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Bert terHart returns home from his epic journey around the world!

There really is no place like home. Bert terHart certainly knows that, having returned July 18 to Victoria, BC to a rousing welcome following his historic solo voyage around the world – the first North American to sail the route using only celestial navigation.

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Breaking: Toronto Boat Show

On behalf of the team at Canadian Boat Shows, I genuinely hope you and your family are healthy and continuing to remain safe during these unprecedented times of COVID-19.

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Canadian Yachting Media Appointment: Jill Snider, Vice President

Canadian Yachting Media is pleased to announce the appointment of Jill Snider to the position of Vice President effective immediately.

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Groupe Beneteau Decides to put Plant in Marion, SC into Hibernation

Canadian Yachting OnBoard has just been informed that Groupe Beneteau has taken the difficult decision to hibernate its boatbuilding activities at their Marion plant located in South Caroline (USA).

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BoatUS Says FCC’s Message to Boaters and Those Relying on GPS: ‘Tough Luck’

In a release on June 25, 2020, BoatUS, America’s largest advocacy, services and safety group for recreational boaters, stated that an April 22 decision by the Federal Communications Commission to give mobile satellite services operator Ligado Networks…

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Quadrant seeking Community Relations Administrator

Quadrant Marine Institute is looking for a Community Relations Administrator to join our Marine Service Technician training team at our head office in Sidney, BC. This dynamic position will support our team of instructors, apprentices, and employer partners across BC’s small craft/recreational marine service industry.

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First Elan GT6 now ready for launch

Elan Yachts is pleased to announce that construction of the first Elan GT6 – the Slovenian shipyard’s brand new flagship model – was completed on Friday 17 July and is now being prepared for launch on the Adriatic coast.

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PHOTO CONTEST! – The PORTS Cruising Guide Photo Contest is on again!

This year, two guides are underway – The Rideau Canal & Lower Ottawa River and Trent Severn Waterway & Lake Simcoe! Editors are researching and writing, aerial photographers are out and our creative designers are prepping.

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Two new Oceanis this summer

BENETEAU will be unveiling the Oceanis 40.1 and the Oceanis Yacht 54 on the Chesapeake this summer, following the release of the Oceanis 30.1 and the First Yacht 53 last fall. 

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Shediac Bay Yacht Club to Re-Open Following Hurricane Dorian Destruction

Severely damaged last fall as Hurricane Dorian tore through Canada’s East Coast, New Brunswick’s Shediac Bay Yacht Club is set to officially re-open on June 26 following a $2.2 million reconstruction.

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VENDÉE GLOBE: Start Approved for 8th November

With five months to go to the start of the Vendée Globe, almost all of the competitors have relaunched their boats and restarted their preparation for the ninth edition. Now is the time to look at some of the details concerning the key steps that lie ahead as the skippers prepare for 8th November.

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Boating Ontario Announces Partnership with Canadian Yachting Media (CYM) for the Annual Boating Ontario Directory

June 18th, 2020 – Earlier this year, Boating Ontario issued a request for proposal to a total of six different media firms to help take an existing good product – our printed directory – and guide its future to the next level.

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Pandemic notebook: Launch day, spring 2020 under Covid 19 protocols

Our group of 12 sailors, who wintered our boats at Prinyers Cove east of Picton, had given considerable thought to a measured approach, not being in a hurry and with the sequence of steps well defined.

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Scows Cleared for Takeoff

Melges has signed on as the North American dealer for Skeeta Foiling Craft based in Australia. The singlehanded foiling scows represent the latest developments in foiling technology.

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Will you be able to charter this winter?

To answer the question we have been getting regularly, CYOB went straight to the source. We asked The Moorings and Sunsail’s senior marketing manager, Ian Pedersen, what the picture is from his perspective – here’s his reply:

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2020 Blue Flag Canada marinas and beaches

Blue Flag International recognized Blue Flag Canada marinas and beaches in its global announcement on June 10, 2020.

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America’s Cup: Kiwi Government extends deal to Cup sailors

The Government has granted border exemptions to two syndicate teams who will challenge Emirates Team New Zealand for the 36th America’s Cup, Phil Twyford, Minister of Economic Development said.

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Le Boat launches the Rideau season and sets out COVID-19 standards

Le Boat, charter provider on Europe and Canada’s beautiful inland waterways with the world’s largest fleet of over 950 houseboat rentals, is gearing up for another stellar year on the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal.

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RIP Evinrude: The end of an Era

Valcourt, Quebec, May 27, 2020 – BRP (TSX: DOO; NASDAQ: DOOO) announced today it has re-oriented its marine business by focusing on the growth of its boat brands with new technology and innovative marine products.

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BC designed superyacht

ER Yacht Design is based in Vancouver, BC engaged in the design and development of luxury Superyachts to over 130m plus in size and high quality performance Leisure Craft and Workboats. The company was founded and is managed by Ivan Erdevicki, its president and chief designer.

