CY’s Andy Adams Learns About Canadian Boating Regulations from John Gullick of CPS-ECP
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September 24, 2026 There’s nothing quite like the sight of your dog’s ears flapping in the breeze as they play “captain” at the bow, or your cat surveying the waves from the helm, convinced they’re the true master of the sea. But remember: The water world can be full of surprises for our furry crew,…
September 10, 2026 By John Gullick We all know that it’s completely irresponsible for the operator to be drinking but I often get asked if passengers can drink alcoholic beverages or use recreational drugs when we are out traveling in a boat? Depending on the province, the simple answer is NO. Nobody, driver or passengers,…
September 10, 2026 By Jessica Perraton and Francisca Pulit Taking a vacation with a baby or toddler can often feel like a logistics exercise rather than a true break. Between packing mountains of gear for every outing, managing nap schedules, and navigating crowded restaurants, traditional hotel travel can quickly leave parents exhausted. A luxury yacht…
Should you wear one? August 13, 2026 By John Gullick The simple answer to these questions above is yes but first some facts. Every year in Canada an average of 140 recreational boaters drown. However, it is suspected that this is an underestimate of the true number of drowning deaths by up to 43% due…
July 9, 2026 Question – Is it mandatory that people wear their Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) or lifejackets while on board their vessels and underway? This is a question that I am asked regularly and to date the answer has been NO, excepting those who use inflatable lifejackets. Inflatables must be worn when on board and underway. However,…
June 11, 2026 with Sean Horsfall If you are proud of your boat and/or you don’t want to damage it, you are going to want to have fenders on board to protect it. We see lots of errors when it comes to how many, how to use them. In this video, Sean discusses:










By Andy Adams
You might be dreaming of an adventure boat, or a luxury cruiser, or maybe a serious fishing platform. You might dream of an overnight exploration boat, or a boat that entertains a big group of friends or family. Whatever your ambitions, the features and appointments, and the stellar performance of the Boston Whaler 350 Realm, equipped with triple Mercury Verado V10-cylinder 425 horsepower engines, feels like it could do just about anything. It’s the Great Entertainer.

By Mathew Channer
On my first day as a commercially registered yacht captain, I sailed a Fontaine Pajot 38 catamaran from mainland Australia across the Whitsunday Passage to the western shores of the world-famous Whitsunday islands.
We cruised northeast on a 15-knot beam reach… perfect catamaran sailing conditions, watching the hazy shapes of the islands colourize and morph into crescent beaches, jungled ridgelines and rocky outcrops.