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.
February 6, 2018
Come Racing With Us On Vancouver’s Beautiful English Bay!
Trim sails to perfection..hikeout..monitor the compass for wind shifts…scan the race course and fleet to plan your next moves!
February 6, 2018
Boating Atlantic 2018: a guide to boating in Atlantic Canada
Published annually since 2006, Boating Atlantic is a guide to marinas, yacht clubs, and destinations for boaters cruising and visiting Canada’s Atlantic Provinces.
January 24, 2018
Spartan Ocean Racing
Lunenburg based Spartan Ocean Racing have had a busy year, some of which has been reported in earlier OnBoards.
January 24, 2018
The Brigantine Pathfinder Retires
She has a history. STV Pathfinder is to be retired after 53 years of service in the Sail Training program run by Toronto Brigantine Incorporated. Launched in 1963 Pathfinder was the second vessel to ply the waters of the Great Lakes bringing challenge and adventure to youth 14 – 18.
January 24, 2018
Catamaran Happy Cat EVOLUTION
Perhaps this should come under the “and now for something completely different” category.
January 24, 2018
C-tow Driver Saves Stranded Goose
The Niagara River normally doesn’t get that bad but on a recent day the east wind blew a large amount of ice to Canadian side near Fort Erie half a mile north of the Peace Bridge.
January 24, 2018
Nova Scotian Sailors in Australia
While most us here in the Maritimes are hunkered down for the winter, 6 Nova Scotian sailors are halfway around the world having just completed one of the world’s most famous and grueling offshore races.
January 10, 2018
BVI Fundraiser update
Here is an update on the state of things in BVI and what the proceeds of the fundraiser accomplished from organizer Pat Festing-Smith
January 10, 2018
Laser designer Bruce Kirby appointed to Order of Canada
On December 29, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, announced 125 new appointments to the Order of Canada.
January 10, 2018
VIBS 2018 Feature Presentation – Brenda Lowe: Cast Away, Actress, Adventurist
Ever wonder what it’s like to be abandoned on a remote island in the middle of nowhere… with nothing… with people you don’t know… Or filming a movie with two of Hollywood’s biggest names… or even having the opportunity to paddle your way around amazing locations across the globe?
January 10, 2018
1962 Lyman Cruisette – Restoring a classic
Bras d’or Boatworks have been busy with a wide range of projects, but one in particular, caught our eye, a 1962 Lyman Cruisette, which will be completely restored by Peter Patterson and his crew.
December 19, 2017
December – Antigua chartering update
Jessica Perraton-Jones from The Charter Yacht Company just returned from the Antigua Charter Yacht Showa private Charter Yacht Industry event showcasing some of the most elite charter yachts in Caribbean waters.
December 19, 2017
The ultimate neat freak: Going ShipShape with Intelligent Maintenance
In this column we have looked at apps for marine navigation as well as several racing and simulation apps.
December 19, 2017
Note from Prince George Sailing Association
We have a small unaffiliated club and we attempt to hold races every three weeks or so during our short season.
December 19, 2017
Disabled Sailing Association of BC and the Martin 16
The Disabled Sailing Association of BC’s (DSA) was born when in 1988 Rick Hansen presented Sam Sullivan with a British Sunbird that he had received from then British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
December 12, 2017
RCYC launches new Canada’s Cup program
Toronto’s RCYC has launched a three challenge vision incorporating a new yacht type.
December 12, 2017
Canadian rowing Atlantic solo for Community Living Ontario
After a week of weather delays,A Million Possibilities: Solo Ocean Row 2017, a once in a lifetime 4,000- kilometre journey, began at first light on Sunday, December 10.
December 12, 2017
Avery N., created by Richard Bennett, on display at Northumberland Fisheries Museum
Retired Stright-MacKay President Richard Bennett has been keeping busy. Here is a story by Adam MacInnis which appeared in the New Glasgow paper The News.You could miss it if you weren’t looking for it.
December 12, 2017
Shellbacks pay tribute to George Cuthbertson
The Shellbacks Club has met since 1934 as a means for area sailors to celebrate sailing, sailing lore and shanties.
December 12, 2017
Incandescent to LED lights – A boat owner’s conversion guide
Many of the boat owners that I’ve talked to in recent years where considering the change over from incandescent lighting to LEDs.