Nov 24, 2022
This is October’s photo of the month!
Have you taken everything off the water already or are you still out there enjoying this amazing fall weather? If you’re still on the water, make sure to tag us in your photos or send us a DM to be featured! This stunning photo with the beautiful fall colours was taken at Lake Kashwakamak, ON by Brad Schmidt!
You also can be featured! Send us your submissions to our Instagram @cpsboat
June 26, 2025 From today until July 31, CanBoat members receive their regular 20% discount on PORTS guides PLUS FREE SHIPPING! Members: Visit the Members portal to take advantage of this offer before July 31. Buy Your PORTS Guides, Today! Not a member? Sign up and take advantage of this and many other great offers!…
June 26, 2025 Note: There are 4 categories to be recognized, however, only those marked in red are based on submitted nominations. Awarded to each outgoing Director/Official with a minimum of 2 terms of service (e.g., Upon retirement from service, a certificate is awarded giving the name of the individual with years of service) Awarded to…
June 26, 2025 Thank you for submitting your hidden boating gems. We have collected over 50 destinations so far! View the map here. to see these great locations with descriptions, photos and a list of amenities and activities you can enjoy with your crew this summer! Boating is all about unforgettable moments worth sharing. Our…
June 26, 2025 We’re thrilled to announce that our 6 new mini-courses are now live! For new boaters or simply for those looking to boost their confidence for the summer, these short, practical courses are designed to help our community build real-world skills. 6 Must-Have Topics Every Boater Should Master LEARN MORE HERE From docking…
12 Juin 2025 Si vous n’avez pas encore vu la saison 3 de Water Ways, il est encore temps, mais pas beaucoup ! Jusqu’à la fin du mois de juin, vous pouvez regarder les derniers épisodes sur : 
Sportsman Channel Canada – les lundis, mercredis et dimanches à 10 h 30 (HE) 
World…
June 12, 2025 If you haven’t caught Season 3 of Water Ways yet, there’s still time—but not much! Until the end of June, you can tune in to the final few episodes on: Sportsman Channel Canada – Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays at 10:30 AM (ET) World Fishing Network – Sundays at 6:00pm and 10:00pm (ET)…
By Craig Ritchie
Photos by Starcraft Marine
Building great boats has always come down to a mix of art and science, and that’s particularly true when it comes to meeting the biggest challenge of all—creating an appealing yet affordable family runabout. Buyers want a boat that is affordable but not stripped to the bare bones.
Enter Starcraft and its delightful SV 16 OB, an all-new-for-2025 family deck boat that elegantly balances comfort, amenities and affordability.
By Mark Stevens
Photos by Sharon Matthews-Stevens
As I shift our chartered canal boat into neutral, I’m soothed by the soundtrack of bird calls, the occasional plaintive horn of a distant train and the hum of our engine.
I reach for the VHF to radio the lockmaster in charge of Erie Canal’s Lock 32 dead ahead. Our boat spins gently in the current like a maple key in a mud puddle.
“This is Onondaga,” I say. “Headed westbound and requesting passage.”
