Canadian Yachting West October Issue on Stands, Online

The current issue of Canadian Yachting West is now available on newsstands and online. Issue highlights include:

•    “Remembering Tolly Tollefson” – Feature coverage of the dedication of a memorial at Princess Louisa Inlet to the late yacht builder R.M. “Tolly” Tollfeson, written by Robert Hale, founder of the Waggoner Cruising Guide and a longtime Tollycraft owner.

•    “The Voyage of Free Spirit V” – Part 1 of two articles by Elizabeth Regan about her and her husband’s leap into boating on the BC coast. In this issue, she describes their decision to purchase a Krogen 42 trawler and the efforts to learn how to handle it.

•    “Falling for Fall” – Seven tips from CYW Editor Duart Snow, a diehard autumn cruiser, to help you get the most of late-season boating in safety and comfort.

This issue also includes a New Products update and a review of heating and cooling system options, both by Contributing Editor Robert Buller, and reviews of the Delphia 47 and Jeanneau 509 sailboats, and the Sea Ray 370 Sundancer and Prestige 500S powerboats.

Read CYW in digital form at www.cdnyachtingwestern-digital.com/canadianyachtingwest/201210#pg1

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RNSYS to Host the 2013 Mobility Cup

RNSYS to Host the 2013 Mobility Cup

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Transformational Refitting: A New Way to Look at Yacht Purchase

Transformational Refitting: A New Way to Look at Yacht Purchase

Platinum Marine announces the unveiling of their new refit project, “encore”, 120’ Crescent, at the 2013 Seattle Boat Show. The luxury yacht was refurbished to new construction levels through Platinum’s Transformational Refit program.

The transformation included the addition of an upper level, modernized exterior styling, hull lengthening, and the addition of a bulbous bow. The interior of the new tri-level vessel was removed and replaced with a professionally designed interior with up-to-date amenities such as a state-of-the-art entertainment system, technically advanced lighting systems, and chef’s galley. Mechanical, electronic, and yacht management systems have been either significantly upgraded or replaced throughout the vessel. Essentially the encore is a new yacht in appearance and operation, without the cost of a newly constructed vessel. The encore is listed for sale by Platinum Marine for $6,995,000.

Appointment of new CPS Executive Director

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Richard Bee, Chief Commander of the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons is pleased to report that the organization has completed the search process and hired a new Executive Director. Their new Executive Director is Walter Kowalchuk. He will be joining CPS-ECP on September 4, 2012. Walter was born and raised in Edmonton Alberta and moved to the Toronto area in 1984. He is married with two children. His wife Susan is the Program Manager with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel.

Skyline Marina Sea Ray Demo Day

Skyline Marina Sea Ray Demo Day

On Saturday, June 18th, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Skyline Marina invites you to attend its Sea Ray Demo Day at Bayport Yachting Centre (Bayport Marina) located at 156 Marina Park Avenue in Midland.

Sport Boats, Sport Cruisers and Sport Yachts are in the water and ready to go! Experience the revolutionary joystick docking of both MerCruiser's Axius and ZEUS Propulsion Systems! Enjoy amazing pricing on our featured demo boats!

State of the Recreational Boating Industry Presentation January 15th

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The 2013 State of the Recreational Boating Industry Presentation and Industry Breakfast took place Tuesday, January 15th at the Toronto International Boat Show. The event was sponsored by GE Capital, NMMA Canada and Boating Industry Canada magazine.

The event attracted a capacity crowd of about 200.

The presentations were opened by Andy Adams of Boating Industry Canada talking about two major demographic shifts that will greatly impact future planning for marine industry professionals.

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There is nothing more that I enjoy than being with friends and messing about in boats. Messing about in brand-new boats on a champagne sailing day on Lake Ontario at the beginning of the summer doesn’t get any better. To have the new owner, Helmuth Strobel and Anchor Yachts dealer Pancho Jimenez aboard made it even more special, as they can also speak to what they truly enjoy about the boat. We keep our own boat in a harbour that has a long waiting list for boats over 35 feet, so this little gem would definitely fit the bill and feels like a much bigger boat. True to the spirit of the 7th generation Oceanis line, the 34.1 is built in Poland and replaces the 35.1. It is 1,000 lbs lighter, 14 cm narrower and has 29% more sail area.

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Peter Island Yacht Club

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