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Sneak Peek: December Canadian Boating Coming Your Way

November 6, 2025

It’s almost boat show season! Are you ready? We are, and we’re bringing you a packed issue of Canadian Boating, starting with a big feature on how to get the most out of your next boat show! Whether you’re buying or just browsing, Managing Editor Andy Adams brings you his veteran knowledge and show experience in Boat Show Tips & Tricks to help make your next boat show fun and exciting for the whole family.

December is our tech issue, and it kicks off with an in-depth look at gyro stabilizers, how they work, where they fit, and what they cost. With more bigger boats hitting the market, gyro stabilizers are becoming more common. Start looking for your next boat armed with everything you need to know about gyros!

We all know AI is coming, but did you know it’s learning how to drive a boat? Veteran boating writer Mike Gridley deep dives into the development of AI technology by Brunswick Marine, along with their comprehensive ACES strategy to bring more boating to more people. The future is coming, and you can read about it right here in Canadian Boating.

And, of course, there’s a power review by Andy Adams. The Nimbus 365 Coupé won the prestigious European Powerboat of the Year Award in 2013 and has been a frontrunner in the cabin-cruiser class ever since. Get ready to find out why as Adams goes through the 365 Coupé from bow to stern to bring you all the best of Nimbus’s boating design and innovation.

It’s getting cold here in Canada, and what better time to start planning your next blue water getaway? If you’re thinking about chartering this winter, Canadian Boating Editor Mathew Channer knows where you want to go. With 365 beaches, reliable trade winds, and abundant marine history, Antigua & Barbuda might just be your next dream chartering destination.

Canadian Author Dan Rubinstein launched his paddleboard onto the Ottawa River in June 2023 and, 10 weeks later, returned home after paddling 1,200 miles through some of Canada and the United States’ most historic waterways. In this exclusive interview, Rubinstein talks to Canadian Boating about his journey, the people who helped him along, and the healing power of ‘blue space’.

Finally, John Morris is about to live out his dream of driving a classic Riva on Lake Como, without spending a dollar! How? The magic of AI. Get ready to laugh in his latest Crossing the Line.

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