Bluewater Cruising Presents: Adventures of a Female Solo Sailor
This new Quicksilver boat will be touring European shows this autumn. Let’s see it soon here. September 24, 2026 It’s a change how much Europe focus we are getting these days. Here at OnBoard we are suddenly receiving a unexpected amount European boat info. It’s probably no surprise that Beneteau, Hanse, and Axopar are introducing their…
September 24, 2026 An unusual floating RV spotted on Surrey’s Nicomekl River has become a major topic of conversation. Emilio Gilpo speaking to Global News says his so-called “Hillbilly Houseboat” is a prototype that he is testing on the Nicomekl River in Surrey near Portage Park. “I have to do what they call a ‘proof…
September 24, 2026 The Ontario government is investing $45,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to expand and make improvements to the Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame’s exhibit in Muskoka Lakes. “Our government is making investments to ensure people continue to enjoy the attractions that have helped make the Muskoka region an attractive place to…
September 24, 2026 This month, the all-new Navan C38 made its world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival. Built around NAVAN’s signature T-Step Hull design and engineered across the brand’s dual-continent manufacturing footprint, the C38 is designed for owners who want to push beyond familiar waters with confidence, comfort and unmistakable style. A Platform Built…
September 24, 2026 Awards 2026 It is always a good practice to recognize the contributions our volunteers make in promoting the CanBoat / NautiSavoir mission of Safe Boating Education and outreach all year long, but there is no better time to highlight the efforts of these volunteers than at the National Annual General Meeting. This…
September 24, 2026 Get cozy and treat yourself to a CanBoat / NautiSavoir hoodie! There are over 30 colours to choose from including a highly visible safety green. You can also find full zip and extra cozy fleece options. You can even customize some product sleeves by adding your vessel name, Squadron name or volunteer…










By Andy Adams
You might be dreaming of an adventure boat, or a luxury cruiser, or maybe a serious fishing platform. You might dream of an overnight exploration boat, or a boat that entertains a big group of friends or family. Whatever your ambitions, the features and appointments, and the stellar performance of the Boston Whaler 350 Realm, equipped with triple Mercury Verado V10-cylinder 425 horsepower engines, feels like it could do just about anything. It’s the Great Entertainer.

By Mathew Channer
On my first day as a commercially registered yacht captain, I sailed a Fontaine Pajot 38 catamaran from mainland Australia across the Whitsunday Passage to the western shores of the world-famous Whitsunday islands.
We cruised northeast on a 15-knot beam reach… perfect catamaran sailing conditions, watching the hazy shapes of the islands colourize and morph into crescent beaches, jungled ridgelines and rocky outcrops.