April 24, 2018
New C-Tow capability in Oakville
Capt. Michael Naumetz, proud new operator of C-Tow Oakville has a background vessel restoration and repair. Currently nearing completion of a 40ft houseboat, which will be used as on the water….
April 24, 2018
The First IC37 from Melges Heads East For Sea Trials
Westerly Marine has finished building the New York Yacht Club’s first IC37 by Melges. Last week the boat departed Southern California heading to Rhode Island for sea trials.
April 24, 2018
LOOR 2018 Racing Guide is Now Available!
The 2018 Lake Ontario Offshore Racing Guide is now available in hard copy and online at our website.
April 24, 2018
Boating Atlantic now available online
If you were one the lucky folks who were able to attend either the Halifax International Boat Show in February or the Moncton Boat Show in March, you may well have picked up a copy of Boating Atlantic.
April 11, 2018
Helly Hansen Sailor of the Month – Tayte Stefaniuk
The 2018 Laser Midwinters East took place last month in Clearwater, Florida, attracting over 147 competitors from all over North America for the 10-race series from February 22nd to the 25th. Over the four days of racing sailors were met with difficult and puffy conditions resulting in an overall challenging regatta.
April 11, 2018
Safe Boating Awareness Week (May 19th-25th, 2018)
The 2018 North American Safe Boating Awareness Week Campaign is ramping up for this year’s boating season.
April 11, 2018
The Pacific Salmon Foundation flagship fundraiser, The Vancouver Gala Dinner & Auction
Bluewater Rigging Vancouver announced today that they will donate a 2018 Seakeeper SK02 Gyro valued at $30,000 to the Pacific Salmon Foundation Gala auction on May 11, 2018.
April 11, 2018
2018 Melges 24 World Championship To Take Place At The Victoria International Marina
The Melges 24 World Championship 2018 will be held on May 31st through June 8th, will be hosted by the Royal Victoria Yacht Club at the Victoria International Marina.
April 11, 2018
A Yacht Broker’s tips for sellers
Spring is here and the scent of two-foot-itis is in the air. That means selling so you can buy. Here’s a professional’s insight.
April 11, 2018
Picton Castle embarks on her final world cruise
As you read this the barque Picton Castle is in the Gulf of Mexico on her way to the Panama Canal and her 7th circumnavigation of the world.
April 11, 2018
Opinion:Paul Henderson OLY – World Sailing has it WRONG
As a sailor, past member of the Canadian Olympic team and former IOC member, I am disturbed by the direction that sailing at the Olympics is taking.
March 20, 2018
Steve Killing speaks in Midland
On April 6, 2018 The Midland Bay Sailing Club along with North Sails will present an evening with Steve Killing at the Midland Cultural Centre.
March 20, 2018
Creating a space for Boaters with community pride and stability – Brentwood Bay Maritime Community Society (BBMCS)
The management of Brentwood Bay as a resource for all has long been contentious, largely due to the long absence of the Federal government in enforcing its own laws regarding moorage and derelict and abandoned vessels.
March 20, 2018
Sail Canada Rolex Sailor of the Year Awards
The Sail Canada Sailor of the Year Awards presented earlier this month honoured competitors and others who contribute to the sport at the Carlu in Toronto.
March 20, 2018
Eight bells – karin larson
Passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in Mississauga at the age of 95. Survived by sisters Bernice Molter and Mickey Lightfoot, plus many nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews.
March 20, 2018
Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association (NSBA) award for Keith Nelder
The 2018 Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association Conference took place at the Lord Nelson Hotel in downtown Halifax on 8th March.
March 20, 2018
Le Boat fleet cruises into Smiths Falls, ON
In early February, Le Boat, an operator of river and canal holidays, received 16 brand-new Horizon boats at their new North American base located in Smiths Falls, Ontario.
March 20, 2018
Fly Boy video update
Back in June we shared photos and video by Jim Peerless of the building process and launching of his Barrelback 19, Fly Boy.
March 20, 2018
Rob Dunbar completes his 185-mile voyage from Halifax to the Strait of Canso in his 16’ dinghy Celtic Kiss
As I reached the mouth of the Liscomb River, my course took me near an old Liberty Ship which had run afoul of the many rocks that litter the coastline.
March 20, 2018
Forget winter, Summer is coming ….
