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.
February 10, 2021
This is getting even better
This has been a different kind of time to use a euphemism, but for us here at CY OnBoard it has been useful. Thanks partially to the conditions you Canadian boaters currently face, boating is growing in popularity and our digest and websites are booming. Our rates of engagement continue to blossom and our subscription list is expanding.
February 10, 2021
Toronto Waterfront update
The Toronto waterfront is changing for several reasons including esthetics, flood mitigation. It’s about time – between the downtown area and Ashbridges Bay has been something of an abandoned wasteland.
February 10, 2021
Boating Ontario Directory now available
With a seemingly endless supply of lakes, rivers and waterways within Canada, boating can take you places you could never imagine. In Ontario, the waterways alone are made up of 250,000 lakes and rivers providing the best Freshwater recreational boating in the world.
February 9, 2021
Is Fiberglass Recyclable? Part 1
Today many things are made from fiberglass, from automotive parts to boats, and bathtubs to wind turbine blades. Fiberglass is lightweight and strong, it is resistant to impact and is waterproof. It does not rot and can be repaired relatively easily. But recycling fiberglass, can it be done?
February 9, 2021
Hot discount: Early Bird passes for Canadian waterways until March 31
Early bird discount for boaters are here until March 31, 2021! Purchase a Seasonal Lockage and Mooring Package and receive 20% off the price of lockage and 10% off the price of mooring.
February 9, 2021
Deliveries: Hot new arrival on a cold winter day
This week, Crate’s Lake Country in Orillia unloaded one of its new models for the 2021 season. Check out this gorgeous new Cruisers 46 Cantius in stock and available for spring delivery!
January 27, 2021
Surprises and not surprises
Just when you think you know, it turns out you don’t. For example, I was already getting bored with the America’s Cup. Yeah, yeah, fast boats but here come the Americans scalding by the Brits to ultimately lose to the NZ boat.
January 27, 2021
Maiden’s Tracy Edwards in our home (virtually)
We were ALL home, and most of us are parked in front of our computers with nothing to do. So, Thomas Fogh got busy last March and started a Wednesday Speakers night at Port Credit YC, which continued into the late spring.
January 27, 2021
Bursary Opportunities for Young Sailors at Tall Ships Adventure
At Tall Ships Adventure, we firmly believe that all youth are wanting to unlock their potential, that’s why we provide youth ages 12-18 with a challenging and engaging environment that teaches responsibility, self-reliance, and courage through tall ship sailing.
January 13, 2021
Have Your Say By Jan. 15 – Proposed Changes to Pleasure Craft Licensing Program
Transport Canada announces proposed changes to the Pleasure Craft Licensing (PCL) Program and the Lets Talk Transportation consultation web site which will remain open for comments until January 15, 2021.
January 13, 2021
CY Preview: 30 Most Exciting Boats For 2021
Faced with an uncertain future, Canadian families bonded together in the spring of 2020 like never before. Even as lock- downs continued through April, boat dealers began noticing their website traffic spike, and customer enquiries skyrocket. Boats were suddenly in high demand, as families eschewed overseas travel and sought new ways to safely enjoy leisure time together.
January 13, 2021
News: Calibre and Neptunus team up
Calibre Yacht Sales and Neptunus Yachts International have established a partnership for the sales and marketing of new Neptunus yachts in the Pacific Northwest.
December 16, 2020
Have Your Best Summer Ever! Schaefer Yacht Give-Away Contest Announcement
Canadian Yachting Magazine in conjunction with YACHT Solutions in the GTA is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual “Have Your Best Summer Ever” luxury yacht give-away contest.
December 16, 2020
launch broadcast: Axopar 22 – Action On The Water
Axopar is the globally renowned Finnish brand of premium range, multi award-winning motorboats, developed through a passion for adventure and the outdoors.
December 16, 2020
This Zipper Boat “Unzips” The Sumida River In Tokyo
Japanese sculptor and installation artist Yasuhiro Suzuki created this 9 meter-long “Zip-Fastener Ship” to “unzip” Tokyo’s Sumida River.
December 16, 2020
Your Input: Proposed Transport Canada Pleasure Craft Licensing and PCOC Fees
The Transport Canada (TC) Office of Boating Safety (OBS) wants to hear from stakeholders, especially those with a particular interest in pleasure craft, on the changes under consideration to the Pleasure Craft Licensing Program and the Pleasure Craft Operator Competency Program.
December 16, 2020
CY February preview: Big Changes in editorial focus for the New Year!
We welcome you to the February 2021 issue of Canadian Yachting magazine and to a new editorial direction for this, our BIGGEST issue of the year.
December 15, 2020
Innovations: Environmental, robotic approach to racing marks
When Michigan native Kevin Morin created MarkSetBot, it was to improve the art of race management by using GPS and a smartphone to set the marks of the course.
