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Eight Bells: Annie Campbell CPYB, Well Respected Yacht Broker

It is with deep sadness, that North South Nautical Group announces the passing of one of our long time yacht brokers, Annie Campbell.

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Retaliatory Tariffs On US-made Boats Have Been Removed

NMMA Canada and the Canadian Marine Trades Associations have been advised by the Government of Canada that effective April 30, 2019, all retaliatory tariffs on U.S. recreational boats entering Canada have been removed, marking the most positive development for our industry since this concerning issue first emerged.    

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Eight bells: John Booth – T-Birder, builder

Victoria sailors and Thunderbird folks everywhere are mourning the loss of John Booth on April 8. His mostly one person company, Booth Enterprises in Victoria, was a pioneer in converting the plywood boat into fiberglass, thereby extending and enhancing the life of the class.

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The Ocean Race – Racing with Purpose for Ocean Health

From 1973-2011 it was called the Whitbread, then until recently known as the Volvo Around the World Race. Now it is simply “the Ocean Race” and it’s gearing up for another circuit with an overriding purpose to rid the oceans of plastics.

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M&P Partners with Sunseeker: Britain’s Largest Boat Builder

M&P Yacht Centre is Canada’s #1 Boat Dealer so it makes perfect sense that they would partner with Sunseeker, Britain’s Largest Boat Builder.

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Cars on board: Dockside Style – Jaguar F Pace S

Every once in a while as automotive journalist, I find a test vehicle that is just a suits my tastes just that little bit more than the others.

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Port Whitby Marina Celebrates 40 Years!

Now considered one of the premier marinas in all of Ontario and a central piece of Whitby’s amazing waterfront, Port Whitby Marina had a humble beginning in 1979 as a small cluster of docks and temporary buildings on the North side of Whitby Harbour. 

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Azimut 50 Fly coming to BC Boat Show

Fraser Yacht Sales will be displaying the new Galley Up version of the Azimut 50 Flybridge at the BC Boat Show in Port Sidney Marina, May 2 – 5.

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Swift Trawlers coming to BC

M & P Yacht Centre is proud to be the Swift Trawler Dealer for all of Western Canada, and excited to display two models, the Swift Trawler 35 and 44, at the BC Boat Show in Sidney this coming May.

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Ontario Government Considering Increasing Renewable Content (Ethanol) In Fuels

Earlier this month, NMMA Canada participated in a stakeholder consultation with the Ministry of Environment to discuss the government’s proposal to increase the renewable content (e.g. ethanol) in gasoline to 15% as early as 2025 in Ontario. 

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The Rigging Shoppe Celebrates 50 Years

The Rigging Shoppe is a family owned and operated marine supply store for power & sail.      

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A personal account: The Water Rat and Outer Harbour Sailing

From my point of view, sailing is a sport, which relies totally on the environment. Sailors use a renewable resource—wind—for our power. Our boats sail across lakes and oceans, and we do not scar the surface. Sailors are extremely concerned about the environment.

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Boatswap: A look at international boat sharing

It is very common these days to share your car or house with anyone. However, exchanging your boat is not as common yet. Even though it literally opens up a world of destinations! Sailum is one of the few existing online platforms for boat swap.

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Eight bells: Bob Lush

Our friend Bob Lush was a sailing dilettante but also an adventurer who will be remembered as an interesting and witty guy. He passed away last Wednesday at 80 in Montreal after a decade battling cancer.

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Boating BC Sets Sail With Abandoned Boat Education And Awareness Program

Boating BC has officially launched an Abandoned Boats Education and Awareness Campaign to make boaters aware of their responsibility to manage each vessel through the end of its life – and provide information on boat disposal options.

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There is a Fire at the Marina!

On February 10, 2019 the Sidney Fire Department responded to a fire at the Port Sidney Marina. This was followed by a fire at the Cedar Grove Marina on March 1st in North Saanich.

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Rossi Milev’s Clear Air Captures J/24 Midwinter Championship

2017 J/24 World Champion Rossi Milev of PCYC, Toronto, on Clear Air, hoisted another Class perpetual trophy Sunday, taking the 2019 J/24 Midwinter Championship at Davis Island Yacht Club in Tampa, FL.

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Le Boat celebrates 50 Years

In 2019, Le Boat is celebrating 50 years of providing customers with unforgettable memories on the waterways of Europe and now in Canada.      

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Salty Dawg announces Spring Rally

The Salty Dawg Sailing Association (SDSA) has opened registration for its Spring Rally from the Virgin Islands to the US. In addition, it has opened registration for three additional Salty Dawg rallies scheduled for 2019.    

