March 24, 2020
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.
March 24, 2020
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.
March 24, 2020
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.
March 10, 2020
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.
March 10, 2020
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.
March 10, 2020
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.
March 10, 2020
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.
March 10, 2020
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.
February 26, 2020
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.
February 26, 2020
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!
February 26, 2020
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.
February 11, 2020
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…
February 11, 2020
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…
February 11, 2020
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.
January 22, 2020
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!
January 21, 2020
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.
January 21, 2020
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
January 8, 2020
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.
January 8, 2020
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.
January 8, 2020
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.
January 7, 2020
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.
December 18, 2019
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.
December 18, 2019
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.
December 18, 2019
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.
December 17, 2019
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.
December 17, 2019
Sneak Peak: Santa Baby, how about a Neptunus
This February 2020 Boat Show issue of Canadian Yachting magazine actually mails before Christmas, so hopefully, we have given you sufficient time to let Santa know that what you want, is a new Neptunus 750 Flybridge. We realize that you haven’t even read the review yet, but we know how you are going to feel.
December 3, 2019
The 2019 Boating BC conference was a fantastic success
The Boating BC Conference brings together recreational boating industry professionals for two days each year to network, learn and share ideas so that they can better serve their customers.
November 19, 2019
New Moorings 5000 Cat for 50th Anniversary
Our roving reporter Katherine Stone was racing through the huge US Boat Show in Annapolis but caught up with the Moorings folks and sent along this point form report and a few great photos.
November 19, 2019
Just launched: The Monte Carlo 52
To much fanfare, the new Monte Carlo 52 was launched at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2019 this fall. This 50-foot high-end motor yacht is eagerly awaited and will introduce the Monte Carlo “Smart Luxury” generation.
November 19, 2019
CY Preview: Highlights of the December Canadian Yachting Magazine
The December edition of Canadian Yachting has long been our annual Marine Electronics special. This year veteran cruiser and boating writer Rob MacLeod,” The Informed Boater” gives us, See What You Cannot See.
November 19, 2019
Sturgeon on boats: What to do when my boat is not even worth the storage?
For the first time in my career in the boating industry I am getting more and more calls from people wanting to dump their old boats.
November 19, 2019
Racing: LOOR Racing Dates for the 2020 Season
Great news!! For all those long-long distance racers, the LO600 returns in 2020. The Lake Ontario 600 Challenge occurs every other year and 2020 will mark the FOURTH opportunity for you to circumnavigate the lake twice – giving your fly swatter a really good work out!
November 19, 2019
Adrenalin Marine Celebrates 25 Years of Boat Building
Situated in Delta, British Columbia with a reputation for quality, Adrenalin Marine has thrived in the trade by staying true to its core values. While servicing a variety of industries from marine to custom metal fabrication, Adrenalin Marine’s mission to satisfy its customers remains the company’s number one goal.
November 4, 2019
Q&A with Sail Canada
What are you going to do about communications and visibility of Sail Canada, outside the volunteers and staff awareness of the value Sail Canada brings is low …?
November 4, 2019
New Nautitech 46
At the Cannes Yachting Festival in September the French shipbuilder Nautitech Catamarans presented afloat its latest born: New Nautitech 46.
November 4, 2019
Clagett Boat Grant goes to Canadians
The Clagett Boat Grant Program is now in its fourth year and has announced that there will be one boat going to the U.S. and two boats going to Canada. One of the Canadian boats has been reassigned from the Challenged Sailing San Diego program to a sailor in Quebec.
October 23, 2019
Sail Canada selects new Chair
Sail Canada’s AGM took place last week evening at the Holiday Inn, downtown Montreal. The meeting highlighted the main strategic goals, accomplishments, and planned initiatives moving forward.
October 23, 2019
Eight Bells: Performance hardware pioneer, Olaf Harken
Olaf Harken, 80, passed away Monday, October 21 after a weekend of accolades and family. Harken was presented with a lifetime achievement award at the Pewaukee Yacht Club Awards Dinner on Saturday. He was a seasoned Scow sailor and businessman who enjoyed sharing his passion for sailing.
October 23, 2019
Reflections from a Boating Course Graduate
“Good evening. I am not really sure why I was asked to talk at our event this evening, but I am aware of the friendly rivalry between power boaters and sail boaters, so I can only guess is that I am being punished for being the only sail boater in this group of fine graduates.