February 13, 2019
POTW February 14, 2019: Valentines thoughts
Back to more conventional photos next issue. The photo of the week can be anything photographed on or near your boat, pictures from your winter boating adventure…
February 13, 2019
CYOB Inbox – C&C Project
We received this note from a young person that led to a particularly interesting conversation.
February 13, 2019
Boating History: Grew Boats
Arthur Grew (1885-1952) opened a boathouse on Lake Simcoe at Jackson’s Point in 1907. Here he built canoes, rowboats and sailboats, some of which he hired out and others he would sell.
January 25, 2019
The Ins and Outs of Working on a Superyacht
An estimated 10,000 yachts measuring 100 feet or more are afloat on the world’s oceans. They congregate in places like Monaco, St. Tropez, Fort Lauderdale, Antibes, and Antigua.
January 24, 2019
To Own, or Not to Own? Boating without boat ownership
There’s nothing like owning your own boat – a dream come true for many boating enthusiasts! But along with the joys of boat ownership come the headaches, frustrations, time-consuming repairs and maintenance, and a constant outflow of cash.
January 23, 2019
POTW: Our Photo from Cape Breton
My husband and I were visiting the Bra d’Or Lake from Newfoundland in our 39 foot Sea Ray Sundancer. Lovely trip. Looking forward to summer 2019!!
January 23, 2019
Boating history: Bastien Boats of Hamilton, ON
Henri L. Bastien (1831-1923) left his hometown near Montreal at the age of 18 and spent several years in the U.S. working as a ship’s carpenter.
January 23, 2019
From the Helm of Adamant 1 – Blog 23 – Back on board. Hooray!
After an autumn in Canada, we arrived back in northern Florida at Adamant 1 on January 3rd and with fingers crossed, we opened the hatch to find no mould, mildew, bugs or critters!
January 23, 2019
M/Y ROCK: Perhaps your next boat?
When Canadian weather throws its endless changes and craziness, perhaps you need M/Y ROCK, the SUV of the seas.
January 9, 2019
Galley Guys Cruise the Rideau Canal with Le Boat
In the April issue of Canadian Yachting magazine, look for the return of the Galley Guys as they cruise the Rideau Canal aboard a new Le Boat. These are purpose built charter cruisers that feature a huge flying bridge…
January 9, 2019
Reg Bates takes North South south
Long time GTA broker Reg Bates is joining NSNG and will be dividing his time between downtown Toronto and the Caribbean. Believe it or not, it’s been 17 years since Reg moved to St. Maarten.
January 9, 2019
POTW: January 10, 2019
This issue, to kick off 2019, we have an unofficial Photo of the week and this, the unofficial POTW. It came to us in a text from Roger in Windsor, but it’s hard to resist.
December 19, 2018
POTW: December 20, 2018 – What to wear!
Andrew Muscat and Jordan Peters of Fort Erie ON run triple 700-Merc Stress Relief and provided this impressive shot.
December 19, 2018
R2ak Update
Graham Heath and Team Pitoraq look for a new challenge as they prepare for the 2019 Race to Alaska (R2ak) This is the last year of the original R2ak Race
December 19, 2018
CYOB Inbox: December 20, 2018 – Shark bites
Readers give us a bit of feedback on the 60th anniversary of the Shark 24
December 19, 2018
Open Bic dinghy…. a new generation
In the early summer I had the opportunity to have coffee with a dear friend from my university years. Though we hadn’t seen each other in many years, the passage of time became irrelevant once our eyes locked and we both felt like we were in our 20’s.
December 19, 2018
Cabot 36 – a plastic classic from Cape Breton
It was the early 1970s and the Cape Breton Development Corporation (DEVCO) was charged with finding new trades for miners who had been made redundant by mine closures.
December 5, 2018
From the Helm of Adamant 1 – Blog 22 – Christmas on Adamant 1
We are home for Christmas this year. Soon we will be heading back to Adamant 1 for another winter in the Bahamas, but we will celebrate the holidays here with our family first.
December 5, 2018
POTW: Nature in Telegraph Cove
This past October we drove to Telegraph Cove with friends and spent a day of wonder cruising the area as part of a fundraiser for MERS (Marine Education and Research Society).
December 5, 2018
Daigle Welding & Marine builds EagleCraft Boats
Steve Daigle built his business fabricating custom high-grade commercial boats. He has taken the strengths inherent in this kind of construction into building recreational boats.
