September 22, 2026
Back to Class, Boaters! Sign-up for Fall Courses
September 24, 2026 CanBoat offers boating courses for e…
September 22, 2026
All Paws on Deck: The Ultimate Guide to Safe Boating Adventures with Your Pet
September 24, 2026 There’s nothing quite like the sight…
September 22, 2026
The Boat Guy: Sacrificial Anodes are Critical! – Part 2: Mistakes and Tips
September 24, 2026 By Marc Robic, The Boat Guy Biggest…
September 9, 2026
Can Passengers Drink on a Boat?
September 10, 2026 By John Gullick We all know that it’…
September 8, 2026
The Boat Guy: Choosing the right sacrificial anodes is critical! – Part 1
September 10, 2026 by Marc Robic Regardless of the type…
September 8, 2026
Charters with Babies and Toddlers: The Ultimate Stress-Free Family Vacation
September 10, 2026 By Jessica Perraton and Francisca Pu…
August 26, 2026
Wrecked, Abandoned and Hazardous Vessels
August 27, 2026 Transport Canada, under the Wrecke…
August 19, 2026
The Boat Guy: Protecting Your Plastic Windows From Damage And Fading –Part 2 – Making Covers
marking details August 27, 2026 By Marc Robic Part 1 of…
August 11, 2026
Boat Guy Feedback: Comments re Using Your Head
August 13, 2026 Dear Marc: I have just read your part 2…
August 11, 2026
PFD and Lifejackets – Do They Work?
Should you wear one? August 13, 2026 By John Gullick Th…
August 11, 2026
The Boat Guy: Protecting your plastic windows from damage and fading – Part 1
August 13, 2026 by Marc Robic For many boaters, having…
August 5, 2026
All Paws on Deck: The Ultimate Guide to Safe Boating Adventures with Your Pet
– Sponsored Content – August 6, 2026 Planning a boat tr…
July 21, 2026
The Boat Guy: Making Your Head a More Pleasant Experience – Part 2
by Marc Robic If you missed Part 1, go here Upgrading t…
July 7, 2026
Does Canada Have Mandatory PFD or Lifejacket Wear?
July 9, 2026 Question – Is it mandatory that people wea…
July 7, 2026
The Boat Guy: Making Your Head a More Pleasant Experience – Part 1
July 9, 2026 by Marc Robic I can not think of a more un…
June 30, 2026
Learn to Fish Series: The Basics of Fishing
Story and Photos by Ben Fougere Have you ever considere…
June 23, 2026
Making Networks Work – It Can Be Done!
A starter kit for a network, packaged with a new Multi-…
June 23, 2026
Smooth Sailing: Summer Safety and Insurance Tips Every Canadian Boater Should Know
Written in partnership with MD Marine June in Canada me…
June 23, 2026
Buying and Selling – The Boat Market: the Only Constant is Change
June 25, 2026 By Perry Woodman, President, Breezeway Ya…
June 9, 2026
Lessons in Boating – Fenders: How Many? What Size?
June 11, 2026 with Sean Horsfall https://youtu.be/-2Hc2…
June 4, 2026
Is Your Boat Fire-Safe? Key Steps for a Safer Season
June 4, 2026 The three “P’s” of marine fire safety When…
June 4, 2026
Lifejackets and Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) and the Law
May 28, 2026 By John Gullick In about 85% of drowning d…
May 26, 2026
Ask Andrew: The great bilge oil discharge conundrum
I’ve always thought that where safety is concerned aboard, it should be the same whether the boat is a commercial, passenger-carrying vessel or a privately owned sail or power boat.
May 12, 2026
A Checklist of Practical Gear For Boaters
Beneteau Antares 9 V2 May 14, 2026 By Don Finkle, RCR Y…
May 12, 2026
Ask Andrew: Steering system maintenance
An important, but often overlooked maintenance item on any type of boat is it’s steering system. Most are relatively safe and secure, and are generally bulletproof – requiring very little maintenance to operate well.
April 21, 2026
Ask Andrew – Straight talk: Engine and shaft alignment
As I write this, boat yards are checking over systems, and re-familiarizing themselves with the boat they haven’t seen since the fall. Some of these checks can be itemized on a list; others are more intuitive: did the engine make this sound last year?
April 6, 2026
Ask Andrew: Diagnosing battery drain – Part 2 The fix
Last week we explored how to diagnose battery drain – the unexplained dead battery that ruins all boating plans. The problem rarely ends with diagnosis, however. Most of us can agree, the only thing worse than discovering a flat battery at the turn of the key, is the worry that keeps you awake during the week wondering if it will happen again!
March 24, 2026
Lessons in Boating: Foul Weather Boating
March 26, 2026 As the season is starting, Sean Horsfall…
March 24, 2026
Drinking and Boating in Canada: the Facts
March 26, 2026 By Ellie Bisset, Egan Houseboat Rentals…
March 24, 2026
Ask Andrew: Diagnosing Battery Drain
Nothing ruins a warm summer afternoon faster than turning the key and hearing the clicking noises that surely indicate a drained battery. At this point – all that can be done is to charge the battery enough to start the battery and still enjoy the day.
February 24, 2026
Boating Courses: Boat and Engine Maintenance Classes Start March 2nd
February 26, 2026 Our Boat and Engine Maintenance cours…
February 24, 2026
Written in partnership with MD Marine – Get Ready for Boating Season: Why Winter Is the Smartest Time to Review Your Boat Insurance
February 26, 2026 Winter might be your boating off-seas…
February 24, 2026
Ask Andrew: Diesel Fuel Maintenance
Since the late 19th century, a debate has raged on the relative merits of diesel fuel over gasoline. In more recent decades, that argument has included boat manufacturers, and increasingly, individual boaters.
February 10, 2026
Buyer Aware: With Tariffs, Is 2026 a Good Year to Buy?
February 12, 2026 Are tariffs and rising material costs…
February 10, 2026
Ask Andrew: Off-season maintenance tasks – Part 2
Despite sub-zero temperatures and snow on the ground across the country, we still believe that warm winds and sunny days are coming. In only a few short months, boat prep will be upon us. Boat shows are in full swing from East to West coast which gets the ideas flowing and forces us to think about upkeep and upgrades.
January 20, 2026
Ask Andrew: Off-season – Under the Hood Part 1
This is part 1 of a 2-part series on off-season maintenance and upgrades that are ideal to get a jump on now, and aren’t dependent on warmer temperatures (unlike fiberglass, painting and caulking).
January 6, 2026
Buyer Aware: Purchasing a New Boat
January 8, 2026 By Colin Andrews In December, Buyer Awa…
January 6, 2026
Ask Andrew: Below the waterline off-season checks – Part 2
In this part, we’ll delve deeper into the other parts of the boat found below the water line: the underwater mechanical components, including: props, shafts, outdrives, and cathodic protection devices (anodes).