Patrice Nault VilleneuveThe countdown to boating season is on and we need your help to inspire fellow boaters by sharing your favorite boating destination photos."

AquaMap𝘼𝙑𝘼𝙄𝙇𝘼𝘽𝙇𝙀 𝙉𝙊𝙒 the new advanced 𝘼𝙣𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙠 feature with: 𝙈𝙞𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜: leave your device on the boat and use another one with Aqua Map installed and monitor Anchorage.

AGM TourWindsor-Essex-Pelee Island is a treasure trove for those who enjoy wine, craft beer, whisky and other spirits. So when you attend Vision 2023, the CPS-ECP National Conference and Annual General Meeting October 17-22 at Caesars Windsor in Windsor, Ontario...

Call For NominationsCPS-ECP gets its legal right to exist from Canada's Not-For-Profit Act. As a corporation, CPS-ECP is governed by directors. The Act states that the directors can elect a management committee of directors to take on most of the governance work, subject to board review and oversight.

Marine Safety Fees and RegulationsThe proposed changes to the Marine Safety Fees Regulations (Vessel Registry Fees) have been published in the Canada Gazette, Part I. You have until Tuesday June 6, 2023 to provide feedback on these proposed changes.

Call For NominationsAs a corporation, CPS-ECP is governed by directors. The Act states that the directors can elect a management committee of directors to take on most of the governance work, subject to board review and oversight. CPS-ECP has done that by electing directors to the Executive Committee (ExCom).

Snug Harbour Killarney Ontario by Andy PegoraroThe countdown to boating season is on and we need your help to inspire fellow boaters by sharing your favorite boating destination photos.

WhiterockTime to start planning for the Spring/Summer cruising season. Check out all the meetups scheduled this year. Everyone is welcome!

Vision 2022 ArmandosWindsor, Ontario is the pizza capital of Canada. And it's been recognized on the world stage. So when you attend Vision 2023, the CPS-ECP National Conference & AGM this October 17-22 at Caesars Windsor, plan to stay a while and take in some of the flavours of the region – including pizza, wine and craft beer.

AwardsIt’s that time again! And, this year in particular you might know someone who has gone to extraordinary lengths for CPS-ECP.

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