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Serving Western Nova Scotia and the Annapolis Valley Bluewater Fall 2019 Squadron Newsletter - Issued October 11, 2019 - View this email in your browser Canadian Power & Sail: eighty-two years of service! Bluenose Squadron: forty-four years since receiving our warrant!
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Serving Western Nova Scotia and the Annapolis Valley
Bluewater
Fall 2019 Squadron Newsletter- Issued October 11, 2019 -
View this email in your browser
Canadian Power & Sail:eighty-two years of service!
Bluenose Squadron:forty-four years since receiving
our warrant!
We have a supply of Squadron Burgees on hand. If you would like one pleasecontact any Executive Member. The price, including tax, is $30 plus any mailing
costs.
Our Squadron burgee proudly flown on a cruise of Northwest Arm in 2018.
Squadron Patches. We also have a supply of these patches on hand. They measure 3" x4". They are $12 each (taxes in) plus any mailing costs. Contact any Executive Member to
get yours.
Let's keep our Squadron healthy and vibrant! You can help by forwarding thisnewsletter to anyone interested in adding to their boating knowledge. Did you know
that Bluenose now has a Facebook page? You can go to this public page:www.facebook.com/BluenoseSquadron
Note: Our Squadron web-page within CPS-ECP will not be updated andstandardised until the new IT System is live and that assumes your volunteer
newsletter editor is still living by then! www.cps-ecp.ca/bluenose
Breaking NEWSEDUCATION - TRAINING
Retired RCN Commander, Bob Rutherford, and Instructor, Marcel Simard,have both signed on as an Assistant Education Officers. We are very pleased
to have their help and experience in teaching some of our courses. Wecurrently have four instructors. They are Richard Leckenby, Dan White, Marcel
Simard and Bob Rutherford. There is always room for more help witheducation or other duties within the Squadron! Training and indoctrination isgiven to new instructors or officers. Please contact Commander Dan White or
Education Officer, Richard Leckenby, for further information: [email protected] [email protected]
HUGE ** CHANGES APPROVED by NATIONAL
(Huge** - Roget's Thesaurus - "vast, immense, enormous, colossal andmonumental")
This past summer Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS-ECP) engagedGrant Thornton to create an updated national brand and marketing strategy forthis organization. It appears that just about every aspect of CPS-ECP shouldbe modernised! The report details their analytical findings, recommendedstrategies and high level implementation plan.
Their report and recommendations were approved by our Board ofDirectors !
Summary of their report: "We recommend the following (based on ourresearch, interviews and best practices):Brand Strategy1. Update CPS-ECP’s national brand to:i. Appeal to a community of boaters and outdoor enthusiasts: Reaches a largeraudience;ii. Promote the joy of spending time on the water: Positions CPS-ECP as a funorganization;iii. Care for social, educational and environmental interests: Captures thecurrent focus of education as well interests of younger people;iv. Portray an inclusive, responsible and fun persona: Is more relatable to alarger audience;We recognize that safety has been a mandate of CPS-ECP since its inception.However, stakeholder feedback confirmed there may be negative connotationswith the current brand image of being very ‘safety conscious’. Therefore,we recommend keeping the underlying theme of safety in all aspects of thebrand without it being the main focus.2. Change the name, logo, colour palette, etc. to reflect the updated brandpositioning;3. Create a new value proposition that communicates CPS-ECP’s vision,appeals to the target audience, and demonstrate how CPS-ECP is differentfrom its competitors;
Marketing Strategy and Plan1. Expand the target audience to boaters (including sail, motor and small watercraft) and non-boaters (who are outdoor enthusiasts, safety conscious, curiousabout water activities or boating, etc.);2. Execute a national marketing plan* that helps implement the new brandincluding an updated service offering, revised membership pricing, an effectivepromotional plan including both online and offline marketing channels,a talented internal marketing team and partnerships with externalorganizations.
Note: CPS-ECP will need to determine the marketing budget and feasibility ofimplementing the brand and marketing strategy as some activitiescan be done internally and some should be conducted by an external vendori.e., designing a new name and logo".
These approved recommendations will shake this organisation to thecore. To read the entire report please click here: GRANT THORNTONReport
Bluenose Courses Just Ahead
Special: All Instructors or Would-be Instructors
A new "Instructor Toolkit" by Eileen Germain,of Trois- Rivières, will take place at: Halifax (for all NS instructors or interested SquadronMembers) on Sunday, November 17th, 10 am - 3 pm (lunchprovided by host). Here is the video Eileen created for the instructor’s into to thisseminar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za9zkBUkGxY&rel=0
Please contact Commander White if you wish to attend: [email protected]
Boating 1: PCOC (Boating Basics)At the request of Glooscap First Nation, this classroom course in
Hantsport was presented over two days; September 28th and October5th. $90 for non-members, $80 for members, $50 for self-study.
