October 11, 2017
George Cuthbertson
George H. Cuthbertson, aged 88, passed away on October 3rd at his home in Toronto, Canada. Cuthbertson was one of the original four founders of C&C Yachts, a Canadian yacht builder that dominated North American sailing in the 1970s and early ‘80s.
October 11, 2017
Canadian dealer The Boat Warehouse had a night to remember during 2018 dealer meeting
The annual 2018 Groupe Beneteau Dealer Meeting held in beautiful Bay Harbor, Michigan was a night to remember for The Boat Warehouse after receiving multiple awards ranging across multiple brands.
October 11, 2017
Vids On Board October 12
We know you love to look at and shop for boats online. The best part is that that boats make fabulous subjects for footage and the videos are always fun to watch and enjoy.
October 11, 2017
Oakville BVI Relief Fundraiser a huge success.
On Monday 9-11, after watching in shock, FB blogging the aftermath of Irma through the first weekend, and locating the entire staff of our Charter Management Company in Nanny Cay, I decided to get off my ass, stop looking at the horror and try and help these poor people.
October 11, 2017
Page’s Resort and Marina
Page’s Resort & Marina has been welcoming visitors since its inception as a fish camp and store serving the sea-going community in the early 40s.
October 11, 2017
Humber Bay Centre offers full range of courses
Humber Bay Sailing Centre has taken over the sailing school operations formerly run by Humber College and is now in it’s second year of operation.
October 11, 2017
Big Wave Dave
The Big Wave Dave website is an essential source of weather information for windsurfing and kiteboarding on Vancouver Island, BC.
September 27, 2017
Women’s Keelboat at Lunenburg Yacht Club
The Sail Canada Women’s Keelboat Championship took place from September 14-17 at the Lunenburg Yacht Club (LYC). Fifteen teams from four provinces spent four full days on the water.
September 27, 2017
A New Face at Michele Stevens Sailloft
If you phone or drop by Michele Stevens Sailloft these days the first person you meet will likely be Doug Heard who handles customer service and general administration duties.
September 27, 2017
Boot 49 coming in January
Boot is a gigantic boat show held in Dusseldorf German’s Messe Dusseldorf complex.
September 19, 2017
Hurricane Irma Updates
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Irma. We at Canadian Yachting want to share as many updates as we can to anyone looking for information on Caribbean places and Companies currently affected by the Hurricane.
September 12, 2017
Irma: An unprecedented force will leave scars and tears for years to come.
Last Wednesday morning through mid afternoon, Hurricane Irma made direct hits on both St Martin and BVI’s and at that moment of impact on the two tiny islands chains, as the most powerful storm in recorded history.
September 12, 2017
The Name Game
The name of my boat occasionally results in people looking at the boat with their hand on their chin appearing to think Hmmmmmm.
September 12, 2017
Canadian Zingara wins First 36.7 World Cup
From August 24 to 27 the first ever Beneteau First 36.7 World Cup at HSK (HelsingforsSegelklubb), Helsinki, Finland.
September 12, 2017
Vids Onboard September 14 2017
We know you love to look at and shop for boats online. The best part is that that boats make fabulous subjects for footage and the videos are always fun to watch and enjoy.
September 12, 2017
Swans Marina sold: Bernie Luttmer retires
When Bernie and Jean Luttmer moved to Toronto in 1971 they bought an International 14 sailboat before they bought a bed.
September 12, 2017
South Shore Marine exports first fibreglass IOD
We have reported previously on South Shore Marine’s International One Design build Zepher II. Apparently the first fibreglass IOD built in North America in the last 10 years, she has been sold and was recently delivered to her new home at the Manhattan Yacht Club.
September 12, 2017
A bit of power boat glamour
There has no doubt been a huge amount of improvement in recreational boat design in the last 100 years. Thanks to modern materials boats are faster and easier to handle.
September 12, 2017
Bamse Cup 2017
The big boats get the glory but the small boats make the sailor. Nothing can be further from the truth when it comes to youth sailing.
