September 9, 2020
CYOB Inbox: A unique 2020 at Sheen Marine
At Sheen Marine, like almost everywhere else in the world, this has been a most unusual boating season. New Years Day 2020. Everything was normal. We had some large project carry over from 2019. We started booking new 2020 projects.
August 25, 2020
POTW August 27
We were torn this week. So many photos came rolling in now that everyone is on their boat. It was tough to ignore this beauty from the RCYC Paddlethon, but it got into our issue here.
August 25, 2020
CYOB Inbox: Safety please
We see people coming into the public docks with people sitting on the bow of the boat or on the outside front of pontoon boats, if the boat had to slow down fast, that person may end up in the motor /propeller.
August 11, 2020
POTW: Omigawd!!!
This picture was taken by a friend who shall remain anonymous for reasons of potential litigation. We even went to the trouble of using PhotoShop to “blurr” the faces in case the people here are not all from the same household. (as if…)
August 10, 2020
CY Inbox: Lake Superior Facts
Why it’s called Lake Superior . . . Pretty amazing. Did you realize how big this lake is?
July 21, 2020
POTW: Signs of the times
This interesting shot is one you will remember. It comes to POTW from our pal, photographer and writer Bruce Kemp.
July 8, 2020
POTW: Great timing!
Canadian Yachting Editor, Andy Adams, had the camera handy in St. Catharines, Ontario the other day as Neptunus Yachts’ latest new yacht, a 65 Flybridge, arrived at the marina yard in preparation for launch. The lucky new owners will be taking the yacht to Georgian Bay.
June 24, 2020
POTW: Boater heroes
In Mid June, a floatplane plunged into Constance Bay on the Ottawa River after two planes collide near Arnprior. The outcome could have been much worse for the pilot if not for the fast action of a few friends out boating on Sunday afternoon.
June 10, 2020
POTW: Back at it!!!
Hey, I wanted to submit this photo for photo of the week!! Our little guy was super excited to get another boat in the water! Heading towards Big Dog Channel. Just in front of Beausoleil Island.
June 10, 2020
CYOB Inbox: June 11, 2020
To be honest, as yet we aren’t really managing anything on the water yet, but it has been trying to get the boat ready for launch.
May 27, 2020
POTW: Hooray – Family group back on board!!
It’s a COVID moment we will likely all remember. Our photo of the week of Sarah and Chris was taken just a few days ago when they finally got their Rinker launched. You can see the joy these boaters.
May 13, 2020
POTW: Ready to go
This line-up of Beneteaus can to us from our friends at RCR Yachts in NY State where they are getting launched. Tarps nicely folded and gleaming, the boats are eager.
April 21, 2020
CYOB Inbox: We need Patrick Hardy’s message
This story about Richard Reid in the Star is startling. Toronto area sailor, Richard is a champion in B36.7, also sails Farr boats, has has helmed a J/80 and more.
April 21, 2020
VOTW: April 23, 2020
Our Video of the Week comes from a time of lockdown from D. Danger, our own man of adventure. Setting off for Spain, he ended up unable to continue and sends this report about facing hardship in a foreign land.
April 7, 2020
POTW: April 9, 2020
On one of the sunny days we had recently, Kyle MacTaggart in Honey Harbour ON fired up the Merc to get in the mood. Will we be out there on the water any time soon, Kyle? Thanks for the photo!!!!
March 25, 2020
VOTM: Yikes!!! Gear up for disaster
We all know that having the right clothing for boating makes a world of difference. Bowman extraordinaire and CYOB correspondent D. Danger Mitchele demonstrates the proper use of foul weather equipment in this short video. You won’t want to miss it.
March 25, 2020
POTW: A sign of the times
We hardly need tell you about the pandemic but it’s worth noting that the marine industry is acting to mitigate the situation where it can. That makes this Photo of the Week an ultra timely. Let’s hope we can take these signs down soon.
March 10, 2020
POTW: Woo Baby!
This issue’s Photo of the Week comes from reader Phil Vogler in the Maritimes who found a photo on a woodworking site. But a quick look on other sites turned up a whole lot of baby on davits ideas. Rock a bye seagoing baby.
February 26, 2020
POTW: Canadian Sailing Development Squad – Laser Radial Women
This brilliant shot comes to us from professional shooter Elle Bruce. These four sailors are aiming to join the Canadian National Team and (let’s hope it happens!) win hardware at the Tokyo Olympics.
February 11, 2020
POTW: When and If
This issue’s Photo of the Week comes from Emily Sipe wintering in Key West. (What a great idea!)
January 22, 2020
POTW: Now this is Revolutionary
Our Photo of the Week comes from AJ Twist in Montreal who was getting away from the off-season in Cuba when he saw this wall mural of the Granma, the decrepit boat that brought Fidel, Ché and the others to begin the revolution. It’s the stuff of legend in Cuba!
