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.
November 21, 2017
TriNav Group of Companies Acquires Nova Scotia Pleasure Boat Brokerage Company Ocean Yacht Sales
Since the sad passing of Ocean Yacht Sales owner John Roy this past August, many have wondered what the would happen with the company he had defined over so many years.
November 21, 2017
Ken Schley makes a big splash
Kelland Watercraft is now the Canadian importer of Sealegs amphibious rigid inflatable boats (RIBs)
November 21, 2017
Sail Nova Scotia 2017 award winners
On Friday November 17th Sail Nova Scotia celebrated the successes of 2017. The location was the spectacular Halifax Central Library. Master of Ceremonies for the event was Barbara Pike who pointed out some of the highlights from this past year.
November 21, 2017
LORC presents season awards
The LORC Awards Cocktail Party was held Friday November 10th at National Yacht Club, where a small but enthusiastic crowd gathered to enjoy delicious appetizers.
November 21, 2017
LOOR awards Susan Hood and LO300 trophies
The awards banquet to celebrate the winners from the 2017 Lake Ontario Offshore Racing Lake Ontario 300 Challenge and the Susan Hood Trophy Race, was held at Port Credit Yacht Club on Saturday, November 11th.
November 21, 2017
International One Designs at South Shore Marine
The folks at South Shore Marine are following the success of their first IOD Zephyr II (now sailing out of the Manhattan Yacht Club) with more news boats.
November 21, 2017
C-Tow Nova Scotia – A couple of longer tows
We spoke with Don White of C-Tow about their summer. Although he said they were not particularly busy they did undertake a couple of longer tows which are described here.
November 21, 2017
Aftermath: CYOB visit the BVI
It was bittersweet to visit the Virgin Islands last week, seeing the destruction from the hurricanes first-hand, amid the flourishing nature and friendly laid-back charm of the locals.
November 8, 2017
60th Anniversary of the Toronto International Boat Show January 12 – 21, 2018
Since 1959, the Toronto Boat Show has grown exponentially to become North America’s largest indoor boat show featuring world class displays, 550 exhibitors and more than 1,200 boats…
November 8, 2017
Canadian Yachting And CYOB Boost Social Media Program
Greg Nicoll, Publisher for the Canadian Yachting magazine team and our sister publication, Boating Industry Canada News Week, has announced the appointment of Amelia Morris to the position of Director Social Media.
November 8, 2017
Nova Scotians Abroad
Congratulations to Triple Lindy featuring five Nova Scotians (Rory MacDonald, Patrick LaRoche, Sean McDermott, Rob Trainor, and John MacKay) who won their division at the Rolex Middle Sea Race which concluded October 25th in the waters off Malta in the Mediterranean.
November 8, 2017
First long sail after launch, Mahone Harbour to Stonehurst.
In earlier OnBoards we covered the building of the Cape Henry 21 Elvee by Keith Nelder in his Martins River boat shop and her subsequent completion and launch by owners Anne and Ryerson Clark.
November 8, 2017
Vancouver BC’s Tactical Custom Boats Sells First Build in New Line of Boats
A West Coast buyer has purchased the first Tactical Custom Boats T40-Express Yacht – Tactical One edition, the first model in its new line of high-performance, tactical tough™ aluminum hull, all-weather boats.
November 8, 2017
Offshore Sailing School announces new location – CYOB Readers get special deal!
Offshore Sailing School is expanding their presence in Southwest Florida/Lee County to include The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village and Tarpon Point Marina.
October 25, 2017
Lake Ontario Offshore Racing (LOOR) Launches Ambassador Program
The kick-off meeting for the newly formed LOOR Ambassadors group was held on Monday, October 17th with representatives from 21 yacht clubs around Lake Ontario sharing ideas on how to support and promote offshore racing.
October 24, 2017
Rekord Marine Trade show
On Friday October 13th I attended the Rekord Marine in Vancouver, BC. This year I decided to focus on some of the new innovative products that have been developed right here in British Columbia.
October 24, 2017
Dramatic water rescue off Vancouver Island
A dramatic rescue played out today when a kayaker flipped over in the rough waters near Victoria at the Swartz Bay ferry terminal.
October 24, 2017
Too soon? I don’t think so.
Boat are getting put to bed for the winter so it’s time to start thinking about the Halifax International Boat Show, a mere 3 months away.
October 24, 2017
Skipper Dee Caffari In The Latest Episode Of Volvo Penta’s Online Film Series, Boating Dreams
Some want to cross an ocean, some want to try the biggest yacht, some just want to spend time with their loved ones. Boating dreams are as different as people.