Boating 2: (Beyond Boating Basics)An online course starting October 22nd and running until December 10th.
Please see boatingcourses.ca/provinces/nova-scotia for details. Look forthe 'Lunenberg' listing.
Maritime Radio
Planning one course for the Valley and one for the South Shore this Fall. Fee is $100 for CPS-ECP members and $110 for non-members. Once
dates and locations are set they will be postedon: boatingcourses.ca/provinces/nova-scotia
Boating 4 (Near Shore Marine Navigation Level 1)
Was to start on September 3rd: Every Tuesday evening at the ForestHeights Community School in Chester Basin. Was to finish on November19th. Fees: $195 for non-members but only $175 for CPS-ECP Members.
Unfortunately, there were insufficient registrations for this course. boatingcourses.ca/provinces/nova-scotia
Boating 6 (Offshore Marine Navigation Level 1)
Starts February 18th and runs to May 12, 2020: - Every Tuesdayevening except for March break week. Forest Heights Community School
in Chester Basin. Fees: $195 for non-members but only $175 for CPS-ECP members. Will be added to the boatingcourses.ca website at a later
date.
Set Course to the Stars!
Ongoing: Bluenose Squadron has embarked on an ambitious, multi-yearprogram to offer the complete set of "navigation core" courses from Boating 1
(PCOC) right through to Boating 7 (Celestial Navigation)! Along the way wewill lay on additional 'elective' courses as well.
Contact Richard Leckenby ([email protected]) or Dan White
([email protected]) if you have questions or any difficulty registering on the
boatingcourses.ca website.
As always, here is the current CPS-ECP course information as an easyreference for our readers:
CPS-ECP offers a series of courses in boating knowledge that build from the basic courses
required by law to what you’d want to know to cross the ocean. Generations of volunteers
have been sharing their experience on the water with new and seasoned boaters, helping
them prepare for both everyday and emergency situations.
The following is a list of courses in our Boating series, generally offered in a classroom or
online. They offer a testing component if you wish to have certificate of proficiency. Some
segments and topics are often presented in seminars or even online.
Required certification courses:
Maritime Radio (Restricted Operator’s Certificate [Maritime])
Boating 1 - Boating Basics (Pleasure Craft Operator Card known as 'PCOC')
Boating Series Courses:
Boating 2 - Beyond Boating Basics
Boating 3 - Introduction to Marine Navigation
Boating 4 - Near Shore Marine Navigation Level 1
Boating 5 - Near Shore Marine Navigation Level 2
Boating 6 - Offshore Marine Navigation Level 1
Boating 7 - Offshore Marine Navigation Level 2
Elective Courses:
Electronic Marine Navigation
Radar for Boaters
Boat and Engine Maintenance
Extended Cruising (Living on a Boat)
Sailing
Introduction to Weather for Recreational Boaters
The more knowledge you have, the more enjoyable boating becomes.
The following link is the most useful CPS-ECP site for all scheduled course locations and
dates in N.S. You can see the what and when of courses being offered by various
Squadrons including ours, sign up for one and even pay right online:
http://www.boatingcourses.ca/provinces/nova-scotia
Be advised that CPS-ECP National is starting to list courses on the above site that are
done online. Such courses will connect you with an instructor/mentor who will help you
work your way through the syllabus. These online versions of our core courses are quite
useful for people who cannot attend the classroom versions either for reasons of their
location or time available. Our Squadron receives some of the fees paid by students if our
instructor(s) are involved.
The above photo taken in Fly Boy on a sunny Saturday in August 2019 onPorter Lake. Water temperature: 23 C.
Quiz
In the photo above Jim is operating Fly Boy at a speed of 20 knots. How farfrom shore is he, assuming he is abiding by the Nova Scotia rules?