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Buying Boats Used or New Outside of Canada

Pat Sturgeon and Drew Robertson are well known names in this country’s boat business and are viewed as consummate pros.

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Canadian Yachting April – Welcome to Spring!

After what felt like a long winter, peppered with major weather events across North America including major snowfalls and record low temperatures at times, what could be more welcome than Spring and the April issue of Canadian Yachting magazine!

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Eight Bells: Donald MacKenzie Green, 86: Canadian Sailing Icon

Donald M. Green, one of Canada’s most successful offshore sailors and a key figure in its America’s Cup campaigns of the 1980s, passed away Feb. 18, 2019 at the age of 86.

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Fire in the Port Sidney Marina

Sidney Fire Chief Brett Mikkelsen said crews were called to the Port Sidney Marina around 2:45 p.m. on Saturday February 9th, for reports of a boat on fire.

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Victoria’s Millar Wins 2019 Edge Sailing 2.4m Midwinters

At the end of January, sixteen competitors took to the waters of Port Charlotte for the 2019 Edge Sailing Midwinters, event three in the five-event 2.4 Meter Can Am Championship series.

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Spartan builds presence in NS

Chris Stanmore-Major is an extremely experienced sailor and sail training instructor. As of 2018 he has sailed approximately 300,000Nm (more than the distance to the moon) in yachts ranging from 45′ – 150′.

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Catalina Yachts Acquires True North Line Of Downeast Powerboats

One of the most versatile cruisers on the market today, True North Powerboats was recently acquired by Catalina Yachts. True North Powerboats have the timeless, rugged Downeast aesthetic, with a hull design that handles the roughest conditions.    

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Celebrity sighting at Toronto Boat Show

The Toronto International Boat Show kicked off last Friday and the week has been booming. The very first Women’s Day event at the Toronto Boat Show on Sunday was a huge success despite the scary cold temperatures and weekday crowds have been enjoying the huge collection of boats, accessories and special presentations.

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UK Sailmakers is back in Ontario

UK Sailmakers is re-opening in Ontario under the ownership of long time Canadian sailor Randy St. Jacques. Randy has 50 years of experience both racing and cruising on many boats. He is a very busy racer himself and active in the FPSC Fifty Point Sailing Club and in PHRF-LO with a C&C 30 MkII at Fifty Point.

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Heading to TIBS? Download the show guide now

The Toronto International Boat Show kicked off last Friday, but you may have plans to go between now and Sunday, when it wraps up.

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Pride marine group debut two new brands at Toronto boat show 

This week at the Toronto International Boat Show, Pride Marine Group has the largest display at the show and is featuring eight brands including Azimut Yachts, Princess Yachts, Nautique, Sea Ray, Chris Craft, Avalon Luxury Pontoons, Chaparral, and Robalo.

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Sarah Douglas Blog: Qualifying for the Pan Am Games

There are many goals that I have set out in my life, they can be categorized into three: personal, sailing and career. Currently, majority of the goals that I am seeking are in the sailing category as I work towards the 2020 Olympics.

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In CY: Dinghies and Davits

In your February edition you will find a brand new special feature to get you ready for the 2019 Cruising Season: Dinghies and Davits looks at everything you need to know on the topic.

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Cars OnBoard: 2019 Subaru Outback

Beginning with this installment, CYOB will take a look at support vehicles – the cars, SUVs, crossovers and even light trucks that boaters need as support vehicles.

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Victoria Boat Security and Monitoring Company Representing Canada at Vegas Consumer Electronics Show

This week, BRNKL by Barnacle Systems is exhibiting on the global stage at CES 2019 alongside other Canadian companies at the Canadian Pavilion in Las Vegas.

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BREAKING NEWS – Government counter measures tariff on boats has been REMOVED!

Canadian Yachting has just learned that the Canadian government has removed all retaliatory tariffs on U.S. recreational boats coming into Canada.       

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Boater Holiday gifts

The folks at Gill are all about Christmas and, no surprise, you can order clothing and accessories for everyone on your list online here.

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ACBS-Toronto Directors and Officers for 2018 – 2019

The new Board is ready to continue to lead the club into the future with focus on our mission statement and history. 

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South Shore Yachts appointed Ontario dealer for Bavaria

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON December 4, 2018– South Shore Yachts (SSY) a yacht sales and service company has been recently appointed as a dealer for Bavaria sailing yachts for Ontario.

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GHVA achieves five-anchor rating

The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) has achieved the highest ranking in the Clean Marine BC program, an eco-certification program run by Georgia Strait Alliance.

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