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Wolf Boats rolls out custom aluminum models

The Wolf motto “We Build Better Boats”, means they are always improving. They are focused on building a great boat with maximum performance and innovative details. A Wolf Boat is one of the best custom-welded aluminum boats on the market today, and they are motivated on building better boats every year.

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The Quebec Guide Du Tourisme Nautique 2020 is Live Online

A digital edition of  the Guide du Tourisme Nautique 2020, the St. Lawrence River cruising guide is now online. This new edition features new drone photos documenting pleasure craft harbors and anchorages.

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British Columbia Electric Boat Manufacturer Launches New 20’ Picnic Boat

The Templar Marine Group Ltd. is excited to announce the launch of its budget series plugin electric boats. The Picnic 20-foot electric series is designed for the North American pleasure craft market and is available to order today on the company’s website.

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New Owners at Sea Swag Custom Boat Bedding

Two experienced boaters meet a custom bedding designer and magic happens – Sea Swag Custom Boat Bedding (formerly Anchor’s Away Custom Boat Bedding) is a new company combining years of custom boat bedding development with energetic customer service. 

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Press Run launches

Toronto sailor Amelia was almost born on a boat and has been sailing ever since. After working for several larger Toronto PR agencies and assisting Canadian Yachting as social media manager, she decided to bring this experience to the marine industry with her own communications company, Press Run.

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The BVI Tourist Board have line up for the next couple of months several virtual events to keep the destination in the mind of our guests

The BVI Tourist Board have line up for the next couple of months several virtual events to keep the destination in the mind of our guests/Friends of the BVI.

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CY Media Webinar Update

Canadian Yachting Media initiated a series of webinars to stimulate interest in taking on projects during the Covid 19 pandemic. The purpose of webinars was to inform and to start conversations between boat owners and marine professionals – both marine supply stores and technicians.

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Follow the Great Lakes Water Levels Easily

We have periodically reported on the very significant issue of high water levels in the Great Lakes for several years now. There have been high water events in 2017 and 2019 resulting in dramatic shoreline erosion and damage where docks, boat houses, homes and businesses have been affected; in some cases destroyed.

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Marskeel Provides Ballast for the New Electric Powered Maid of the Mist

MarsKeel is proud to be associated with the iconic Maid of the Mist tour, providing two new vessels with 62,400 lbs of 2” x 4” x 8” custom cast rectangular lead bricks, with each brick weighing 26 lbs.

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Sneak Peek: CY June issue – Stay Home and Go Boating

Watch for the June 2020 issue of Canadian Yachting magazine coming out soon! This issue borrows a theme from the COVID-19 pandemic, with a beautiful 13-page photographic spread called “Cruising Canada”. We celebrate all the great boating reasons to STAY HOME!

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Merc reports big engine demand

Mercury Marine parent Brunswick Corp. resumed production of some outboards a couple of weeks ago, beginning with the line that produces its newest platform — 175- to 300-hp outboards — as well as the 450 Racing engine.

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Olympic development: Sail Canada announces the 2020-2021 Canadian Sailing Team and Canadian Sailing Development Squad

Based on the current Sail Canada High-Performance Plan and the Podium Pathway, what has been previously known as the National Sailing Team or the Canadian Sailing Team, is now divided into two divisions; The Canadian Sailing Team (“CST”) and The Canadian Sailing Development Squad (“CSDS”).

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Century acquires Vanquish

Century Boats has acquired Vanquish Boats, the Doug Zurn designed and builder of premium center console, dual console, cuddy, and runabout dayboats renowned for their beauty, classic styling, and exceptional performance. 

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News from BC: Life getting back to normal

As life gets back to normal in British Columbia, here are some recreational boating locations in British Columbia that you might want to consider.

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CPS-ECP is Launching a Monthly Webinar Series

We’re launching an exciting new webinar series for people who want to brush up on their boating skills or explore a new interest. Our volunteers have been developing this collection of informative webinars and will be bringing them to your living room, cottage, boat or office by offering them online.

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Canadian Yachting Media Announces Boating Webinar Series

Starting April 30, Canadian Yachting Media will launch a new webinar series. Rob MacLeod, Canadian Yachting magazine contributor, will host the webinars that will look at various aspects of boating and boat maintenance.

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The CYOB Survey: A Results blizzard

Last issue we gave you the opportunity to participate in our COVID-19 survey. And did you ever. We got an avalanche of response and we are still analyzing it.

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Boat theft caught on BRNKL camera

On April 13th at 3:30 am, at the Oak Bay Marina, a 54-foot yacht was stolen by a thief who had paddled into the marina on a canoe. Unfortunately for him, boat security start-up Barnacle Systems had a floating office only 20 metres away.

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BC marinas continue to serve

Oak Bay Marine Group: Oak Bay Marina, Pedder Bay Marina, North Saanich Marina and Ladysmith Marina Continue serving their boating clients.

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