August 22, 2017
Desolation Sound in September
Autumn is a wonderful time to cruise Desolation Sound, offering warm September weather, favourable breezes for sailing, bright days and cooling nights.
August 22, 2017
COSA sets the bar high introducing the sport of sailing
Central Okanagan Sailing Association (COSA) coach, Devin Rubadeau (right) accepts the Rotary Club of Kelowna’s generous donation $5,000 to our Able Sail program.
August 22, 2017
Jackson’s Point Harbour Redevelopment May Benefit Residents and Boaters
Jackson’s Point Harbour is located on the south shores of Lake Simcoe, west of Georgina Island at Bonnie Blvd in Jackson’s Point. Recently, the owners of Bonnie Boats offered their business and property for sale.
August 22, 2017
You Did What For Me? New Obligations for People who provide Support to Boats Racing
People from parents to coaches to boat professionals to weather experts all support competitors in their efforts to race their boats.
August 22, 2017
Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron Welcomes Young Athletes From Around The World To The 2017 Canadian Optimist Championships
Beginning last Sunday and running until Saturday August 26, host club, the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron (RNSYS)…
August 22, 2017
NS at the Canada Games
The Canada Games Sailing events wrapped up on August 4thin Gimli, Manitoba, with Nova Scotia sailors winning three medals.
August 22, 2017
Nova Scotia Schooner Association
The folks at the NSSA had a successful race week as this note from Rochelle clearly shows…
August 22, 2017
Metroland Publishing announces that it will no longer be publishing Marine print or digital products, including PORTS.
Metroland Publishing on August 11 that the company will no longer publish Boating Business, Boatguide and Ports.
August 22, 2017
Eight Bells: John Roy
John Alexander Roy passed away quietly at home on August 12 after a short battle with cancer. He was 61.
August 9, 2017
Canada Summer Games Sailing
Gimli Yacht Club volunteers and the Canada Games ensured that the officials and athletes were well taken care of during the course of the week.
August 9, 2017
International SIX Metre World Championship September 15th to 21st
Royal Victoria Yacht Club will race, Wildcat ll in the 2017 International Six Metre World Championship hosted by the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club from September 15 to the 21st.
August 9, 2017
Newfoundland Screech
The Newfoundland Screech is a 600 Nm sail from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland, Canada.
August 9, 2017
Western Canada Jeanneau Rendezvous
The Fraser Yacht Sales team, (and recent recipients of the 2017 Jeanneau Dealer of the Year Award) was very proud to once again host the 2017 Western Canada Jeanneau Rendezvous from June 16-18 at Poets Cove on South Pender Island.
August 9, 2017
Sidney Poker Run “Start your engines!”
The Sidney Poker Run has been resurrected and has become a fun, successful event for the Town of Sidney.
August 9, 2017
Registration Now Open For 2017 Salty Dawg Fall Rally™ to the Caribbean
Heading to the Caribbean this winter – here’s a way to have some company on the way.
August 9, 2017
Vids OnBoard – Centurion Ri237
The Ri237 is already the official World Wake Surfing Championship towboat.
July 25, 2017
Designer Doug Peterson – eight bells at 71
The San Diego Union-Tribune reports: On the same day the United States lost the America’s Cup to New Zealand, a San Diegan who designed Cup-winning boats for both countries died after a long bout with cancer.
July 25, 2017
Helly Hansen Sailor of the Month – 49er Junior World Champions William Jones and Evan DePaul
William Jones and Evan DePaul of Royal Hamilton Yacht Club claimed the prestigious title at the 2017 49er Junior World Championships in Kingston, Ontario.
July 25, 2017
Lake Erie braces for algae bloom
Once again, a significant algae bloom is expected to form in western Lake Erie this summer, though it probably won’t be as large as some previous formations that posed health risks and hampered tourism.
July 25, 2017
The Launching of “Lynx”
The project first started, you could say, over 50 years ago, when I had the opportunity to work in a boat building shop during my summer between high school and college.