December 15, 2020
LORC surveys clubs and racers
Prior to its December 2 zoom meeting, LORC (Lake Ontario Racing Council) conducted a survey of clubs and participants to help determine a direction for the organization. The survey was conducted by a team of George Brown College students in Sports Management under the guidance of Secretary Treasurer: John O’Dwyer.
December 2, 2020
How DO you make a boat go FAST!
It’s a bird, no it’s a plane, no it’s actually a boat, just a unique vessel that flies like a plane. The 2021 America’s Cup AC75s and IMOCA boats (like the ones currently going around the world in Vendée Globe) are foiling monohulls capable of speeds four times that of the true wind, with boat speeds approaching 50 Kts.
December 2, 2020
Holiday Cards From BoatUS Foundation Give Back To Boating
Customize your own nautically themed greetings and help support boating safety, clean water efforts for recreational boaters. This year, people are sending more holiday cards than ever. So where can a boater find cards that make the personal connection we crave?
December 2, 2020
Let the sun shine in: Scout 350 LXZ
Scout Boats’ new luxury crossover series launches with the 350 LXZ, a premium day cruiser. Designed for entertaining and overnighting, the boat comes with a long list of first-in-class amenities including Webasto’s 20 Series sliding electric sunroof as standard equipment. The vessel is slated to debut in early 2021.
December 2, 2020
A different solution for boating: the Fractional Yacht Program
There is no question that having a new yacht can be very rewarding, however, the costs and responsibilities of operating it can be overwhelming. Based in Toronto and servicing the Great Lakes area, YACHT Solutions now makes the Schaefer yacht products readily available to clients.
December 2, 2020
Eight Bells: Catalina Yachts Announces Loss of CEO Frank Butler
It is with great sadness that we announce that Frank Willis Butler, President and Chief Executive Officer of Catalina Yachts, passed away November 15, 2020 in Westlake Village, CA, due to unexpected complications from a recent illness. We extend our most heartfelt condolences and sympathy to Frank’s family. Our thoughts are with them at this most difficult time.
November 17, 2020
Calibre Yacht Sales Is Pleased To Announce A New Partnership With Neptunus Yachts
Calibre Yacht Sales is proud to announce that, effective immediately, Calibre Yacht Sales and Neptunus Yachts International have established a partnership for the sales and marketing of new Neptunus yachts in the Pacific Northwest.
November 17, 2020
Bridge from NS installed in Toronto for waterfront project
Toronto Harbour and the Don River are in the midst of a historical project to reconfigure the mouth of the Don. Early last week Toronto sailor Richard Evans sent along a photo of a sleek new bridge that was about to be installed as part of the construction of the Port Lands on Toronto’s east side.
November 17, 2020
Canadian market is already brisk for Parker Poland
BCI Marine signed a distribution agreement for the Canadian market with Parker Poland in December 2019 and in just under a year Canada is poised to become the most important market for Parker Poland.
November 17, 2020
Brandy’s Cove makes $5,000 donation to Midland, ON hospital
On October 16, Brandy’s Cove Yachting Centre in Honey Harbour made a generous $5,000 donation to Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) on behalf of their boaters.
November 4, 2020
News: NMMA cancels Miami and eight other winter boat shows
We’re not the only ones suffering from boat show withdrawal. Late on October 28, 2020, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), announced the cancellation of the 2021 Miami International Boat Show and eight other of their winter boat shows.
October 7, 2020
Seasonal tip: Thieves love stored boats. Take precautions.
Pretty soon, fleets of recreational boats will be put into winter storage to await next year’s season. As they sit unattended for months, they can easily become a target for thieves. Will your boat be on a crook’s hit list?
October 7, 2020
Just launching: Back Cove 390
“As if the introduction of a second outboard model with a fully enclosed salon wasn’t enough, the Back Cove Design Team has just released renderings of the NEW Back Cove 39O with triple outboards!
October 7, 2020
Transport Canada Survey on PFD/Lifejacket Usage
To assist Transport Canada’s education and outreach efforts to enhance safety for recreational boaters, work is underway to further examine motivations and policy instruments to increase the wearing of PFDs/lifejackets on board pleasure craft.
October 7, 2020
A powerboat for sailors!!
If you’re following the America’s Cup, you have probably seen the name Yanmar mentioned and pondered how the company is connected to extreme sail racing. They don’t make sails or foils, but they certainly do produce engines and hot looking powerboats.
October 7, 2020
Shadefin entered for 2020 IBEX Innovation Award
TACO Marine has entered the patented boat shade product known as ShadeFin™ for an IBEX 2020 Innovation Award for “Shadow In Seconds.”