthole@cps-ecp.ca.
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Editor's Note
Celebrating summer
It’s the season of fun!! Last week, the people at Mimico Cruising Club who buy into that concept in a big way held a highly summery, highly festive party to prove it. Mimico is an intriguing club located in the booming west side of Toronto. Its membership is a good representation of the entire Canadian boating community with lots of powerboats,
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Plugboats
Fourth international Gussies underway
The Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating - The Gussies for short - are now open for nominations and there is every reason to believe that this year’s edition will be the biggest yet. The awards were started in 2020 by the Toronto-based electric boats website...
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Sponsored Content
Fabric Top Care
We all know what a huge cost fabric tops and enclosures are on boats; costs are high whether they are sail or power. Fabric boat tops look great, offers us and our boats protection. Unfortunately, they are the most neglected part of our boat!
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Sailing News
Sarah Douglas qualifies Canada for a spot at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Toronto’s Sarah Douglas qualified a spot for Canada in ILCA 6 at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the first one in sailing for the country, while finishing in 24th position overall at the 2023 Sailing World Championships, held until Sunday in The Hague, Netherlands.
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New Boats
Nuovo Jolly – Luxury Italian RIBs Come to Canada
The journey of Nuova Jolly began in the year 1961, in Milan, Italy. Founded by the dynamic duo of the brothers Gino and Achille Muratori, the company started as a small family business, primarily involved in the production of small wooden boats.
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Ask Andrew
Stepping up to a 24V System
The common standard aboard most of the boats in Canada is the use of the 12V battery. They are used in many ways: A single 12V battery acting as a power source to start and engine and power basic lights and instruments, or multiple 12V battery banks, separating the amps needed for starting...
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POTW
Lake of the Woods Pooch
Can anyone resist a brown eyed furry guy in foul weather gear on the side deck? Absolutely not. This great shot came from LOWISA, the big fun event in north-western Ontario.
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Boat Nerd
More Improvements to Our Winter Retreat
What are some of the improvements we’ve made to our Leopard 43, Peregrine? Last time, we took a look at the high output alternators we installed; this time, our new watermaker. While water is available…
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About Boats
Outboard or Sterndrive – which is better for you?
Not sure if outboard or inboard/outboard (sterndrive) power is right for your boating? Learn the difference between an outboard and an inboard outboard motor here. Whether you are new to boating or thinking of switching your boat, watch this video to learn the differences...
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Little Eddie Log
Getting His Operator Card
Every boater needs an operator’s card and you can’t start too early. Here Little Eddie brushes up his boat handling techniques.
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CY October Sneak Peek
Plan your paradise with your Waypoints Winter Cruising Issue!
When the water gets hard, smart Canadian boaters head south to paradise. If you are one of our many enthusiastic charter cruising readers, you know what it’s like but for first-time charter travellers, there’s a memorable winter vacation waiting for you down south!
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News
Boat owners called into action during extreme wildfires in Kelowna but later were told to stay off the lake
Marine Industry News UK reported over this past weekend that boat owners in Canada were prompted into action after extreme wildfires engulfed the city of Kelowna and its surrounding land, but later the boaters were facing the wrath of emergency services.
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Regattas
40 Boats Raise $85K for Montreal AQVA Charity
The Regatta for AQVA event is a charity regatta that aims to raise funds for AQVA to continue providing opportunities for people with physical limitations to experience the joys of sailing on Lac Saint-Louis. AQVA's mission is to ensure that everyone has equal access to this exhilarating sport.
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Profiles
My Obsession During the Endless Winter Months – Part 2
The following year, friends of ours, Richard and Denise, purchased a C&C 34 and, based out of the Royal St-Lawrence Yacht Club, they are very active and doing extremely well in the racing scene here in Montreal. Ghost Owl is a truly remarkable boat and, of course, I had to make a model.
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Gear
Upgrade Boat Hardware in Minutes
Some owners hesitate to upgrade their boat's hardware because they lack the skills or equipment to make the requisite deck cut-outs. Accon Marine offers a solution in its range of surface-mount accessories that install in minutes with just a drill and a screwdriver and feature easy snap-in and snap-out operation.
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Events
A Night at the Museum: Shipwrecked
Tonight, Thursday, August 24th from 7 - 9 pm the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston will be hosting Night at the Museum: Shipwrecked! Join us for a night of live music, interactive activities and refreshments. It was a calm, clear night when the SS Comet set sail across the Great Lakes.
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