Wireless Wind Instrument from NASA Marine

Mar 22, 2016
VMG Marine, Canadian distributor for NASA Marine Instruments UK, is pleased to announce a new product to the Clipper line of wind instruments from Nasa Marine.
Mar 22, 2016
VMG Marine, Canadian distributor for NASA Marine Instruments UK, is pleased to announce a new product to the Clipper line of wind instruments from Nasa Marine.
June 12, 2025 by Marc Robic Asked if I would look and use the Savvy Navvy navigation app and share my impressions, I was curious enough to do a little background research before accepting. From the onset, the reviews I read were not that great with many negative comments. Being in software most of my…
June 12, 2025 Getting a fender to hang just right, where it best protects the boat, takes time, a knowledge of knots, and often a bit of trial and error. And this is repeated every time the vessel is docked, no matter how choppy the water or wet the deck. Accon Marine’s Quick Release Fender…
June 12, 2025 We all know the golden rule: safety first. But once the boat’s underway and the wind fills the sails, it’s tempting to shed that PFD and rely on confidence—or swimming ability. The truth is, even the strongest swimmers can’t always outmatch an unexpected gybe or an unpredictable wave. That one split second…
May 22, 2025 Late at night or in the early hours of the morning, boaters need reliable navigation lights to ensure their safety. Accon Marine’s innovative Pop-Up® C-5 Approved Bow Light combines the convenience of a retractable fitting with the rugged construction and stringent testing needed for ABYC C-5 compliance. The Pop-Up C-5 Approved Bow…
May 8, 2025 As we launch for another season, it’s critical to have the right equipment onboard. The Steiner Optics 7x50c Commander Binoculars with Compass feature an easy to grip, open bridge design and foldable winged eyecups to keep lateral light out of the eyes. With antireflection, high-definition lenses delivering sharp, clear images by day…
May 8, 2025 A cross between a hover-board, and a jet-ski, the Hydroflyer is the most advanced electric hydro-foiling board ever created. And it’s Canadian; designed and built in BC! The Hydroflyer is 100% electric, that means it requires no fuel, creates no fumes or pollution, recharges rapidly in any standard AC power outlet, and…
By Craig Ritchie
Photos by Starcraft Marine
Building great boats has always come down to a mix of art and science, and that’s particularly true when it comes to meeting the biggest challenge of all—creating an appealing yet affordable family runabout. Buyers want a boat that is affordable but not stripped to the bare bones.
Enter Starcraft and its delightful SV 16 OB, an all-new-for-2025 family deck boat that elegantly balances comfort, amenities and affordability.
By Mark Stevens
Photos by Sharon Matthews-Stevens
As I shift our chartered canal boat into neutral, I’m soothed by the soundtrack of bird calls, the occasional plaintive horn of a distant train and the hum of our engine.
I reach for the VHF to radio the lockmaster in charge of Erie Canal’s Lock 32 dead ahead. Our boat spins gently in the current like a maple key in a mud puddle.
“This is Onondaga,” I say. “Headed westbound and requesting passage.”