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New York opens limited marine facilities

Marinas in New York state can open on a limited basis, State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced in a statement on Saturday night. Cuomo said marinas can “open for personal use as long as strict social distancing and sanitization protocols are followed.”

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Sneak peek: An environmental statement you will enjoy making

Quite a number of my friends, particularly those on the feminine side, not only care about the environment, but they want to make a statement. They want to live a great life while respecting the world we live in, and I think the Greenline 33 Hybrid is a very appealing way to make that statement.

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Tilley joining the fight against COVID-19

On April 9, much loved Canadian boating and outdoor hat and clothing manufacturer Tilley Endurables announced that the company is joining the fight against COVID-19 by extending our production facility to support healthcare workers and our community.

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Club news: Port Credit goes virtual

It started simply enough with an email from Thomas Fogh, Program Manager of Learn to Sail at Port Credit Yacht Club. Would I do a webinar/ZOOM on the racing rules for the Junior Race Team and the general membership?

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Stranded in Brazil: How COVID-19 impacts some International Bluewater cruising yachts

The balmy morning sun is still resting its chin on the horizon, pondering the final effort of rising to grace the day with its undiminished face, when Marina worker Macio turns the key in the ignition of his tractor.

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Release your inner boating Shakespeare

It’s likely no surprise that with boats sitting un-launched, social events on hold and regattas all postponed, the editorial team at CYOB is eager for fresh content. That’s where YOU come in.

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Sneak Peek: Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 Little Big Yacht

As boat builders clamber to create ever-bigger platforms for ever-more generous budgets, the entry-level cruiser has become an elusive animal. Sure, if you want to daysail, there are plenty of small open boats from which to choose, but if you want a freshly built pocket cruiser, you’re in for a long search.

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What re-scheduling means for Canadian Olympic sailing plans

The new dates, exactly one year after those originally planned for 2020 – Olympic Games: 24 July to 9 August 2021. The IOC had previously confirmed that all athletes already qualified and quota places already assigned for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 will remain unchanged.

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Take our Covid-19 survey

This ongoing pandemic is horrible; on that we can all agree. Around the world everyone has been forced to curtail their activities and take special precautions.

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Water levels: Expedited review of Plan 2014 begins

Accompanying the high water levels on the Great Lakes in 2017 and 2019 and with the threat of flooding still unclear for 2020, the International Joint Commission (IJC) has been on the receiving end of a lot of questions. Earlier this month the IJC issued the statement below.

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Class Afloat 2019-2020: Navigating COVID-19

Every school year comes with its own set of challenges and our community does everything possible to turn these challenges into learning moments. In 2020, we have found ourselves navigating the uncharted waters of a global pandemic that forced us to bring our sailing journey to an abrupt halt in Mexico this week.

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Steveston Marine adjusts to Covid-19

As boating provides a safe refuge and recreation and social distancing to individuals and their families, customers are ordering product on line or coming into the stores where we practice safe social distance by posting signage and extra counters to create a minimum 6 ft distance between staff and customers.

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Vancouver Island Marine supply stores stay open for commercial and recreational boating

Matt Price from Harbour Chandler made recommendations and put together paint supplies for the refit of Graham Heath’s sailboat Pitoraq. See “Do It Yourself Deck Repairs on Pitoraq” in this issue of the OnBoard Digest.

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BVI Reconstruction: On Bringing Back Bitter End

During these unsettling times, much comfort can be had from thinking of one’s happy place – we know for many of you that place is Bitter End. We also remind ourselves that life’s storms prove the strength of our anchors

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Sneak Peak: Regal 33 Express

The Regal 33 Express is the have-it-all cruiser prepared for unforgettable adventure, whether it’s a day at the beach or a weekend on the water. The expansive swim platform is a key part of the accommodations. A four-step fold down boarding ladder makes re-boarding easy and from the swim platform it is an easy step up into the main deck level.

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J/105 Fleet 4 Hall of Fame inducts Jim Rathburn

The Fleet Executive decide who warrants being inducted into the Hall of Fame and the first inductee in 2019 was Ian Farquharson. Ian was recognized for purchasing the first J/105 in our Fleet and tirelessly promoting the boat.

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Join Jill in her Happy Place

All this COVID 19 business got you down? Join CY Team member Jill (supposedly working for home) distracting herself by diving into Canadian Yachting and dreaming of boats.

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PORTS Can’t miss tips: Preventing Seasickness

The successful launch of PORTS Guide – Georgian Bay, North Channel & Lake Huron took place at the Toronto International Boat Show in January and now the Canadian Yachting Media Team is working to complete the PORTS Rideau Canal and Lower Ottawa River & Trent Severn Waterway & Lake Simcoe 2021 Editions.

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Van Isle Marina exclusive dealer in Western Canada for Pursuit

Van Isle currently has the Pursuit OS325 Offshore model available for sale on site. The Pursuit OS325 Offshore that the companys showcased in September at the Nanaimo Boat Show.

