Hindson Marina is hosting the annual Jack Pady Marine In-Water Boat Show June 13 and 14, 2015 from 10am to 6pm.
Buy or Sell – Approximately 40 pre-owned boats on display. They look forward to seeing you.
Stop by to see some boats, talk to the Brokers and discuss your boating needs.
http://www.yachtworld.com/jackpadymarine/index.html
Below is a sampling of what you can expect to find:
July 10, 2025 By Marc Robic To the surprise and shock of many Quebec boaters, the municipality of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, west of Montreal, has recently passed a new regulation prohibiting all boats at the renowned Valleyfield Marina from storing their vessels on land during the winter. This will be effective fall of 2026. As many of…
July 10, 2025 Why the superstitions? 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…
June 26, 2025 With Canada Day coming up next Tuesday, it’s a good time to take a break from what is certainly a double scoop of irritants in this world. It turns out that this is a pretty wonderful country to live in, as most of us already knew. After an all-Canadian unpredictably cool spring…
June 26, 2025 The European M37 power catamaran is heading our way. Built in Poland by Makai the boat now has a US dealer and eyes on this market. The M37 is quite a looker and delivers power catamaran fuel-efficiency and an unprecedented helming experience. It features two distinct and refined cabin spaces, with layouts…
June 26, 2025 Georgian Bay Landing, a trusted marina serving the region for over 60 years, has entered a new chapter. The property has been successfully purchased by a group of dedicated marina users and officially renamed GBL Boat Club. GBL Boat Club, a member-owned, not-for-profit corporation, will start operations at the beginning of 2026….
A boat crossing lock 2, Chambly Canal National Historic Site © Parks Canada / François Houle June 26, 2025 As part of the Canada Strong Pass initiative, the Government of Canada is offering free admission to national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada. This also includes free lockage at the…
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.”
