August 22, 2017
Paddlers complete month-long 850-km reconciliation canoe pilgrimage at the Kahnawake Mohawk Territory
More than 30 individuals, Indigenous, Jesuit, English and French Canadian paddlers, have completed a 26 day, 850-kilometre canoeing expedition from Midland, Ontario to Montreal, Québec…
August 22, 2017
Cruising with the Dario and Zelijka : Part 2 – south to Grenada
After a good night’s sleep, no doubt helped by the gentle rocking of the boat on anchor and the evening cocktails, the Gabrovecs were ready to continue their vacation.
August 9, 2017
Ground breaking ceremony at Dartmouth Yacht Club
As we celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday there is also much to celebrate in the revitalization of Halifax.
August 9, 2017
Parade of Sail in Halifax
Perfect weather made for a wonderful day in Halifax on August 1st for the Parade of Sail. A nice southwest breeze came up as the “Tall Ships” exited the harbour giving spectators a chance to see these beautiful boats under full sail.
August 9, 2017
Dario and Zelijka do The Grenadines
Chartering in the Caribbean conjures up images of turquoise sea, palm fringed beaches and great sailing. But with so much choice how do you decide on your sailing destination and the charter company?
July 25, 2017
Royal Victoria Yacht Club wins 2017 Club of the Year in Canada
The Royal Victoria Yacht Club has been bestowed a great honour by the Canadian Society of Club Managers (CSCM). Royal Victoria Yacht Club was awarded “Club of the Year” in the medium club category.
July 25, 2017
Gimli Yacht Club 50 years and still making a splash with the sailing best
The Gimli Yacht club on their 50th anniversary is hosting the sailing venue for the 2017 Canada Summer Games being held in Winnipeg.
June 20, 2017
At last, Lunenburg Bound – a bookstore with a good marine section!
Since anyone who opens an independent bookstore is at least as brave as a small boat shop owner, I should mention Lunenburg Bound on Montague Street in Lunenburg.
June 20, 2017
The Dory Shop
No trip to Lunenburg for me is complete without checking out what’s in the yard by the Dory Shop.
June 20, 2017
Covey Island Boatworks
On a recent visit to Lunenburg I had a few minutes to speak with Al Hutchinson at Covey Island Boatworks. The company, which gained an international reputation for building wood/epoxy yachts mostly of a traditional nature, has been busy diversifying in the face of a changing marketplace.
June 20, 2017
Lake Erie Cruise heads to Dover this Saturday
The Lake Erie Interclub Cruise was created 58 years ago to provide a challenging series of Lake Erie port-to-port races for cruising and racing auxiliary sailboats, and to allow sufficient opportunity for the membership of participating clubs to have fellowship while enjoying the best tradition of competitive yacht racing. Suitable trophies and keeper awards are presented to winners in every race.
June 15, 2017
Modernizing Tradition at Rossiter Boats
Walking in to the small showroom at the Rossiter Boat factory, the company values and evolution of tradition become immediately apparent;it is a small but thriving manufacturer that truly cares about exceptional quality and customer relationships.
June 7, 2017
Gimli Manitoba to host Canada Games in August
Sail Nova Scotia will be sending a talented and experienced team to the upcoming Canada Games which will take place in early August in Gimli, Manitoba.
June 7, 2017
Ben Eoin Yacht Club offers Youth Sailing Program
The Bras d’Or lakes are blessed with countless beautiful anchorages, but only a few marinas. The newest is at Ben Eoin Yacht Club (BEYC) on East Bay, about 25 minutes from downtown Sydney.
May 24, 2017
Quinte West
You’re on your way east to the 1000 Islands or the Trent-Severn. By entering north of Prince Edward County at Presq’ile Bay, you get to cruise up the irresistible Murray Canal into the Bay of Quinte.
May 24, 2017
Destination Bouctouche
For cruising boats venturing north along the New Brunswick coast past Shediac, the Sawmill Point Boat Basin provides a safe and convenient stop.
May 15, 2017
Reef Boat Club
Do you know how many boaters you run into while standing in the lift lines of Blue Mountain and the surrounding private ski clubs? Quite a few! Start some conversations on the ski lifts and you might be surprised how many avid boaters you can meet.
May 15, 2017
Port of Orillia – A Charming Surprise Awaits You
I have lived in Ontario my whole life but have only recently had the pleasure of visiting the City of Orillia, even although I have probably been a stone’s throw away from there more than 1,000 times, en route to a cottage via Highway #11.Of course, I always stop at Weber’s for a burger and fries.
