CPS - ECP News
Board of Directors Applications Due March 1
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) is accepting applications for Director positions from you the members of CPS-ECP. Successful candidates will be nominated to the Board of Directors at the 2022 Annual General Meeting.
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The conception of Natural Marine products and how you can benefit from the brand
In the late 1970's myself and a lady friend decided leave our corporate positions to spend 3 years backpacking around the globe. Already having a bent to being Eco friendly people, this odyssey was a real shock to both of us. We travelled with a tent through about 75 countries...
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Be Safe Around Cold Water this Year!
If you’re a first responder, work or just spend time recreating on or near cold water, this workshop is for you. You will learn everything you need to know to survive an accidental cold water immersion and also how to help others who may have become hypothermic.
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Editor's Note
Editor’s notebook – aargh!
Your editor was pounding the keys and reading boating news diligently while trying hard not to look out the window. Without checking, I knew that I would see acres of snow, icicles and shivering pedestrians in toques. Yes, I get it – this is Canada so quit whining.
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Boat nerd
Boat DC Electrics – part 3
The other factor that affects wire size after the “how much current can it handle before burning up” question is, what is the voltage drop across the wire? At 120V if we lose a volt or two along the wire run it’s no big deal. At 12V if we lose a volt or two it’s a very different story.
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Boat Gallery
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News
Halifax International Boat Show Postponed
Boating Atlantic and Master Promotions Ltd. are announcing the postponement of the Halifax International Boat Show, which was scheduled for March 3-6, 2022. The next edition of the Halifax International Boat Show will now take place in February 2023.
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Ask Andrew
Diagnosing battery drain – Part 2 The fix
Last week we explored how to diagnose battery drain – the unexplained dead battery that ruins all boating plans. The problem rarely ends with diagnosis, however. Most of us can agree, the only thing worse than discovering a flat battery at the turn of the key, is the worry...
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POTW
SeaSpray masterpiece
We got this beauty from Don Snell of the Sea Spray Class in Alberta who proudly reminds us “the SeaSpray is an excellent one person catamaran with numerous advantages over other catamaran classes. It is a forgiving, beginner trainer catamaran that has appeal to male, female, young to old.
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Technology
Yanmar Develops Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System
Recent years have seen increasing efforts, all over the world, to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions towards the realization of a carbon neutral society. 123 countries and one region including Japan have already announced the goal of achieving net zero GHG emissions by 2050...
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Events
The Salty Dawg Maritime Rally
If you are looking for an exciting adventure, come along with the Salty Dawgs on the Maritime Rally. Nova Scotia has an attractive sea-bound coast with quaint fishing villages, numerous isolated coves, and historic sites. The Rally takes participants to beautiful Cape Breton Island...
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Boat Gallery
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News
Le Boat Introduces its luxury houseboat ownership program to Canada
Le Boat, worldwide leaders in canal boating, announces the expansion of their popular Boat Ownership Program to American and Canadian travelers. The program has also added Canadian houseboat holidays to its roster of destinations which already included eight European locations.
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Boat ownership
Let’s talk insurance
With the boating season getting ever closer, it’s important that you understand the language of your insurance policy. When shopping for marine insurance this season here are a few insurance terms you may want to become familiar with…
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Maintenace
Taking Care and Adding Years to Your Canvas
Whether you’re a powerboater or a sailor, and for those of us that have our boats hauled out and stored, winter is an excellent time to take proper care and maintenance of your canvas. Regardless of the investment that can vary greatly, we know how indispensable they...
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New products
AkzoNobel introduces Micron CSC-CA
The latest addition to the Micron range, Micron CSC-CA, is a multi-seasonal premium antifouling. Micron CSC-CA enhances performance and minimizes paint build-up as a result of its unique Controlled Solubility Copolymer technology.
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Head line news: New model Marine Elegance toilet
New for 2022, Raritan Engineering has introduced a Comfort Height Elongated Bowl version of its Marine Elegance marine electric toilet . Retaining all the features and modern styling of the original model, it now adds a level of comfort and powerful flushing...
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Getaways
Waypoints Yacht Charters Expands to St. Thomas, USVI
Waypoints Yacht Charters has acquired CYOA Yacht Charters, the Virgin Islands charter company with nearly 40 years of operations, and will take over its Frenchtown, St. Thomas base, the company announced. With the addition of a St. Thomas base, charter guests and yacht owners...
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