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CPS - ECP News
Volunteer Spotlight: Bob Wood, Volunteer of the year
Bob joined the Calgary squadron in 1979 obtained his instructor qualifications teaching both CPS and Sail Canada (CYA) courses. In 1998 Bob moved to Vancouver Island where he spent 14 years as Harbour Master for the RVYC. Bob and Edie built a house on Gabriola Island in 1998 and transferred their membership from Calgary to Gabriola 2008. Bob is an enthusiastic leader in the RVCC program...
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Nominations for the 25th 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 2023 Canadian Safe Boating Awards: Rescue of the Year, Top Volunteer Dedicated to Boating Safety, Safeguarding the Environment, Marine Professional of the Year, Visible PFD / Lifejacket Wear in Advertising...
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Editor's Note
Bad News About Your Bottom
Anti-fouling paint rarely makes headlines, but you may have caught wind of some dramatic news and even some panic shopping as VC17 is poised to vanish from Canadian chandleries. This is not entirely a surprise, except that it is. The purpose of antifouling paint is primarily to keep growth from adhering to your hull. That slime or even weed reduces speed, increases fuel consumption, and looks gross when the boat comes out.
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News
Broad Reach Invites the Community
When was that first moment when you took that big step from dock to deck? Where was it? River, lake, ocean? Who was the thoughtful soul who steered you in that new direction, when you – suddenly – sailed away from that stationary life on land, the only way of being you had ever known? For 25 years, Broad Reach Canada has been providing those first moments of wonder, adventure, and learning...
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New boats
Cruisers Intros All-New Flybridge Series
Cruisers Yachts, a premier American manufacturer of luxury yachts, announces the upcoming launch of their all-new ground-breaking Flybridge series, a brand-new evolution of their popular Cruisers Cantius series. The new Flybridge series will include three new yachts, starting with the launch of the 55 Fly. This is all a result of an extraordinary fusion of technology and nature.
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Sail Canada
Sarah Douglas and Fillah Karim Named Athletes of the Year
Sarah Douglas from Toronto and Fillah Karim from Vancouver received the Sail Canada 2022 Gallagher Skippers’ Plan Athletes of the Year Awards during Canada’s Celebration of Sailing event held by Sail Canada and the Port Credit Yacht Club on Tuesday. The Gallagher Skippers’ Plan 2023 Athletes of the Year Awards are given out annually to two current Canadian Sailing Team or Development Squad members...
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Offshore
Nick Moloney Joins Canada Ocean Racing for October’s 2023 Transat Jacques Vabre
In 2028, Scott Shawyer will be the only Canadian to compete in the Vendée Globe. In the meantime, Scott and his co-skipper Nick are qualifying and training by competing in one of the biggest ocean race this year: The Transat Jacques Vabre. With less than two months till the race start, Moloney, a three-times circumnavigator, returns to offshore sailing alongside Shawyer in the upcoming 2023 Transat Jacques Vabre double handed offshore yacht race from France to Martinique which starts from the port of Le Harve on October 29th. Australian, Nick Moloney, is a two-time America’s cup sailor.
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Equipment
Lifts for Larger Boats
Owners of larger cruisers, offshore performance and sportfish boats often don’t realize that their investments can be stored out of the water just like a small center console. Golden Manufacturing offers two boat lift solutions that not only accommodate these heavy vessels, but also meet the needs of virtually any installation criteria.
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Destinations
Heading to Europe? Take in BOOT
boot Düsseldorf , January 20-28, is the largest show for watersports in the world. For Canadians it’s an opportunity for seeing and touring the best in power and sail that Europe (and the world’s) builders have in their line. Increasingly European boats are making an impact in Canadian waters and it’s quite impressive to see the entire line of brands that we might rarely see side by side.
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Ask Andrew
Post haul-out checklists
The end of the boating season is not on the last day that the boat is in the water. There are important steps to take one your boat is hauled to protect it for the winter – ‘winterizing’. Here are important steps to review before kicking your feet up and dreaming of your next onboard adventure: Whether cradled, blocked or trailered: ensure that the final positioning is ideal for six months of rest.
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News
Canadian Yachting changes name to Canadian Boating
Kerrwil Media Limited (KML) is excited to announce the unveiling of new names and new logos as part of its extensive rebranding initiative. The new brand, Canadian Boating, will replace the legacy brand Canadian Yachting on its namesake print and digital format magazine. Canadian Yachting Onboard, the digital digest deployed twice monthly, will also adopt the new name, Canadian Boating Onboard.
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Show News
Electric Boat to Win at FLIBS
This week, at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), one lucky attendee will win a boat, electric motor and trailer combination in the EcoBoat Sweepstakes. Elco, manufacturer of electric inboard and outboard motors, is celebrating its 130th anniversary by partnering with Nautical Ventures, Rocket Trailers and Whaly Boats USA to share the joys of electric boating.
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Little Eddie Log
Time for an Oil Change Before Haulout
Little Eddie knows it’s nice to store your boat with clean oil in the engine so he’s off to get the oil.
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Off-season
Shellbacks Invites You
The Shellback Club is celebrating 89 years and is BEGINNING IT’S 90TH! As usual, we have selected speakers and videos presenting a wide range of nautical and maritime topics and sometimes outdoor adventures. We plan for 25 meetings loaded with friendly women and men who like nautical topics and interesting informed speakers. Our format for this fall will be in person and zoom.
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News
Old Friend New Name
Let us introduce you to an old friend with a new look – our first ever issue of Canadian Boating magazine, formerly Canadian Yachting. Your contributor friends will be there as always starting with the sail review by lifetime sailor and racer, Katherine Stone talking about the Beneteau 34.1. The power review of the Regal LS9 Surf with Volvo Penta Forward Drive by Andy Adams includes a wake surfing video clip...
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