a) More than 30 metresb) Between 30 metres and 100 metres
c) Less than 30 metresd) It doesn't matter
The correct answer can be found at the end of this newsletter. Look for this
ship's wheel:
Commander's Corner
DOES CPS-ECP HAVE A FUTURE? Across Canada (and I am sure, NorthAmerica, if not the entire world),volunteer organizations are strugglingto survive. CPS-ECP is not immune tothe ravages of reduced volunteerismand changing demographics; peopleare simply "too busy" or otherwiseoccupied/not interested enough to getinvolved in organizations which requiresome commitment of time and energy.Even volunteer fire departments areexperiencing this trend, as you have nodoubt heard. I got involved with CPS inthe late 1980's, when our nationalmembership was over 30,000. We arenow less than half that, and thenumbers continue to diminish. Sowhat's next? Will CPS-ECP survive? The answer is, it depends. It dependson how well we change ourappearance, make-up, strategy, andcourse delivery methods. It depends onwhether or not we can encouragemembers (like you few who are readingthis right now) to get involved, maintaintheir membership, and participate inlocal squadron activities and events.CPS-ECP has just received the resultsof a major marketing study and will bechanging the way we "do business".We recognize we need to broaden ourappeal to more types of boaters--weare all not just sailors and powerboaters anymore; there are kayakers,canoeists, paddle boards, and whoknows what else will get invented andbecome popular. But we need to reachout to and serve all of these groups
Squadron Executive (Bridge)Contacts:
902-472-2102
Leesa WhiteFaceBook/PR [email protected]
902-472-2102
Richard LeckenbyEducation [email protected]
902-624-0730
Bob RutherfordAssistant Education [email protected]
902-634-8661
Marcel SimardAssistant Education OfficerRVCC Officer
with the education and training theyneed and want. In the meantime, THANK YOU forstaying members of CPS-ECP. Andstay tuned for more to come. And if youhave any interest or ability to help outin any way, please talk to one of theExecutive members today! Dan White
902-798-1138
Bernie WilcoxOur generous volunteer Webmasterfrom across the Bay of Fundy - not onour executive but much appreciated [email protected]
Jim PeerlessSecretaryMembership OfficerNewsletter [email protected]
902-679-0560
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THE LAWS OF BOATING
1. Any tool, when dropped, will immediately bounce off the deck into the water. 1a. If, by some miracle, the tool mentioned above stays aboard it will surely land on top of an uncovered battery touching bothbattery posts if it is metallic. If not metallic, it will find its way to an inaccessible part of the bilge. 2. The probability of being seen is in direct proportional to the stupidity of your act. 3. After you start changing the oil, your nose will begin to itch. 4. If you have to call the Coast Guard on the VHF, everyone you ever knew will hear you.
5. If you are on the cell telling the boss you're sick, a boat will immediately roar by. 6. As soon as you have the fuel dock lined up, you'll get hit by a wake. 7. As soon as you go in swimming and are completely wet, your cellphone rings. 8. The probability of someone you know wanting to raft up increases dramatically if you just stopped for a quiet afternoon. 9. When you finally get the mechanic down to your boat to show him what won't work, it will. 10. If your boat needs 1.5 metres of water, the only spot left on the dock will have 1 metre. 11. The boat immediately upwind will start a generator as soon as you have your plates of food ready. 12. If there are only two people in a marina, they will have adjacent slips. 13. As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, something will need attention until the coffee is cold. 14. The chances of a red wine spill hitting fabric upholstery is in direct proportion to how new and expensive it is. 15. A 'glass' glass in the cockput will always shatter. 16. The quieter the anchorage, the greater the chances that someone will be playing loud music. 17. There's always at least one boater who believes the guy who doesn't know what he is talking about. (And yes, always a 'guy'.) 18. A closed mouth gathers no feet. (See previous) 19. If the boat shoe fits, it's too expensive. 20. As soon as you find a marina you really like, they will raise the rates. 21. As soon as your boat is old enough to start replacing parts, you will discover they no longer make them.
MY BEAUTIFUL CRUISE
I borrowed a poem from the sky,
And music from a bird,I stole a chime out of the wind,And from the clouds a word.
I borrowed a song from the waves,
A prayer from the silver rain,I took the whispers of angels,
To fill the jib and the main.
As each little thing was added,It really could not fail,
With God's help I put in my mind,A wonderful relaxing sail!
(adapted from "My Beautiful Day"
by Marion Schoeberlein)
Why not get a Recreational Vessel Courtesy Check? You might put
it on your calendar for next Spring! Marcel would be pleased tomeet at your boat. It's free and ensures you have all the right stuff.
Would you bet $200? Marcel says: "The cost of a fine for not having the required safety equipment in good working order on your boatcould be $200 or more. I will be happy to provide a Recreational Vessel Courtesy Check (RVCC) of your boat at amutually convenient time and location. It’s for free and if you have everything you need, you’ll get a SafetyInspection Sticker. If you don’t have everything… I will explain exactly what you should have on board so you can be sure to win thatbet - you’re not just saving $200 - you could be saving your life.
I can be reached via e mail at [email protected] or by phone at 902-798-1138. Marcel."
The Meaning of Membership for CPS-ECP Members
"When you renew your membership, you are supporting CPS-ECP as a recognizable partner in the promotion of BoatingSafety in Canada. You are supporting the development, promotion, and delivery of safe boating knowledge to theboating community. With our new governance, CPS-ECP is evolving and changing to be in step with our changing world. We are reviewingand revamping our course offerings based on your feedback as a member.
