June 15, 2022
Four Winns H4
The well-known Four Winns brand is now a part of the international boatbuilder Groupe Beneteau and the new H4 is a great example of how the design and engineering resources of Beneteau can up the game even for a brand like Four Winns that has a long and distinguished history.
June 15, 2022
Beneteau Oceanis 34.1
Boats have been in high demand for the past two years and there’s no sign of this easing. Sailboats, that can move with the power of the wind, have made an especially significant comeback probably because of the high prices of fuel.
June 6, 2022
X Shore EELEX 8000
When we arranged to interview the designer and manufacturer to write a profile of the X Shore Eelex 8000 for the June 2021 issue of Canadian Yachting magazine, it was on the understanding that we always prefer to actually drive and experience the boats we write about, and we were especially keen to drive the X Shore when BCI Marine here in Canada, got their first boat from Sweden.
June 2, 2022
Viko S35 – A sexy, affordable racer-cruiser
I am lucky to have the opportunity to helm many types of boats. I am even more lucky to sail boats on champagne fall days when many boats are either being hauled for the winter, or are already under shrink-wrap.
May 11, 2022
New boats: World Premiere of the Axopar 45 XC Cross Cabin
The range’s first model, the Axopar 45 XC Cross Cabin, hit the aqua waters on Wednesday, April 27th, at Port Calanova, Mallorca. The innovative Axopar 45 is not your typical recreational boat and is unlike anything previously launched by the company or its competitors.
April 14, 2022
Schaefer 400
Considering the features and amenities that today’s power yacht buyers are looking for, we think the Schaefer 400 represents an impressive choice. It’s a stylish 40-foot express hardtop yacht, featuring a simply huge swim platform, sweeping lines and a host of appealing features.
April 13, 2022
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380
Every few years, boat builders refresh their current offering and rename their models. The clear giveaway is usually a switch in the numbering system.
March 4, 2022
Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 – A floating Irish Island
The weather wasn’t cooperating for our test of the new Fountaine Pajot Isla 40. Rain, storm clouds and gusty winds greeted us when we arrived at the Outer Harbour Marina in Toronto, Ontario. But the ladies were game.
March 3, 2022
Neptunus 650E
Last August, we were again invited to the Neptunus Yachts facility in St. Catharines, Ontario to run and review their latest yacht, a 202650E at their marina by Lake Ontario.