Zodiac inflatables, Yamaha sport boats, Highfield Inflatables and G3 fishing boats will be in the water and ready for testing in GA Checkpoint Yamaha’s second annual On-Water Demo Day Sunday, May 12 at Rocky Point boat launch in Port Moody. GA Checkpoint’s Brendan Keys says the line-up will also include a G3 pontoon boat.
The event will run from 10 am to 2 pm.
To join the fun, pre-register at www.gacheckpoint.com
November 20, 2025 By Eamon Irving, Assistant Editor, Pacific Yachting Since buying Catalina Yachts in April, Michael Reardon has the become focal point for rumour and confusion over the future of the company in Florida. On October 15, company president Patrick Turner announced via Facebook that Catalina Yachts was pausing production of all boats due…
November 20, 2025 The much-anticipated December issue is on its way! Still looking for a gift for the boater in your life, start by picking up a copy of Pacific Yachting (it makes a great gift). In it you’ll find our annual Holiday Gift Guide, sure to inspire the holiday spirit. You’ll also find our…
November 20, 2025 Princecraft Boats, a Quebec-based builder of high-quality aluminum boats, is proud to announce the launch of the all-new Platinum 190 for 2026, an innovative model that marks a new milestone in the evolution of the Platinum series. This 19-foot model, designed for fishing and recreational boating enthusiasts, stands out with its immersive…
November 6, 2025 Fair warning – it’s time to start studying the brokerage ads. If you are contemplating trading up or buying a first boat, get started now because, if I am correct, there will be a huge shortage of good boats as we head into the boat show season and spring. Why, you ask? …
November 6, 2025 It’s almost boat show season! Are you ready? We are, and we’re bringing you a packed issue of Canadian Boating, starting with a big feature on how to get the most out of your next boat show! Whether you’re buying or just browsing, Managing Editor Andy Adams brings you his veteran knowledge…
November 6, 2025 Highfield Boats launches the Escape Series, an all-new line of fiberglass-hull center console RIBS made in the USA. The first two models in the series, the Highfield Escape 650 and Escape 750, were unveiled during the Highfield Boats Dealer & Media Day Event at the company’s factory in Cadillac, Michigan. These versatile RIBS are ideal…
By Andy Adams
In this month’s Canadian Boating Power Review, Editor Andy Adams, gets onboard the Scout 400 LFX. Click here to enjoy the full review.
In late July, Jill Snider and I met Pride Marine’s Kevin Marinelli at Bridgeport Marina, Orillia, Ontario to review a brand-new Scout 400 LXF, equipped with twin Mercury Verado V12 600hp outboards. This is a simply jaw-dropping rig!
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.