January 8, 2020
POTW: OMG more squirrels
We admit it, this Photo of the Week shot was just too cute to resist even though it was blatant promotion from the Boat Show. Yes, it’s Twiggy doing what squirrels do every day in their natural habitat, water-skiing, captured by Dave Sanford.
January 8, 2020
CYOB Inbox: January 9, 2020
Thank you so much for all the boats you gave us over the years. We have all the White ones we need, all the Blue ones and all the Black ones. You gave us some with sticks in the air and others without. What a lot of choice!
December 18, 2019
POTW: Paddleboard in Polynesia
Reader Lorraine Gentleman took some liberty with our request for Photo of the Week shots from the summer. Here’s hers “It’s always summer in French Polynesia – we’ve been cruising the past 3 years and enjoying being in Tahiti and Moorea.
December 18, 2019
CYOB Inbox: Side-power sneak preview
This may be of interest to you – the launch of the Side-power upcoming E-Vision series at the METS marine show at the end of November. This innovative motor technology is a new direction for Sleipner Motor and they are providing only “teasers” at this point in the product’s development.
December 3, 2019
POTW: The Head Honcho
We love the great signs that crop up in the boat business. This week’s Photo of the Week is one of the best from Emily taken in a Florida marina. Certainly this is one area of boating that doesn’t get sufficiently celebrated.
November 19, 2019
POTW November 21, 2019: Nap time
This afternoon portrait of her son enjoying a snooze in a pretty unlikely spot comes to us from contributor Laura Briscoe-Schell who boats with her family on Georgian Bay.
November 19, 2019
CYOB Inbox: Ideas and Arrows
I am a long time dinghy racer and have sailed all my life. When I retired to Saltspring Island on the West Coast (from Calgary and the Glenmore Sailing Club) I missed most the lack of good class racing in one-design boats.
November 6, 2019
POTW: Who out there has the oldest regatta t-shirt?
I’ve been cleaning dresser drawers for space and came across this 1979 LYRA t-shirt. This was my first LYRA Regatta. I remember the Freeman Cup Race was from Rochester NY to Kingston. I sailed with Timmy Pete on his CC29.
November 5, 2019
CYOB Inbox: More on the C&C Custom 44R
Hi, I’m wondering if you can pass along my email to Rob Maurice regarding the C&C 44 custom (see CYOB October 24 edition.) I own the 1988 one as I believe they only made one a year. I have a lot of questions that I’m hoping Rob may be able to help answer…
November 4, 2019
CYOB Inbox: Mast up or down?
Should you leave your spar up when you haul? Is this a good idea? Is it sensible to slacken your shrouds?
October 23, 2019
POTW: Young boaters learn fast
Our Photo of the Week comes from one of our CY team members who writes “This is my son and his best bud. Both are boaters already.”
October 22, 2019
CYOB Inbox: 1986 C&C Custom 44R
This boat carries the distinction as the last boat to leave the C&C Custom shop in Oakville prior to the final bankruptcy. In fact the Receiver had his hand on the boat, pushing it out the door. Or so the story goes.
October 8, 2019
POTW: Rosborough, Telegraph Cove, BC
Our Photo of the Week comes from Mark and Lisa Harris who winter in Vancouver, Washington and spend their summers in Telegraph Cove, BC, in the Broughtons, where the picture was taken. “we have spent our summer holidays for the last 28 years. Since our retirement 3 years ago, we now spend 10-12 weeks up north. “
September 25, 2019
POTW: Four fun!
This week’s Photo of the Week brings us a boat we may see more of. This Mystic is a Florida performance boat – there’s only one dealer in Canada, Sudbury’s The Car Lot Etc.Canadian Yachting team member Sarah from Midland, ON, sent the shot along.
September 25, 2019
CYOB backstage: Meridian
In 1984, you published an article about the boat that I now own — Meridian, a 70-foot sloop built on Bainbridge Island. I bought her from the original owner in 2012.
September 25, 2019
CY Inbox: September 26, 2019
I just read your editorial comments about the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian in the Abacos. Sadly, a tropical storm is projected to pass over these islands this weekend.
September 11, 2019
POTW: September 12, 2019
I am new to boating. Bought a 2019 Ranger Tug in April followed by taking a short boating course and headed out. Spent from late May to early August in the Canadian Pacific north.
September 11, 2019
CYOB Inbox: September 12, 2019 – Whither the weather
I was reading your intro today talking about weather apps (CYOB, August 22.) I find I am constantly using more than one to see different data. WeatherNetwork for day to day stuff, including looking at the radar. WindGuru and Windy for wind predictions. Tides for tidal data. iCSC for night sky clearness for looking up at the heavens.