Dec 5, 2025
Our Nordic Tug 32 “Unsalted” at a dock in Hilton Beach harbour, St. Joseph Island this past summer after a brief storm went through.
David Bannister writes “That’s as far north/west as we travelled on our trip from Kincardine through the North Channel, with perfect weather most days.”
How was your summer? Dig up a photo to share and send it along to onboard@kerrwil.com and please put POTW in the subject line.
Photos credit: Mathew Channer Mar 13, 2025 By Mathew Channer Among the many shiny new boats at January’s Toronto International Boat Show a surprise contender stood out, a replica of the Starcraft 1957 Ski Champ, taking pride of place near the main entrance. Unless you’re a rabid restoration fan, it’s a replica in all the…
Mar 13, 2025 Ewen Campbell is at the helm of John Lister’s beautifully restored 5.5 Metre in Midland. The 5.5 was adopted for the Olympics in 1949 but today is enjoying a resurgence in and around the Midland Bay Sailing Club. This Photo of the Week was taken last summer but it certainly will get…
Electric demonstrations at TIBS Indoor Lake Mar 13, 2025 With the ‘Boat Show Season’ wrapping up, it’s a good time to look at some of the electric boat and motor options that were on display in various locations and what that might hold for the future. I was able to visit four shows: Toronto and…
Mar 13, 2025 Flares manufactured in 2021 or earlier expire this year, as Transport Canada approves them for only four years. They should be replaced every third or fourth boating season. To dispose of expired flares, do not light them, throw them overboard, or add them to household garbage. Flares are not permitted in regular…
Mar 13, 2025 We are now offering additional discounts, the more replacement cards you order! The cost of a single replacement operator card (PCOC) is $20 for non-members and $15 for CanBoat / NautiSavoir members. Discounts are also available for quantities of 2 and 3. Why have extra cards? It’s a good idea to keep extra copies at…
Feb 27, 2025 We stand onboard for thee I love it when a plan comes together. How fortunate that Canada has the most lakes and coastline anywhere and that we are boaters! Because we are not going anywhere for the foreseeable future – we are enjoying the harbours, lakes and natural beauty right here at…
40 new boats you need to know about!
It’s boat show season! From cruisers to pontoons to deck boats, there are so many exciting new vessels hitting the market in 2025. Are you planning an upgrade? Or are you getting ready to buy your first boat? Whatever you’re looking for, the team at Canadian Boating Magazine is here to help. We’ve put together an expansive gallery of great new boats that we’re super excited about this boat show season. Whatever your boating style, we’ve got something for you!
By Greg Nicoll
Photos by Andy Adams and friends
Just when you thought you might never see the Galley Guys again, there they were waving from the flying bridge of a Le Boat Horizon 3 gliding down the Trent Severn Waterway (TSW) in the sun. Glorious!
In the past the Galley Guys have travelled far and wide to great locations to explore the good life on a boat. However, this year we stayed in our own backyard for a real treat; cruising The Trent Severn Waterway.
