CPS - ECP News
Choosing the Right PFD
Finding the right PFD can seem like a daunting task and extends beyond finding one that fits and floats. After all, not all vests work for all people, and no one vest works well for all activities. Designs have become increasingly complex and specialized.
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Instagram Photo of the Month
CPS-ECP has been posting wonderful photos on Instagram during the last few months. During the month of September this was our top photo by Don Butt taken in British Columbia. Want to get on our featured list? All you need is an Instagram account and to tag us...
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News
New $75-million Port Credit marina project is moving forward
After a year-long wait, City of Mississauga officials learned that Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment had approved terms of reference for the required environmental assessment (EA) of the $75-million project. The waterfront overhaul seeks to maximize the location’s advantage...
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Outboard tech
Honda Marine redesigns Honda BF115 and BF150 outboards - BF225 and BF250 Intelligent Shift and Throttle (iST®) models added to Canadian lineup
Updated features and benefits offer next level of product excellence by integrating innovative Honda cross-platform technology into high-demand marine products: At the International BoatBuilders Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) 2021, Honda Marine announces the redesign and upgrade of two of its most popular high-power outboard motors...
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Editor's note
A sigh of relief
This weekend is haulout and while it’s always a sad moment when the boat comes out, it is with surprisingly upbeat log entries we mark the end of what turned out to be a more enjoyable summer than some of us expected. To be sure, the Summer of ‘21 has been an up and down experience thanks to this pandemic, which has brought with it a collection of restrictions and operating procedures, many of which proved to be a complete pain in the transom.
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Electric boating
Navico Partners with E1 Series, World’s First Electric Powerboat Championship
Navico has announced a partnership with the E1 Series, world’s first electric powerboating championship, scheduled to kick off in early 2023 with up to 12 teams set to race on a tight, technical course reaching speeds up to 50 knots (58mph; 93km/h).
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News
2020/21 Canadian Sailing Hall honours inductees
On the afternoon of Sunday, October 3, fourteen exceptional sailors were inducted into the Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame. This induction had been delayed a year due to Covid 19. With COVID restrictions in place, 60 individuals gathered to honour the fourteen 2020 Inductees.
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Racing
2021 J105 Canadian Championships
Who says it never blows in Toronto? After sailing in very windy and wavy conditions on Friday and Saturday and champagne conditions on Sunday, certainly not I. Friday brought wind and waves that the fleet does not experience a lot and unfortunately contributed to a number of incidents and breakdowns.
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Offshore
Canadians compete in Transat Jacques Vabre – Start Nov 7
Just a handful of Canadians take part in offshore ocean racing so it’s noteworthy when we have a new entry. On November 7 Melodie Schaffer and Ryan Barkey head out from Le Havre to cross the Atlantic finishing in Martinique.
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Boat shows
Southampton International Boat Show in the UK draws 88,000
Southampton International Boat Show closed on Sunday 19 September with organisers, exhibitors, sponsors and visitors all hailing the show as one of the best yet. The event retains its title as Britain’s biggest and best festival of boating, showcasing over 350 marine brands...
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Technology
Dockmate announces added compatibility and new features
Dockmate®, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote controls for yachts, has announced expanded compatibility and new functionality for select engines. Dockmate has expanded its list of compatible engine controls to include MTU CAN bus, Yanmar VC20…
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Dreaming
Bareboat chartering for first timers (Part 3)
If chartering is something you’ve been dreaming about, this series is really for you. BUT be forewarned...it can be addictive! We’ve been bareboat chartering in the Caribbean every two or three years, returning many times to some of our favourite islands...
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Eight Bells
Lorne Chapman, a huge loss for sailing
With great sadness we announce the passing of Lorne Herbert Chapman of West Vancouver on September 13, 2021after a long battle with Dementia. Lorne loved competitive sailing whether it was an International 14 in his younger years, or his J/24, Plus Ten…
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Canadian Offshore Sailor Jim Plaxton
Jim Plaxton, who passed away peacefully on September 26th in London, Ontario, at the age of 83. The youngest son of 10 Plaxton children in the Rosedale neighbourhood in Toronto, Jim was a navy man, a pilot, an engineer, a sailor, a scholar as well as a very successful entrepreneur...
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Ask Andrew
Mast up or Mast Down
So many decisions to make when planning for haul-out. When/how to winterize? What type of antifreeze to use? Shrink-wrap or cover? Another topic of concerns is mast-up or mast down for the winter. There are major pros and cons and polarizing opinions…
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POTW
Two - Autumn in Kingston and Parts
Photograph taken on Sept 15 while drifting home after the last Wednesday evening race at Collins Bay Yacht Club, Kingston, Ontario.
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