We are also very proud of the increased benefits from our sponsors that you will be able to continue to enjoy, exclusivelyas a member:
· Cowan Home and Auto Insurance - 10 to 15% discount· Cowan Boat Insurance – up to 25% discount· C-Tow on the water assistance - 33% discount
· Salus gear - up to a 30% discount· ICOM radio equipment – save up to $150· Weems and Plath purchases - 15% rebate
· Canadian Yachting Magazine – at no additional cost!· Canadian Yachting’s CPS-ECP OnBoard e-newsletter· And we are always working on more benefits for you.
Remember, with membership, you will be a member of a nationwide boating fraternity that encourages boating safetyand great friendships."
Also, THREE recent additions offering us benefits
DOCK LINKS
Dock Links is a boater’s membership card thatoffers perks to boaters including top ratedinsurance discounts, exclusive access to
discounted docking at marinas and discounts onfuel purchases. Your Dock Links membership cardgives you access to a number of perks available
year-round from over 2000 participating partners.
• Up to 50% Discount on Transient Slip Rate• Fuel Discount at Diamond Marinas
• Free Pump-Out during Transient Visits• Free Shuttle Service where available
• Access to over 1500 Discount across Canada ontheir App.
www.docklinks.ca
SUNSAIL VACATIONS
Sailing vacations in 25 amazing destinations
We offer 25 sensational sailing destinations around the world. Whether you’re interested in a chartered yacht, a socialflotilla or just relaxing while a skipper takes the helm, we have the perfect sailing escape for you. From the Caribbean to
Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean to the Seychelles, get inspired with our worldwide sailing destinations.
CPS-ECP members receive exclusive savings on the vacation of their choice including bareboat or skippered monohullsand catamarans.
www.Sunsail.com
CANADA ROPE AND TWINE
Inland Safety Supply is the proud distributor for Canada Rope and Twine and their award-winning Night Saver Rope andrelated products. Browse their web pages for great savings on rope and other marine safety items.
www.inlandliferafts.com
MEMBER BENEFITS CUSTOMER CODESRevised: Jan 10, 2019
NOTE: You will be required to supply the customer code to take advantage of the discounts offered.You will be required to supply your Membership number
First in each entry is the supplier which is followed by any discount code required and then the web address for that supplier....
CPS-ECP Education www.boatingcourses.caCowan Insurance Group www.cowangroup.ca/cps-ecp
Canadian Yachting www.canadianyachting.caL'Escale Nautique www.escalenautique.qc.ca
C-Tow www.c-tow.caWeems and Plath www.weems-plath.comicom canada www.icomcanada.comSunsail Promo Code CNBDM www.sunsail.com
Salus Marine Wear www.salusmarine.comCanada Rope and Twine CPD10 www.inlandliferafts.com
Nautral Marine NMHCPS25P www.alexmilne.comDock Links CPSDEAL www.docklinks.ca
Rona www.rona.caNational Car Rental Code 3233144 www.nationalcar.ca
Choice Hotels Client ID # 00088301 www.choicehotels.ca/cpsGreat Lakes Cruising Club CPS1819 www.glcclub.com
CPS-ECP Membership www.cps-ecp.ca/membership
The Cunard Ship, Queen Mary 2 at Pier 22, July 2, 2019 as photographed from Fly Boy.
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The following is taken from an article put out by CPS-ECP some years ago. Forthe full article please click here: Enviro Boater
Our current Executive Vacancies
Commander
Dan White, has taken on the duties of Financial Officer in addition to his instructional duties. Dan would like to step down asSquadron Commander. At the time of writing the other members of the current executive are not willing to step into the role of
Commander for varying good reasons. Please consider helping your Squadron in this capacity or the others listed here. CPS-ECP provides clear guidelines for each Executive position within a squadron and the current executive will provide guidance and
support too. We operate as a team.
Executive Officer (Assistant to the Commander)
Our Commander, Dan White, manages to juggle his full-time employment teaching firefighters while Commanding this Squadronand instructing many of our courses (not to mention a home life!). Dan, or whomever volunteers for the position of
Commander, could definitely use a hand in the day to day running of Bluenose Squadron. For any of these Executive vacancieswe can offer a briefing and written guidelines as to what is expected of any volunteer.
Please contact any Executive (Bridge) Member for further information at your earliest convenience.
You have reached the end of the Fall 2019 Newsletter. Comments and material for future editionsalways welcome. Please send them to [email protected] or any Executive (Bridge) Officer. Thank you.
The correct answer is a) Jim is operating Fly Boy more than 30 metres from shore.
"When boating in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia, please observe theunposted speed limit of 10 km/h (6 mph or 5 knots) within 30 meters (100 ft ) from shore. This limit applies on all waters within theseprovinces except where other limits are posted."
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