CY’s Andy Adams Learns About Canadian Boating Regulations from John Gullick of CPS-ECP

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June 10, 2025 Before you head out on the water for the first time this season, it’s important to make sure you and your boat are completely prepared. That’s why we’ve put together the following checklist for you to follow for a safe boating season, starting day one. 1. Take a safety course. Whether you’re…
Written in partnership with Maple Leaf Marinas May 22, 2025 As Ontario’s waterways come alive after a long winter, boaters are eager to get back out and enjoy everything the new season has to offer. Before launching for your first adventure, it’s important to focus on preparation and safety — especially with cold water conditions…
Apr 24, 2025 Spring is filled with checklist but the engine manufacturer provides a simple checklist that gets right down to business. Inspect and Maintain Your Boat Engine Routine boat engine maintenance is critical to ensuring smooth performance throughout the season. Here’s what to check: Trailer Maintenance for Safe Transport A reliable trailer is essential…
Mar 13, 2025 Flares manufactured in 2021 or earlier expire this year, as Transport Canada approves them for only four years. They should be replaced every third or fourth boating season. To dispose of expired flares, do not light them, throw them overboard, or add them to household garbage. Flares are not permitted in regular…
By Mathew Channer There’s no question that boating adventures are even more enjoyable when we bring our furry friends along, both for us and for them. Whenever I go out in the bowrider, my Alaskan Malamute, Nya, runs straight up front, her ears tucked flat against the wind as we race across the lake. My…
July 11, 2024 Welcome to the busiest boating season of the year. Sea-Doo reminds all riders to prioritize safety. More people than ever will be taking to the water to enjoy all that boats, pontoons and personal watercraft (PWC) have to offer. This year, the National Marine Manufacturers Association estimates that across North America 100…
By Craig Ritchie
Photos by Starcraft Marine
Building great boats has always come down to a mix of art and science, and that’s particularly true when it comes to meeting the biggest challenge of all—creating an appealing yet affordable family runabout. Buyers want a boat that is affordable but not stripped to the bare bones.
Enter Starcraft and its delightful SV 16 OB, an all-new-for-2025 family deck boat that elegantly balances comfort, amenities and affordability.
By Mark Stevens
Photos by Sharon Matthews-Stevens
As I shift our chartered canal boat into neutral, I’m soothed by the soundtrack of bird calls, the occasional plaintive horn of a distant train and the hum of our engine.
I reach for the VHF to radio the lockmaster in charge of Erie Canal’s Lock 32 dead ahead. Our boat spins gently in the current like a maple key in a mud puddle.
“This is Onondaga,” I say. “Headed westbound and requesting passage.”