May 12, 2021
It really doesn’t make sense
Let’s make it very clear – everyone is feeling the pain of the never-endemic but the authorities – health officers and legislators – should really take another look at boating.
May 11, 2021
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer pushing for reopening the Canada-US border
The CBC reported on May 6th that the top member of the U.S. Senate, Chuck Schumer from New York, has written a letter to members of the Biden administration making several demands regarding the border. According to the CBC story, Schumer has asked Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for four things.
May 11, 2021
MarineMax Acquires Cruisers Yachts
MarineMax recently announced the acquisition of American boatbuilder KCS International, Inc., better known as Cruisers Yachts, headquartered in Oconto, Wisconsin.
May 11, 2021
Put out the fenders!!!!!
Photographer Tom van Oossanen was on hand to capture the astonishing scenes as Project 817, a 94-meter (310 feet) vessel built by Dutch shipyard Feadship, was transported from its Kaag Island facility to the North Sea at Rotterdam last week.
May 11, 2021
St. Vincent and the Grenadines urgent appeal
Following the April 9th eruption of the La Soufrière volcano, popular cruising destination St. Vincent and the Grenadines has issued an urgent appeal to the public for relief for those directly impacted. The volcano continues to erupt. Explosions and accompanying ashfall, of similar or larger magnitude, are likely to continue to occur over the next few days at least.
May 11, 2021
Milestone: Jeanneau’s NC 895 hull 200
Mention the name Jeanneau and sleek-looking sailboats immediately come to mind but the Jeanneau shipyard first started building small outboard powerboats in 1957 and never stopped.
May 11, 2021
Sneak preview: Dufour 530
French sailboat builder, Dufour Yachts, has, for a long time now, marketed two lines: Performance and Grand Large – the first was speedy and the second swanky (read: comfort-laden). Their new launch, however, refuses to be pigeonholed.
April 21, 2021
Water huggers vs. billowing smoke
Amidst everything else that’s going on, let’s not miss Earth Day today. While the world generally is getting greener, boating has made some quite decent strides.
April 21, 2021
The Problem with E15
With the presidency of Joe Biden well underway in the United States, climate change and clean energy has vaulted to the top of the priority list—second only to defeating COVID-19 and getting America’s economy back on its feet.
April 21, 2021
Chris Power and Scott Carroll are proud to announce the opening of their new Yacht Brokerage, Atlantic Yacht Sales
Chris and Scott were two of the highest producing brokers in Atlantic Canada last year. They have joined forces and created their own leading brokerage with a “Team Selling” approach.
April 21, 2021
Canadian Yachting preview: Woke to wake surfing
In the May issue of Canadian Yachting, a look at wake sports with a big emphasis on Wake Surfing. The soaring popularity of wake surfing has driven big changes to water sports tow boats. From mild to wild, the 2021 model year has something to offer at every level and budget.
April 21, 2021
New boats: Regal 42 XO
The 42 XO has been optimized and designed for outboard power from the start, which equates to incredible performance and handling. Take your family only steps away to the beach thanks to the outboard engines – only available with the 42 XO and 42 FXO.
April 21, 2021
BoatUS urges boaters to speak up on Erie Canal bills
SPRINGFIELD, Va., April 12, 2021 — Recent moves by the New York State Canal System’s parent New York Power Authority (NYPA) to drastically reduce the 524-mile waterway’s annual six-month operating season would be prevented under a proposed New York Senate Bill S.5958 by establishing a fixed annual operating season from “early May through November.”
April 7, 2021
Business as unusual
Let’s look at what’s happening today. Schools, stores and gyms are either closed or open. Restaurants are either open or closed, allow or don’t allow patio dining; you can or cannot gather with friends and family.
April 7, 2021
Tug news: Theodore Tugboat heads Halifax to Port Dover
According to the Nova Scotia Tourism website, Theodore Tugboat began his travels in 1989, created by Cochran Entertainment, with master model maker Fred Allen, as a children’s television series inspired by the Halifax Waterfront and the stories Andrew Cochran would tell his son at bedtime. The CBC television program Theodore Tugboat ran from 1993 to 2001.
April 6, 2021
Fire at Krates Marina Destroys Several Boats
On Monday, March 29th, fire broke out in a group of power boats stored on the hard and still under shrink wrap. Black smoke was visible for miles at the height of the blaze. Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest spoke to David Kent, manager at the Pride Marine location at Krates Marina. The boats were their customer’s vessels.
April 6, 2021
CY Magazine: May issue aims at summer family fun
With the start of the 2021 boating season, Canadian Yachting takes a look at the latest towed wake sports activities. The soaring popularity of wake surfing has driven big changes to water sports tow boats and has opened the door to participation for the whole family.
April 6, 2021
Marina news: Wright’s joins Hindson and Killbear
On April 1st, 2021, Wright’s Marina joined two other small, independent facilities: Hindson Marina in Penetanguishene and Killbear Marina near Parry Sound.
April 6, 2021
Sneak peek: Oceanis 54
Beneteau saw an opportunity to add a little thrill to any cruising adventure, so they took the hull of the First 53 racer (introduced just last year), and with a few fashionable changes, created the Oceanis Yacht 54, the new entry-level of Beneteau’s swanky Oceanis Yacht line. The result is a performance cruiser that sails like a witch and looks like a grande dame.