May 15, 2017
The Northwest Passage – History in the Remaking
My trip to the Northwest Passage started long before I boarded the flight to Kangerlussaq with visits to Eddie Bauer, North Face, SAIL, MEC and Patagonia to purchase the clothing and equipment necessary to ensure I stayed warm, dry and comfortable and able to participate in whatever the daily sojourn offered.
May 10, 2017
New sailing tour operating in Halifax Harbour
As a former partner in the Halifax tour business Ambassatours and Murphy’s at the Cable Wharf, Jeff Farwell has broad experience in providing tourists and locals with great options for seeing the sights both on the water and off.
May 5, 2017
Long Time Coming
Following a 10-year hiatus, Richmond, BC-based Crescent Custom Yachts is once again launching new-build superyachts on Canada’s Pacific coast.
April 28, 2017
Cruising the North Channel
During the summer of 2016, my wife and I cruised through the North Channel in Lake Huron on our Mainship 30 Classic Pilot. This summary of our cruise is intended to help others plan a similar cruise.
April 25, 2017
Pacific Gateway Marina
If you are planning a trip up the west coast of Vancouver Island, there is a new safe harbour at Port Renfrew, the home of the Pacheedaht First Nation, meaning “People of the Sea Foam”, and it is also the new home of the Pacific Gateway Marina.
April 25, 2017
Destination Fredericton
The Saint John river is a fantastic cruising ground and for powerboaters there is the extra treat of being able to tie up handy to downtown Fredericton, at the Regent Street Wharf.
April 11, 2017
Marine Mart Opens in Mississauga
Marine Mart Inc. opened it first store outside the province of Quebec on Match 31 in the City of Mississauga. When the bell rung at 9AM, many of Marine Mart’s suppliers were on hand to wish them well.
March 31, 2017
Northern Georgian Bay: a path less travelled
It’s like we’ve waved a magic wand and disappeared into a picture perfect painting, our 28-foot Sea Ray a small maroon and cream dot plunged into the middle of an unravelling canvas of colour.
March 30, 2017
Cedar Island Yacht Club
The very first yacht club ever featured in this column was the Buffalo Yacht Club, back in 2012.
March 30, 2017
Almost Canadian, Almost Caribbean
I’m chilling on the balcony of our beachside suite at the Bohio Dive Resort, gazing at sun-burnished whispering surf nuzzling the sand ten metres away.
March 27, 2017
Carver Marquis Plant Tour – July 2016
Last July, I had the pleasure of traveling to Wisconsin on behalf of Boating Industry Canada. I had been invited to take a plant tour of the Carver Marquis yacht building facilities…
March 21, 2017
Sailing made easy
For many people the cost of buying, docking and maintaining a sailboat makes no sense, and especially when you consider the time commitments.
March 21, 2017
Canada’s 150th: Win a free night stay at Crate Marine Belleville
Crate Marine Belleville is celebrating Canada’s 150th anniversary by offering one free night stay at their marina.
March 21, 2017
Charlottetown: Plenty of choices for visiting boaters
Charlottetown makes for an attractive cruising destination. The historic downtown area is compact, interesting and walkable.
March 7, 2017
Schooner Cove Yacht Club. Racing and Cruising on Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada
The Schooner Cove Yacht Club is situated between Nanaimo and Parksville, on the east coast of Vancouver Island.
March 7, 2017
St. John Marina
The first step for any yacht visiting the Saint John River is to transit the famous “Reversing Falls”. With 20 plus foot tides in the harbor, the tidal flow over a ledge in the narrow gorge makes for dramatic viewing on the full ebb or flood.
February 21, 2017
An Intense Crossing
After months of planning my trip to Prince Edward Island in my CL16 open sailing dinghy Celtic Kiss, departure day finally arrived. I greeted this much-anticipated day watching the sunrise from the comfort of my childhood home in Pirate Harbour.
February 7, 2017
Cadboro Bay Sailing Association
If you live in the Victoria BC area and are planning your activities for the spring and summer and want to find out if sailing’s for you, then there is a terrific dinghy club in Cadboro Bay.
January 24, 2017
St. Peter’s Marina
The St. Peter’s Marina, located in the picturesque village of St. Peter’s at the entrance to the beautiful Bras d’Or Lakes is a great place to stay and prepare for a cruise of thee lakes.
January 24, 2017
Salty Dawgs Announces Spring Rally To Cuba
Canadians have been free to cruise to Cuba forever but now, US citizens can too. As a result the nonprofit Salty Dawg™ Sailing Association (SDSA) will launch a new cruising rally to Cuba this spring.
January 24, 2017
Kitsilano Yacht Club
One of the real treasures to be found in English bay Vancouver is the Kitsilano Yacht Club.It is located at 2401 Point Grey Road.