October 7, 2020
Sneak Peak: Hanse 418
Some of the most striking features of the test boat start with the twin GPR y-spoke red wheels in the comfortably spacious cockpit. The exclusive Hanse design swim platform down and the two folding thwart helm stations up, the generous access through the boat instantly makes one feel at ease as if you were at home with ample entertaining/dining space.
September 29, 2020
Toronto International Boat Show Cancelled for January 2021
Due to the ongoing concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian Boat Shows has made the decision to cancel the 2021 Toronto International Boat Show.
September 22, 2020
Pre-purchase PORTS Rideau new edition
Wait no longer, the 2021 Rideau Canal & Lower Ottawa River PORTS Guide returns this November! Prepurchase your copy now! The PORTS Essential Boating Guide to the Rideau Canal and Lower Ottawa River includes detailed navigational information and detailed aerial photos to make your trip through this historic waterway one to remember.
September 9, 2020
Eight Bells: Bernie Luttmer, Sailor, Industry personality
On August 31 we lost an icon of Canadian boating community and Marine Industry. The founder of Swans Marina and Swans Yacht Sales, Bernie Luttmer passed away peacefully after suffering a stroke.
August 10, 2020
Le Boat welcomes the Honourable Lisa Mcleod on a premier Horizon luxury houseboat
In late July, Lisa Macleod, Ontario Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, made a stop on her road trip across Ontario supporting domestic tourism.
August 10, 2020
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.
August 10, 2020
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.
July 28, 2020
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.
July 21, 2020
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).
July 21, 2020
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…
July 21, 2020
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.
July 21, 2020
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.
July 8, 2020
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.
July 7, 2020
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.
June 24, 2020
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.
June 24, 2020
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.
June 24, 2020
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.
June 24, 2020
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.
June 24, 2020
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.
June 23, 2020
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:
June 23, 2020
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.
June 23, 2020
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.
June 10, 2020
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.
June 10, 2020
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.
June 10, 2020
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.
June 10, 2020
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.
June 10, 2020
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.
June 10, 2020
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.
June 10, 2020
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.
June 10, 2020
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.
May 27, 2020
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.
May 26, 2020
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.
May 13, 2020
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.
May 13, 2020
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.
May 13, 2020
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!
May 13, 2020
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.
May 13, 2020
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”).
May 13, 2020
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.
May 13, 2020
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.