March 24, 2021
The little country that could
Ah yes, Miss Supertest III. As those wonderful Kiwis walked over their competitors to win the America’s Cup, I was reminded of Canada’s almost comparable win of the 1959, 1960 and 1961 Harmsworth Cup.
March 24, 2021
Captain Cook: Muskoka Menu Merriment
Our new feature is CYOB’s look at boats and food – two words that are almost synonyms! That’s a lot of landscape to cover; we will take you to galleys across the country, dockside burger joints and fine cockpit dining.
March 24, 2021
Have a VHF Radio? Get Your Required Restricted Operator Certificate
This Maritime Radio ONLINE SELF-STUDY program is a completely integrated version of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons Maritime Radio classroom course. It includes an online course manual and supporting learning materials.
March 24, 2021
Out of the cold: Jeanneau NC 695 walk through video
The folks at Walker Marine, located in Blenheim ON just north of Lake Erie, love boats and they also love making videos. This is the second original video they have shared and it certainly brings a Canadian feel to the boat, complete with deep snow and a tractor!
March 24, 2021
Meet the 2022 Schaefer 400 Sport
With a distinctive design and countless praises for its agility and speed, the Schaefer 400 wins an audience over at first glance. This new model showcases a modern look hull design with a retractable hardtop, generous deck with gourmet space and a greater selection of premium finishes.
March 24, 2021
Lagoon unveils its new 55
Following several weeks of teasing, Lagoon has unveiled its new model, the Lagoon 55. Straight out of the shipyard at Construction Navale Bordeaux, the first prototype was launched on Thursday February 25th, from the quayside on the Garonne River.
March 10, 2021
Spring forward…please
I’m trying to temper it but Spring Fever has grabbed me by the deck shoes and got me half way out the door to the boat. This longing has been going on for a bit but came to a head last weekend when I went down ostensibly to check my tarp but then stood on the dock watching the ice melt in the sun. There’s no denying it; spring is springing.
March 10, 2021
Leisure Pools takes over the Beneteau Marion SC facility
When Beneteau opened its plant in Marion, SC in 1986, the writing was on the wall for the large Canadian sailboat manufacturers, C&C, CS and Hinterhoeller. Beneteau had demonstrated that it could build very appealing boats that offered more contemporary looks and accommodation than the then-dominant Canadian companies.
March 9, 2021
Last-minute New York State budget manoeuver proposes major changes to Erie Canal management without public input
An act that was recently introduced in the waning days of New York’s annual budget process that allows no opportunity for public input proposes significant management changes to the New York State Canal System and, if passed, could have negative consequences on the historic waterway for years to come.
March 9, 2021
Choosing the right PFD
Finding the right PFD can seem like a daunting task and extends beyond finding one that fits and floats. After all, not all vests work for all people, and no one vest works well for all activities.
March 9, 2021
Guest column: Where have all the boats gone?
I start off my column by saying Wow!! What a market! I have never seen such panic buying in my 43 years in this industry. Everyone wants to get out on the water.
March 9, 2021
Boats: Yanmar collaborates with fragment design on new X47FRGMT
Yanmar Holdings has entered into a collaboration with design house “fragment design”, headed by renowned designer Hiroshi Fujiwara, to develop a special version of Yanmar’s flagship X47 express cruiser.
March 9, 2021
Rideau Canal: The Next Ten Years
From January 25 – March 31, Parks Canada is asking the public to read its Draft Management Plan and share their feedback.
February 24, 2021
Pride Marine introduces Frauscher Boats, its newest brand
As the most innovative family-run boatyard in Europe, time and again Frauscher’s premium motorboats, electric boats and yachts set new standards in international boat building. Frauscher has been on course towards the future since 1927 – with the courage to discover new territory.
February 23, 2021
Jeanneau Leader 6.5 WA
Located in Blenheim ON just north of Lake Erie, Walker Marine Sales has been proudly serving Southwestern Ontario as a marine dealer and service provider since 2015.
February 23, 2021
Eight bells: Heather Robertson
Sailing in Canada, and in Nova Scotia lost a really good supporter late last week. Past Commodore Heather Robertson passed away at her home in Chester. Heather was a past member of both the Sail Canada and Sail NS Board.
February 23, 2021
New Fountaine Pajot 51 and Dufour 470 and 61
The Fountaine Pajot/Dufour Group had their second press conference on February 2, 2021 and as the groundhog predicted, they are set for an early spring with some more new boats. Private owner purchasing has taken the lead over charter companies, with most customers ordering boats without even seeing them!
February 23, 2021
Is Fiberglass Recyclable? Part 2 – Emerging innovations in fiberglass recycling
Interest in finding alternative uses for used fiberglass can spark creativity and innovation. For example, a partnership involving the US, Ireland, and Northern Ireland Universities called Re-wind developed some interesting civil engineering project ideas for reusing and repurposing fiberglass blades.
February 16, 2021
Eight Bells: Douglas Keary
The Canadian Sailing Community lost one of the good guys today . Doug Keary was one of those mean who gave back, gave back to his community, and gave back to the sport of sailing.