Neptunus 62 Launch Sneak Peek
CY’s Andy Adams and John Armstrong were on hand recently for this sneak peek of the launch of the Neputunus 62 at Neputunus Yachts in St.Catharines ON…
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Recall: Sea-Doo Switch Safety Update
June 11, 2026 Transport Canada recently issued a reminder that BRP is conducting a safety recall on MY22 to MY26 Sea-Doo Switch. Improper distribution of passengers and cargo weight could overload the front of the watercraft and cause instability, nosediving and possibly lead to capsizing. The condition worsens if water evacuation from the hull is…
To Halifax
June 11, 2026 It’s darn near impossible to walk through the Halifax waterfront without the strain of Stan Rogers singing Barrett’s Privateers blaring on your internal audio system. The Halifax waterfront is so stunning, so packed with history. It’s what makes the Nova Scotia capital important and evocative – a bedrock of Canadiana for centuries….
Boats: Canada Ocean Racing Free Tour for Public
June 11, 2026 Canada Ocean Racing is inviting members of the public to step aboard EMIRA IV, the team’s IMOCA 60 offshore racing boat, during a series of free open days in Collingwood, Ontario, on 13 and 20 June. The 20-minute guided tours will give visitors the opportunity to explore one of the world’s most…
US Coast Guard Launches Monitor Drones on the Great Lakes
June 11, 2026 Last week, the Detroit News reported that the U.S. Coast Guard’s Great Lakes District announced the use of autonomous drones starting this month on the Great Lakes. It said the so-called “sail drones” will help support its missions on the lakes from May to October. Anthony Popiel, the unmanned aircraft system program manager…
Boat Builders: Niche Acquires Bruckmann Yachts Rebranding as Bruckmann + Ellis
June 11, 2026 Washington State-based Niche Watercraft LLC has acquired longtime Canadian builder Bruckmann Yachts and the launch of a new brand name: Bruckmann + Ellis. The renaming honors naval architect Mark Ellis, whose designs defined the Bruckmann line for more than four decades. The tribute was agreed upon by both Mark Bruckmann and Mark…
A Tough Go
West Marine’s Toronto store had a limited shelf life May 28, 2026 If you’re a normal boat owner, you spend at least 25% of your boating hours kvetching about the galactic prices for new boats, parts, and supplies. Fortunately, that still leaves 75% of your time to enjoy your current boat, but still…. Once there…
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ENVGO NV1: Back to the Future
By Andy Adams
Up to this point, I feel that most electric boats have not been very exciting. The motors have been mainly small portable models for dinghies. There are some high-horsepower motors available, but they look like regular outboard motors to be used on conventional boats. Until now, there hasn’t been an electric boat that really makes a statement. Enter the ENVGO NV1.
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Canada’s Superior: the North Shore
Story and photos by Jennifer M. Smith
We’d been north before on a short two-week cruise. At the time, we were unprepared for the isolation, the lack of cell phone coverage, and the spotty VHF reception. Since then we’ve repowered, installed Starlink, and retired from work. Now, with confidence in our engine and our connectivity and more time to sail, we were Superior-ready.