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USO Calls on Government Officials to Count the Cost of Lake Ontario Flooding

Canadian Yachting OnBoard is sharing this press release from United Shoreline Ontario, a grassroots community-based organization with the mandate of uniting the residents and municipalities of the north shore of Lake Ontario in one voice, because we know many of our readers are people who may be affected by Lake Ontario high water levels.

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Sneak peak: Grady-White Freedom 235, Designed for life

One of the best features about a Grady-White; the look and feel is unmistakably “Grady-White” and while it’s a handsome and contemporary boat, it has a unique style that I think is designed for life. It will always be a Grady-White and the Freedom 235 feels like it will last for years.

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RORC 600 Wrap up: Canadians fare well in Paradise

The RORC Caribbean 600 circumnavigates 11 Caribbean Islands with crews that include some of the finest sailors in the sport – Olympians, Volvo Ocean Race, Vendee Globe, America’s Cup and round the world record-breakers.

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Sneak Preview: Bavaria C45 – comfort and speed

With their new midsized model, Bavaria has zeroed in on a versatile design that ticks all the boxes: family friendly, flexible, fast and fun.

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Preview CY April: Preparing for Summer 2020!

The April issue of Canadian Yachting magazine marks the start of Summer 2020 and spring launch for all those Canadians not fortunate enough to already be out in the Pacific!  

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NS pair win Canada 470 Olympic berth

Newsflash: Canada officially qualified itself a country berth for the 2020 Olympics in the 470 Men, after duo Jacob Chaplin-Saunders and Oliver Bone beat Mexico.

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Sea Ray® Launches All-New Searay.com

Sea Ray is continuing to make waves and offer elevated experiences and unrivaled support with the launch of the redesigned, SeaRay.com. The all-new site has been upgraded with a contemporary design and a host of user-friendly features designed to support Brunswick’s mission of advancing the Sea Ray brand…

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Canadian invention SeeArch wins safety award

The Canadian Safe Boating Council’s Marine Industry Award (CASBA) recognizes a company that has introduced a product to improve boating safety. Friends, family and colleagues gathered at the National Yacht Club…

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Obituary for Cameron Clarke Wardlaw

The Canadian boating industry lost one of the great ones this past week. Cameron Wardlaw sadly passed away in Barrie at the age of 81.

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Win Steiner Binoculars!

The Toronto International Boat Show is currently underway and Canadian Yachting is on-site!  Visit us at booth 1741 for a chance to win a pair of Steiner Navigator Pro 7×50 Binoculars with Compass valued at $845 CAD! 

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CY reviews GT 36

The newest member of Beneteau’s Gran Turismo line is the GT 36 and this yacht brings the style and features of the GT line to a more accessible size. In fact, the GT 36 creates an ideal mix of virtues that should appeal to many buyers in this price range.

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Bolton Marine Group was recognized at Boating BC Annual Conference

Marine industry leader, Bolton Marine Group (BMG), was recently selected by Boating BC’s ‘Spotlight on Success’ program at their 2019 conference. This year’s theme, Be the Choice, focused on marine industry careers

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Sturgeon on boats: Why brave the weather?

Winter is a great time to buy a boat! At Pat Sturgeon Yachts we continue to show and sell boats regardless of the weather.

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Sneak Peek: Beneteau First 53

As you consider visiting the boat shows, it’s a good time to take out the just published Canadian Yachting February issue and look at some dreamboats. Here’s some excerpts from a great review.

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Boating BC Names New Executive Director

Surrey businessman and former City Councillor Bruce Hayne, has been appointed as Boating BC’s new Executive Director. Bruce is an accomplished business owner with an extensive marketing and advertising background.

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Brunswick Corporation to Showcase Industry Leading Technology and Provide a Glimpse Into the Future of Boating at CES 2020

Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) will showcase its technology leadership in recreational boating with its debut exhibition during the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) beginning January 7, 2020 in Las Vegas.    

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Catch the February 2020 Boat Show special issue of Canadian Yachting!

It’s our biggest issue of the year – the February Boat Show issue of Canadian Yachting and this year, we include a special 16-page, pull-out supplement, Dinghies & Davits.

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Helly Hansen Sailor of the Month – Andy Roy and his crew!

“Keep calm and sail on” was the motto for Andy Roy’s crew at the 2019 International Masters Regatta. Held at the San Diego Yacht Club from October 18-20, the event veterans came back stronger and hungry for a win.

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The 2019 Ontario Sailing Award Winners honoured

On Saturday, November 9, Ontario Sailing presented the 2019 Ontario Sailing Awards at an Awards Luncheon at Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club.

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Royal Victoria Yacht Club awarded Platinum Status

The Royal Victoria Yacht Club (RVYC) has been awarded Platinum status as one of the top 50 Platinum Yacht Clubs of the World and one of 250 Platinum Clubs of the World. Platinum status is the benchmark for excellence and the most revered and respected award in the private club industry.

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