Eight Bells: Douglas Roy

The sport of sailing lost an avid yachtsman with the passing of Dr. Douglas Roy in Halifax, Nova Scotia on February 2, 2015. He was 91 years.
The sport of sailing lost an avid yachtsman with the passing of Dr. Douglas Roy in Halifax, Nova Scotia on February 2, 2015. He was 91 years.
Hempels presented a set of special little liqueur glasses that explained the nautical tradition Plimsole lines. I still have one. Feb 13, 2025 Recent events have zapped me far back to a visit to Denmark many years ago when I was invited to a showcase event entitled “the World Press Meets the Danish Boating Industry.”…
Feb 13, 2025 At the Toronto Boat show, NMMA Canada, the boating industry association, announced the induction Marc Duhamel, co-CEO and president of Legend Boats , into its Hall of Fame. Duhamel’s passion for the boating industry began at an early age as he immersed himself in the family business, co-founded by his father, Victor. During this time,…
Jan 23, 2025 Last Friday, a small island located in New Brunswick’s Grand Lake has sold at tax auction and the new owners say they hope to keep it accessible to the public. According to the notice of tax sale posted by the provincial government, the island belonged to the estate of Lloyd C. Ryan and…
Jan 23, 2025 With over 250,000 lakes and rivers, Ontario is a recreational boaters’ dream. The new 2025 Boating Ontario Directory is the perfect boating resource for exploring this paradise, no matter what kind of adventure you choose. This 149-page directory is packed with up-to-date information on marine services, detailed maps, regional highlights and much…
Jan 9, 2025 The Canadian climate is part of our culture but it does take a big bite out of the boating season. Even in BC, the temperature drops and it’s simply not as charming as mid-July. The alternatives include heading south (forever), chartering, fantasizing (see Matt Channer’s article) or simply putting up with it….
Jan 7, 2025 Gathered from online sources. OnBoard proposes these great ideas for 2025. Take a boating course. Even if you are an experienced boater, you can always learn something new and refresh lightly used skills. There are many to choose from, whether it’s an Intro to Boating course, first aid at sea, or Suddenly…
By Andy Adams
Stunning new flagship in Four Winns’ bow rider line. Next Wednesday, October 30, at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the public will get its first in-person look at Four Winns’ stunning new H9 model, the flagship of their bowrider series. But we were invited to the dealer unveiling in Charlevoix, Michigan earlier this past summer to run Hull # 2.
By Zuzana Prochazka
Dodging holiday havoc in the tropics
Getting out of town was top-of-mind as it was only November and I was already saturated with Christmas traditions – the music, the glitter, the cookies, the sales. A week in relatively remote Belize was the siren song so we booked a 45-foot catamaran with The Moorings and packed our bags.