Last summer’s Chester Race Week was an enormous success with 120 boats participating…
March 20, 2018
Brian Chapman: Celebration of Life
Brian Chapman, who passed away earlier this year triggered by a sudden bout of influenza, was a fixture around the GTA and though much of the Canadian sailing competitor as a sailor, competitor and bon vivant.
March 7, 2018
Rolex Sailor of the Year Brenda Bowskill
Last Friday, Brenda Bowskill of Royal Canadian Yacht Club was honoured with the most prestigious national sailing award of the year at the Carlu in Toronto, Ontario.
March 7, 2018
YYC CanAm registration open
Coming off a very successful 2017, we are excited to bring more good racing and parties to our racers.
March 7, 2018
DN North American Championships
Four members of the Nova Ice Yacht Club joined 80 other competitors from 7 countries at the DN North American Championships in January.
March 7, 2018
2018 Nova Scotia Sailing Team Announced
Sail Nova Scotia is proud to announce members of the Nova Scotia Sailing Senior Team and Prospects Group.
March 7, 2018
British Columbia Multihull Society
The BCMS has been in existence since 1969, cruising and racing in the beautiful waters of the Pacific Northwest.
March 7, 2018
Fuel efficient outboard cruiser for the home builder
After owning many different sailboats over the years, Alastair Fox of Saint Andrews, NB, decided he had reached the age where a powerboat might be more suited to his needs.
March 7, 2018
Dave Dellenbaugh visits Port Credit
On February 10, Ontario Sailing, introduced by Thomas Fogh, presented Speed & Smarts by Dave Dellenbaugh at the Port Credit Yacht Club sponsored by local loft UK Sailmakers.
March 7, 2018
Two Canadian sailors receive boats from the 2017 Clagett Boat Grant Program
The C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta is pleased to announce the recipients of two 2.4mR boats from The Clagett Boat Grant Program are two sailors from Canada, Shaylagh Ley from Nepean, ON and DelaniHulme Lawrence from St Paul in Victoria, BC.
February 21, 2018
Name the boat for prizes!!
Gone Sailing Adventures has a new luxury yacht arriving this spring and she needs a name. Their 2018 Dufour 382 Grande Large arrives this May and will make a big splash on the waterfront located at the Spadina Wave Deck.
February 21, 2018
The 84th Shellback Year Continues
The Shellback Club officially started in February 1934 and met at Eileen Bradley’s Tea House on Adelaide Street but had its roots earlier.
February 21, 2018
Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association: Certified Trades Identification
The folks at the Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association (NSBA) have come up with a handy way for boaters to recognise if companies have a Nova Scotia Certified Boatbuilder or Marine Service Technician on their staff.
February 20, 2018
Developing a strong community in British Columbia’s marine industry. Quadrant Marine Institute 20 years in the making
As ONBOARD’s West Coast Editor, I recently had the opportunity to talk with Shelley McIvor, Quadrant Marine Institute’s managing director about the institute’s apprenticeship program.
February 20, 2018
M&P Yacht Centre introduces the bespoke line of Monte Carlo Yachts to their yacht brand offerings
M&P Yacht Centre at Coal Harbour, Vancouver’s premier yacht retailer announced the addition of Monte Carlo Yachts to its all-star line-up of product offerings. Monte Carlo Yachts is a luxury custom yacht manufacturer…
February 14, 2018
Bavaria Steps It Up At Boot
Bavaria Yachts is getting pretty serious. At this year’s “boot” boat show in Dusseldorf, there was a spectacular array of boats on display…
February 7, 2018
M&P Mercury Sales Ltd. is the winner of Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Award program
The Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Award program was presented to this year’s winner in the Dealers & Marinas Category to M&P Mercury Sales Ltd.in this important national employee development program.
February 7, 2018
Suzuki team revs up the horsepower in Vancouver
Marine Products’ Dave Ingram, has this to say after the Vancouver Boat Show.
February 6, 2018
Reach new heights with Toronto Brigantine!
Whether it’s looking out into the fog rolling over the water, feeling adrenaline flow as the perfect gust of wind fills the sails or sharing an inside joke with new friends…
February 6, 2018
Retiring Pathfinder: History of Toronto Brig, Part 2
By 1974 TBI’s fleet was then three vessels. STV Pathfinder, TS Playfair and a 37’ gaff-rigged cutter Trident II was also in operation, along with small fleet of small craft and three converted lifeboats.