Dec 7, 2023
Kelly Willett of North Van sent along this slightly chilly looking shot. “The photo is of me and it is in the gulf islands close to Victoria BC. The vessel is a Baltic 42DP – Northwest Passage.”
We welcome your photos, summer, or autumn, for our Photo of the Week album. Criteria – anything boat related: people, places, pets and especially sunsets. Send the shots along to onboard@kerrwil.com and please put POTW in the subject line.
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).
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.
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.
Feb 16, 2024 By Allegra Smith-Herriott The CB team has been cruising around the winter boat shows checking out all the dazzling new boats – and colours! Amongst the sea of boats, there was clearly a hot colour that caught everyone’s eyes… blue! Greens and reds also stood out in the crowds, and we were…
Dear Andy Adams: I am writing in response to your article on the Miami International Boat Show. We have just gotten back from the show and to say we were disappointed is a major understatement.
Some time ago, in January 2021, our resident Boat Nerd, Mike Wheatstone, took a good look at solar power. Since then we have been regularly getting input from solar enthusiasts and manufacturers. Here’s the latest.
Throw away the box, this is some fresh thinking
Seemingly part sailboat and part spaceship, the new Jeanneau Yachts 55 just busted through the boundaries of traditional yacht design. I couldn’t take my eyes off the bubble hardtop that met me at the dock and I stepped aboard with trepidation. A few hours later, I was planning how to spend my not-yet-won lottery winnings.
By Dave Rozycki
Over the past seven decades, Ontario’s marina industry has developed alongside some of Canada’s largest freshwater lakes. Boaters have been able to enjoy the beautiful scenery and create lasting memories on the water, with certain marinas dating back to the 1960s. As we reflect on this rich history, we can begin to see trends in how our footprint may have had an effect on the environment, in not-so-positive ways. However, by embracing innovative solutions and adopting sustainable practices, both marinas and boaters hold the key to preserving and enhancing the quality of our lakes and marine life for generations to come.
