Twenty-five boats and close to 60 people attended the North Pacific Yacht Owners Rendezvous 2012 September 9-11 at Telegraph Harbour Marina. Tips, ideas and stories were enthusiastically shared regardless of whether guests were veteran cruisers or new to North Pacific. A number of industry suppliers stepped forward as sponsors and donors to support the event.
For the first time since 2020, boaters and outdoor water enthusiasts will be able to attend the Toronto Boat Show to see, touch, board, and speak to more than 450 exhibitors to get ready for the upcoming season ahead.
Earlier this month Team Village Monde crossed the Finish line as winners of the Kraken Cup (sponsored by Garmin) one of the World’s most adventurous, yet basic, sailing races.
The Metro Regatta, now in its third year on the Halifax Waterfront, takes place August 4-5 this summer.
Today (Thursday December 142017), Air Canada Rouge will make its inaugural flight to the Argyle International Airport in St Vincent and the Grenadines adding another direct route for Canadian charterers.
WHEN? August 5th from 4:00 to 8:00 + WHERE? The North Side of Rous Island. HOW? Bring your boat or find a boating friend.
Jeanneau America held a recent two day event in Annapolis Maryland called “ Throttle Down on South River” to display their latest outboard models for their Dealers and the Media.
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.
