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.
September 12, 2018
POTW: Ring toss Kristina wins big prize
Our Photo of the Week comes from Chester where last month foul-weather gear maker Helly Hansen adapted the old carnival ring toss game to entertain the crowd at Chester Race Week using mini throwing buoys for rings.
September 12, 2018
Olympic quest: Allie Surette and Max Flynn
With visions of gold dust dancing in their heads, Allie and Max, are in an all-out campaign to make it to the starting line of the 2020 Olympics in Japan.
August 22, 2018
CYOB Inbox: Racing Feedback
Since you’re in the area, you probably are aware with our programs. I’ve been racing at the Midland Bay Sailing Club for over 20 years and been race director for 8.
August 22, 2018
TARI-ANN launched at Gold River
Over two years of hard work by Tern Boatworks came to fruition on August 15th with the launch of the motorsailer TARI-ANN at Gold River Marina.
August 22, 2018
An Innovative Canadian Company is Revolutionizing Marine Suspension Seating
If you haven’t already experienced the safety and comfort of marine suspension seating, you will soon – and you’ll likely have a Canadian company to thank for it.
August 22, 2018
POTW: We need a boatload
We don’t want to invoke panic, but our next edition of Photo of the Week will be in September. That means that the summer photo season is drawing to a close. In a couple of weeks, the coloured leaves change the backdrop of your summer boat shots so this is the week.
August 9, 2018
Photo of the Week: Pirate madness
This quayside shot came in from Dartmouth Yacht Club (DYC) taken at the Pirates of Halifax Harbour event last month.
August 8, 2018
To All Who Care About Olympic Sailing
The Olympic Qualification Regatta is now being held in Aarhus Denmark with unlimited entries. That means that any sailor in the world can enter.
August 8, 2018
CY People: We Are Sailors … Lorna Bennett and Sheliah Tulloch
The demographics of sailing are changing, and more women are getting involved and are often rooted in sibling bonds. That is the case of Lorna Bennett and her sister Sheliah Tulloch who currently call the Bedford Basin Yacht Club (BBYC) their home base.
August 8, 2018
Zimmer Launch launched
A couple of months a go we had a look at a rather unique small boat under construction by Keith Nelder at Big Pond Boat Shop in Martins River on Mahone Bay.
August 8, 2018
Comments On The Maui Race From A First Timer’s Perspective
An accomplished sailboat racer and writer Alex Fox is also the manager of the sailing shop at Trotac Marine. Alex was a member of the victorious crew on Joy Ride in the 2018 Vic-Maui Race.
July 25, 2018
The Canadian Dream – Patrick Festing-Smith
Whether he’s sailing celebrities around the BVI’s or sailing an Etchell back home at his native Oakville Yacht club, it’s safe to say Patrick Festing-Smith is living the dream.
July 25, 2018
POTW: Two for the price of none
POTW input is irresistible, so this time you get a couple. And don’t forget to send your own Photo of the Week to us at cyonboard@kerrwil.com with POTW in the subject line. Thanks!
July 25, 2018
From British Columbia’s West Coast to the waters of Peru and Egypt, Lifetimer Boats excel
After more than 37 years in business and over 3000 boats in service- from our own West Coast to the waters of Peru and Egypt. Lifetimer Boats is known for a product that is not only both high quality and durability, but is competitively priced in the boating industry.
July 25, 2018
CY Inbox: stores and more
I sail out of Whitby Yacht Club, Lake Ontario. I do all my shopping and the club’s buying wherever possible at Port Whitby Marine Supplies.
July 25, 2018
I am a Sailor – Cameron Sullivan
Cape Breton, the jewel of Nova Scotia, is known to be short on population but long on talent. One need look no further than Natalie McMaster…
July 25, 2018
From the Helm of Adamant 1 – Blog 20 –July 2018: Season Finale
After a good night’s sleep, it was a lot easier to work my way through checking into the US. I finally discovered that since my US phone had been turned off for almost five months, the Google Play app needed to be updated.
July 11, 2018
Spinnaker Techniques for C&C 29 Mk 2 – Alchemist 4-Person Team Launching, Gybing, Dousing, Re-Launching
In Etobicoke Yacht Club night races the first Spinnaker set is usually at the first upwind mark on a starboard tack.
July 11, 2018
POTW: July 12, 2018 -Suitable for framing!
This photo from a CPS member shows how talented boaters are. Brenda Cochrane from Kelowna BC, a member of the Okanagan Squadron, Western Canada Inland District…
June 27, 2018
From the Helm of Adamant 1 – Blog 19 – June 2018: Crossing the Gulf Stream
The first part of this blog will show that not every day is blue sky and sunshine in the Bahamas!
June 27, 2018
POTW: Boating Fashion!!
Paul and Keith are nothing if not fashion icons. Cat Ward of Toronto caught them on the dock.
June 27, 2018
Krzysztof Kierkowsk – Sail Canada Next Gen Double Handed Coach
Sail Canada in partnership with Sail Nova Scotia and the Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic is excited to welcome Krzysztof Kierkowsk in the role of Sail Canada Next Gen Double Handed Coach.
June 27, 2018
Boatbuilding: Amazonia reborn
Bill Lutwick has been making a name for himself as a go to guy for traditional wooden boat repairs and restorations.
June 27, 2018
The Galley Guys on the Rideau Canal Aboard Le Boat
Celebrating their grand opening on Tuesday, June 19, le boat has launched their first Canadian yacht charter operation on the beautiful Rideau Canal system in Ontario.
June 27, 2018
CY Inbox: Glenmore SC speaks up
“Melanie and Allan Macdonald are self-taught sailors who owned a 10’ single hull and 17’ Hobie Cat in Alberta.
June 13, 2018
He loved the ladies
On a delightfully summery Friday evening earlier this month, I entered into the Gone Sailing Adventures ‘Party on the Pier’, to unveil the naming of the newest member of the Gone Sailing fleet, the Dufour 382 Grand Large.
June 13, 2018
A unique boat for the Bay
A small motor launch, originally designed as a work boat, is under construction to yacht standards by Keith Nelder at Big Pond Boat Shop in Martins River on Mahone Bay.
June 13, 2018
New Washington State fee for Visiting Boaters – The Aquatic Invasive Species legislation
This new legislation from Washington State Department of Fisheries applies to boats launched in Washington State.
June 13, 2018
Portrait of an able sailor
As a pioneer in the adaptable sailing movement I can say with confidence that all the volunteers that make the program function are true impact players. April Hubbard of Sail Able NS is a true impact player.
May 31, 2018
The Galley Guys and Our Little Secret
The theme of this June 2018 Canadian Yachting is Spring Launch & Summer Destinations, so going places in the boat is certainly at the heart of this issue.
May 23, 2018
Bob Johnstone’s MJM43z, a new outboard cruiser
In its new 43z, MJM Yachts offers the cruising comforts of its unique, high tech down east designs along with the sporty handling, enhanced speed and shoal water versatility of outboard power.