July 21, 2016
CY’s John Armstrong and Andy Adams getting out on the new Cruisers Yachts 60 Fly at Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay, WI. With twin Volvo Penta IPS 950 engines, three staterooms, two heads and a fabulous salon, it’s a grand big boat but the new flying bridge is a perfect place for mass entertaining. Look for a full review in an upcoming issue of Canadian Yachting magazine.
Aug 14, 2025 Connor Industries, Canadian builder of aluminum boats, has developed an international reputation for its custom-welded aluminum boats. Government agencies in North America, Scandinavia, Africa, the Middle East and the Arctic use the company’s trademarked Stanley boats for law enforcement and conservation patrol, fire and medical emergencies, marine distress calls and spill response….
Aug 14, 2025 Luxury pontoon builder Harris Boats last month launched the completely redesigned Sunliner and the debut of the dynamic Sunliner Sport. Key features of the Model Year 2026 Sunliner, include: Introducing the Sunliner Sport Designed for performance-minded boaters, the Sunliner Sport adds a dynamic, athletic edge to the lineup. With exclusive exterior graphics,…
Aug 14, 2025 Changing a store’s location can be complicated for the operation – packing, trucking unpacking. But when the shop lives on a barge, it’s just a question of slipping the docklines and moving to a new home. The Dock Shoppe chandlery has been run by Mike Pecar since 1987 in a number of…
July 24, 2025 While it’s not fair to link out of control jet-ski drivers with the responsible, licensed and careful boating community, the general public may not understand the difference. So, when we read that there is a growing campaign to ban boating activities, even if it is directed at rental PWC drivers who are…
July 24, 2025 The origins of these beliefs stem from early days at sea when sailors ventured into uncharted waters for fishing, trading and exploration. At a time when scientific explanations for the various dangers and phenomena were unknown, these mariners put faith in the greater powers to help guide their safe passage. Believing in…
July 24, 2025 By Mustang Survival In an effort to improve water safety and reduce preventable drownings, regulators have introduced updates to PFD regulations aimed at making flotation devices more accessible and appealing to wear. By focusing on comfort, clarity, and ease of use, these new personal flotation device requirements are designed to encourage more…
By Andy Adams
Ranger Tugs have been around since 1958 and they have developed a great formula: one boat, one price. Almost everything is included, and there is literally a fan club of owners who share stories, information and who set up events and rendezvous with other Ranger Tugs owners. www.Tugnuts.com is a community hub for owners of Ranger Tugs, Cutwater Boats and Solara Boats, all made by Fluid Motion!
Tugnuts.com is quite a unique resource. The online forum has quick links to a chat, info about cruises & gatherings, a channel to ask questions of the Ranger Tugs Factory, Ranger Tugs Technical Discussions, “How to” videos and more.
By Mathew Channer
“Standby tack,” Canadian sailor Katy Campbell orders. The crew scrambles over the sheet lines and braces on the deck.
“Three, two, one, tack!”
I wait until the bow turns into the wind and the headsail snaps over, then crawl over the cabin top of Panacea X to the now windward side. The trim team smoothly sheets on the headsail and a competitor vessel shoots past our stern, feet away, as our Solana 45 beats eastward along Antigua’s south coast.
