December 4, 2025
Our online course on celestial navigation begins on January 6, 2026. Ideal for the quiet winter months.
Learn key concepts such as:
Instructor-led course, spaces are limited. Register HERE.
October 8, 2026 The AGM for 2026 will be virtual, and will take place on one day, November 7 at 1 pm, EST. This AGM will consist of the Notice of Meeting, the Awards Presentation, a presentation on the CPS Foundation, the Honour Roll, milestone Branch and District anniversaries, and the announcement on those members…
October 8, 2026 Gain the knowledge to help prevent electrical problems and improve onboard safety. CanBoat Members save 20%: $196 (tax-free). Non-Members: $245 (tax-free).+ 15% discount coupons for Friends and Family. Online, instructor-led class start October 14thSign-up HERE.
September 24, 2026 CanBoat offers boating courses for every skill level, and now it’s even easier to find the right one for your next adventure. With their new calendar you can filter courses by boat type, body of water, and boating activity to discover the perfect fit for your boating. CanBoat courses cover essential topics such as: Plus, All CanBoat members save…
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…
September 10, 2026 By John Gullick We all know that it’s completely irresponsible for the operator to be drinking but I often get asked if passengers can drink alcoholic beverages or use recreational drugs when we are out traveling in a boat? Depending on the province, the simple answer is NO. Nobody, driver or passengers,…
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.
