Holidays are perfect times for daydreaming and anyone who loves boating, will love the adventures of Paul and Sheryl Shard; contributing writers to Canadian Yachting for many years. They have sailed internationally and lived aboard four different sailboats for over 30 years now. Their DVDs are available directly from their website: www.distantshores.ca Season 11 and 12 special offer: $69.97 online.
April 9, 2026 Just published is “Secrets of Tunnel Boat Design – Second Edition” book, by designer, author, engineer and race driver Jim Russell. This new book is a comprehensive rewrite of the renowned original, featuring fascinating insights into the evolution of tunnel hull design, the principles of how a tunnel hull works, and detailed…
On calm sunny days on the water, you will often see boats rafted together at anchor, their crews enjoying the day and each other’s company, sharing a meal, swimming off the sterns or playing with water toys around the boats in the raft.
Mar 28, 2024 Carole Fontaine, aka “The Sailing Yogi,” loves to share her adventures from 20 years of living aboard a sailboat. With 20,000 nautical miles under her belt, she has triumphantly embraced the art of navigating the currents of life with ease and grace. Carole is a Canadian from Cowansville, Quebec and her husband is…
Nov 23, 2023 The Ultimate Sailing Calendar is a perennial favorite. Action-packed and vibrant, big and bold: it’s 24” by 18” when displayed. Expertly printed on durable high-quality Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper, with environmentally friendly linseed and soya oil-based ink – it’s friendly to Mother Nature while looking good all year long. This…
Nov 23, 2023 Stuffed full of holiday delights? Time to fall into the LaZBoy and crack open some nautical reading. This crop has a few thrillers, and a lot of adventure. Happy (lethargic) Holidays. Arrow’s Fallby Scott, JoelCAD $18.95 Rumours of an 18th-century shipwreck with a fortune in gold still aboard send Arrow and her crew…
Nov 16, 2023 The Jolly Mon is a staple book for not only kids but adults too. Written by Jimmy and his daughter Savannah, this is a story that everyone will treasure.MSRP: $9.99 CADVisit: indigo.ca/en-ca/the-jolly-mon/9780152405380 Jimmy’s last album, Equal Strain on All Parts, was finished earlier this year. Gift this special 14-track album on CD…
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.
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.
