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This photo from Bennington shows three different series of triple-tube models with the 22 MSB (red trim) in the centre, the sister ship to our test boat. Full-Featured elegance By...
The ENVGO NV1 — a Canadian performance foiling electric boat. Photo by ENVGO. The ENVGO NV1 — a Canadian performance foiling electric boat. Story and photos by Andy Adams Up...
By Andy Adams Photos by Nimbus Boats There is no shortage of fun and exciting new boat designs hitting the market, but for the last few years these have been...
By Mathew Channer Hybrid—The Ultimate Era of Boating? There are lots of different ways to boat, and lots of opinions on what’s preferrable. While I’m partial to tow sports and...
October 23, 2025 In this month’s Canadian Boating Power Review, Editor Andy Adams, gets onboard the Scout 400 LFX. Click here to enjoy the full review. In late July, Jill...
By Andy AdamsVetta is a whole new line of luxury pontoons from Duhamel and Dewar, the family that brought us Legend Boats. It's not a Legend, it's a Vetta. And...



Bennington 22 MSB

By Andy Adams

If you’ve already had firsthand experience with a pontoon, you will easily understand the appeal of the Bennington 22 MSB. But if you haven’t, let’s start by reviewing a few of the reasons why pontoon boats have become top sellers in markets across North America.

Pontoon boats began in the early 1950s as basically four steel drums lashed to a frame. They were not unlike the log rafts of ancient cultures and not much more sophisticated at first.

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Destinations


The Best of Two Worlds

By Mathew Channer

Interior British Columbia might not be as famous for recreational boating as Canada’s Great Lakes, yet it is no less a world-class boat­ing destination. The mountains offer their own flavour of marine adventure with their series of long, deep ribbon lakes, and there is perhaps no area that embodies this more uniquely than the iconic Okanagan basin in southern B.C. One could be forgiven for assuming this valley was purpose-built for nautical fun, with a few delightful perks thrown in to make the area entirely irresistible (wine-tasting, anyone?).

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Recognizing the Real Challenges of Building a Volunteer Program at Today’s Yacht Clubs

By Kris Olson, Newport Yacht Club
In the first article of this two-part series , we explored the benefits of building a volunteer program at today’s yacht clubs, focusing on Newport Yacht Club in Stoney Creek, Ontario. Newport has been a non-profit, volunteer-run, power and sail club since 2012 and has blossomed into a successful, vibrant organization with a core of dedicated members who assist in all operations of the club.You don’t have to be a fanatic but it might help if you plan to sail an open catamaran in the legendary Race to Alaska (R2AK)!  Jeff Williams from Orillia ON and his crew Mike Van Joy (the boat is named Snowball; the crew is known on FB as The Snowflakes) are racing to Alaska 2026, beginning June 14th, starting in Port Townsend, WA and finishing in Ketchikan, AK. Where it gets shaky is that this is all happening aboard this 20-foot Tornado catamaran.

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How To & DIY

Drinking and Boating in Canada: the Facts

Here is how the responsibility is split regarding the boating and alcohol laws:

1. Federal Laws (The Criminal Code & Safety)

The federal government, primarily through Transport Canada and the Criminal Code of Canada, sets the baseline for safety and criminal offenses across the entire country.

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Marine Products


Mercury Unveils Integrated Suite of Digital and Control Innovations

Mercury Marine just announced the launch of a new generation of digital and control innovations designed to elevate performance, simplify operation, and enhance the overall boating experience. Unveiled as part of a unified innovation showcase, Mercury’s latest advancements include the Mercury Keyless System, Boost, Premier Joystick, and a new DTS Performance Pedal for high-performance applications.


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