Feb 8, 2024
European builders take their pedal boats pretty seriously (how can anyone take this seriously???). The lineup of wacky boats stopped traffic at the boot show in Dusseldorf earlier this month – OnBoard editor John was there in disbelief to take these shots!
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March 26, 2026 By Kris Olson, Newport Yacht Club In the first article of this two-part series , we explored the benefits of building a volunteer program at today’s yacht clubs, focusing on Newport Yacht Club in Stoney Creek, Ontario. Newport has been a non-profit, volunteer-run, power and sail club since 2012 and has blossomed…
March 26, 2026 Have you explored CanBoat’s Hidden Gems map yet? Discover hidden boating gems with our interactive map — created by boaters, for boaters. Do you have a destination you’d like to share with fellow boaters and adventure seekers? You can enter your Hidden Gem(s) here. Please submit high resolution images; this might get…
March 26, 2026 For many boaters, the challenge in selecting marine electronics is not the lack of available technology, but choosing a system that delivers meaningful capability without unnecessary complexity. Furuno’s TZtouchE series—comprised of the TZT9E and TZT13E multifunction displays—was developed to address that balance, offering a modern navigation platform that can function as a…
March 26, 2026 As the season is starting, Sean Horsfall of Len’s Cove Marina in Portland ON takes a look at dealing with weather conditions that are potentially nasty. Sean takes us through a series of steps to ensure you get out and back safely highlighting navigation in foggy conditions, keeping warm when the temperature…
March 26, 2026 By Ellie Bisset, Egan Houseboat Rentals Here is how the responsibility is split regarding the boating and alcohol laws: 1. Federal Laws (The Criminal Code & Safety) The federal government, primarily through Transport Canada and the Criminal Code of Canada, sets the baseline for safety and criminal offenses across the entire country. 65% of the boating-related…
March 26, 2026 The Canada Strong Pass is back for summer 2026! The Government of Canada is offering free lockage and a 25% discount on fees for camping and overnight stays from June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive. Free lockage During the Canada Strong Pass period, free lockage will be available for boats, canoes and kayaks travelling…
By Andy Adams
Up to this point, I feel that most electric boats have not been very exciting. The motors have been mainly small portable models for dinghies. There are some high-horsepower motors available, but they look like regular outboard motors to be used on conventional boats. Until now, there hasn’t been an electric boat that really makes a statement. Enter the ENVGO NV1.
Story and photos by Jennifer M. Smith
We’d been north before on a short two-week cruise. At the time, we were unprepared for the isolation, the lack of cell phone coverage, and the spotty VHF reception. Since then we’ve repowered, installed Starlink, and retired from work. Now, with confidence in our engine and our connectivity and more time to sail, we were Superior-ready.
