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CPS - ECP News
Point Pelee: Small But Mighty Gem of Windsor-Essex
There is nothing quite like the feeling of standing on a strip of sandy beach that narrows to a point in Lake Erie and knowing, for a brief moment, that you are the southernmost person in mainland Canada. It brings new meaning to the words from our national anthem, "We stand on guard for thee."
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ICOM Canada offers instant rebates
ICOM Canada offers instant rebates ($10-$100) to all CPS-ECP members. These discounts are available at any participating ICOM Authorized Marine Dealer across Canada and include VHF radios, both handheld and fixed mount, as well as AIS receivers, Radar and SSB radios.
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Furry Boating Companions Photo Contest
Pets love boating, too! Boating season is here, and 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.
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Editor's Note
The Snacktician
How many bunnies on a can of beer? The other day it rained, so we postponed going out and sat under the gazebo. Naturally, the conversation turned to the age old Lethbridge, Alberta question, how many bunnies on a can of Old Style.
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News
Canada Ocean Racing Announces New Name: Be Water Positive Sailing Team
Canada Ocean Racing today unveils its new team name - Be Water Positive. With their mission still to be the first Canadian team to complete the Vendée Globe, they will also be raising awareness and promoting what it is to Be Water Positive. Aiming to be the first Canadian to complete the Vendée Globethey will be sailing under a new purpose...
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New boats
Beneteau’s 43’ Antares 12
The new flagship of the Antares line is faithful to the identity and history of its predecessors. The Antares 12 makes a leap in terms of equipment, on-board comfort, feeling of space and refinement. The Antares 12 is also a great dayboat for fun trips with friends or comfortable getaway...
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Sponsored Content
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When it comes to owning and maintaining a boat, there's nothing more important than keeping your hull clean and smooth for optimal performance. A clean hull helps reduce drag and increase speed on the water. Your boat's hull is the body of your boat that sits in the water...
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CAN Sail GP News
a Fourth, Possible New Owners, Canadian Event, New Intern
It was off to LA for the second event of SailGP Season 4 this weekend. On Saturday, racing with the 24M wings and small jibs presented challenges for all the teams, especially as the wind conditions got lighter and shiftier. An issue with the jib halyard lock onboard the Canadian F50 SPIRIT...
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Ask Andrew
On the Level
One of the thrills of boating is the process of becoming intimately familiar with your boat. The sound the wind makes as it hits your standing rigging, the number of turns of the wheel, the pressure on the throttle, and the tilt of the trim tabs.
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New Engines
Mercury Avator™ 20e and 35e Electric Outboards enter production
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has announced that it has begun serial production of its new 20e and 35e Avator electric propulsions systems, with release for sale planned for later in 2023. Mercury launched its first electric propulsion product...
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CYOB InBox
More Names, More Severn II!
In response to last issued POTW of Ketch 22 from Hilton Beach, ON, we received a couple of good ones: Mike Vollmer sent along pun-ny name, “No Gust, No Glory” and promises us a photo from Chippewa ON. From Hamilton, Tom Roesslein sent along HELOC which…
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Events
Plugboats: Monaco Energy Boats Could Be Heading to Canada
The 10th edition of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC) has wrapped up at the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) and it gives a compelling look at the future of electric boating. The MEBC was started in 2014 as a competition between university teams who built and raced boats...
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The Little Eddie Log
Fast Eddie Goes Tech
Not only is Little Eddie a boat driving prodigy, he is also studying marine mechanics at daycare. His favourite subjects in the day are sandbox, board books and sterndrive repair.
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New Boat Range
White Shark Origin Line
The White Shark Origin line, new from France, signifies a blend of innovation, performance, and design. The White Shark 210 CC, the smallest open boat in the current range, impressively accommodates up to seven people aboard its compact size.
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Coming Soon
Get Ready for Chartering
The Canadian Yachting magazine’s October issue means it’s time to book that winter getaway. Where can you go – well read the issue and make a choice, or several choices! The magazine will be in your mailbox or inbox very soon. and if you are not yet a subscriber, now would be a good time to click this link...
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Sun Care
Environmentally Friendly Sunscreen
Research shows that close to 14,000 tons of sunscreen wash into the ocean every year. Most of our typical sunscreen that we use and have onboard our vessels contains synthetic chemicals that are highly toxic to marine life including vegetation, coral and animals.
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POTW
An up-and-coming Junior Sailor to watch for
Over the weekend of July 8/9, Hayden Keilman participated in the New Bedford Jr. Regatta in Massachusetts. He was racing in the Opti Class and finished an amazing 9th out of 110 boats and 3rd in Blue Fleet! Hayden is a Junior Sailor out of Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club Toronto.
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