November 21, 2018
CYOB Inbox Nov 22: World Sailing
Yes, remaining up to date on the antics and position of World Sailing is an important topic for me and should be for all sailors and boaters in general.
November 21, 2018
POTW: Swimming with whales
We have kept our subscription to Canadian Yacht Onboard as we have traveled the South Pacific over the last few years but never thought of submitting anything.
November 21, 2018
Halfway mark on the Road to Tokyo 2020 for Sarah Douglas
The “Road to Tokyo 2020” is often categorized into a 4-year campaign towards the Olympics. At the beginning of the “quad”, Sarah Douglas and her coach planned the four-year lead up to the Olympics.
November 13, 2018
Eight Bells for a Great Sailing Legend: Stuart Walker
Stuart Walker a legend in competitive sailing passed away on November 12, 2018 in Annapolis. Stuart was always helping; coaching and his sense of humour and wit were to say the least crippling.
November 7, 2018
POTW: Happy High Seas Halloween
“In Grenada, we had about 80 cruiser kids visit our boat…by dinghy of course! Sometimes you experience other cultures, sometimes you import yours!”
November 7, 2018
Greavette Streamliner – the aristocrat
Class, elegance, beauty and performance are all key aspects of Greavette boats. Among the many boat models that display these powerful characteristics best of all is the Greavette Streamliner series.
November 7, 2018
Tim Charles with his world class shipyard in Richmond BC puts British Columbia on the global stage
Crescent Custom Yachts an elite custom boat builder announces two new models represented by Northrop & Johnson Brokerage.
November 7, 2018
CY People: Quebec’s Christophe Lavigne, Former Doral Designer – Now President of Groupe Beneteau’s US Brands
Groupe Beneteau has announced Canada’s Christophe Lavigne’s as President of US brands Four Winns, Glastron, Wellcraft and Scarab.
October 24, 2018
Quadrant Marine Institute’s student Austin Edwards is a journey person Marine Service Technician at the age of 20
Austin Edwards told students and parents at the Saanich School’s “Parents as Informed Partners” night how he completed his 4-year Marine Service Technician Ticket before his 21st birthday.
October 24, 2018
POTW: October 25 2018 – Live Bait
As the sole arbiter of the Photo of the Week I, your editor, get to make the choice. This week, while thumbing through some pictures from trips past, I came across this cheery bait vendor and decided it was what we need to brighten up the autumn.
October 24, 2018
Voices of the Naomhog
Michele Stevens pointed us to this interesting project which recently came to fruition in Cape Breton. A group of boatbuilders, artists and musicians have constructed a rather unique boat called a naomhog.
October 24, 2018
I am a sailor, Sydney Peach
Sydney Peach was often found playing baseball, hockey, swimming or playing with her friends before adding sailing to her repertoire.
October 24, 2018
CY Inbox: October 25, 2018
I always have to laugh when I see something like this in print- putting the boats away for the season – because we sailors in BC are looking at the best times to sail in the coming fall and winter months.
October 10, 2018
CYOB Inbox: October 11, 2018
Canadian Yachting OnBoard (Sept 13) wrote about a new product called “DeFoul”. It is a product to remove bottom paint. I am interested in the product so I’ve done some basic research.
October 10, 2018
POTW: October 11 2018
Our Photos of the week this time come from BC where our friend Rob Stokes sent us a very nice portfolio of peaceful stunners from the summer past.
October 10, 2018
Lyman restoration continued …
Last January we covered some of the work taking place at Bras d’Or boat works on a 1962 Lyman Cruisette, along with a brief history of the Lyman Boat Company. Peter Patterson sent us this update and a few nice pictures of the “almost finished” boat.
September 25, 2018
POTW: September 27, 2018 – Treasure discovered
Our little treasure: Montague (Monte) taken at Pirate’s Cove in the Gulf Islands. Monte is a four-month-old English Labrador and a very keen boater.
September 25, 2018
From the Helm of Adamant 1- Blog 21 – Summer at Home
It has been a long, hot summer here on Georgian Bay and we miss Adamant 1 terribly. We did manage to sail with friends occasionally and we borrowed our daughter’s boat a couple times to get in some sailing time.
September 12, 2018
Bruce Kirby given Order of Canada
On Thursday last week, at age 88, Bruce Kirby has been invested into the Order of Canada for his contributions to the sport. Besides representing Canada three times at the Olympics, Kirby’s biggest contribution to the sport of sailing is the design of the popular Laser dinghy.