May 25, 2016
Safe Quiet Lakes & OPP Launch Awareness Campaign on Muskoka Lakes
Annual Safe Quiet Lakes campaign got underway on Victoria Day weekend…
May 25, 2016
Route Halifax Saint-Pierre 2016: A Battle Between Big and Little
When Route Halifax Saint-Pierre 2016 fleet hits the start line in Halifax harbour on Sunday, July 10th, the battle for first place promises to be more exciting than ever…
May 25, 2016
Boating BC is Now Accepting Applications for the Glenn Spartz Scholarship
Boating BC is now accepting applications for our inaugural Glenn Spartz Scholarships…
May 25, 2016
2016 Penobscot PHRF
This year’s regatta, Penobscot PHRF, is slightly different from past years. They’ll be racing from Rockport to Belfast and back in a PHRF format (instead of pursuit). …
May 25, 2016
Aquanaute’s “Rendez-Vous Nautique” Event Wins Silver Award in Best Nautical Event of the Year Category
During its 20th anniversary evening Gala, the Quebec Maritime Association (QMA) presented the Silver Award to Aquanaute Training Centre (ATC) for its “Rendez-vous Nautique”, in the Best Nautical Event of the Year category…
May 25, 2016
‘Buy a Boat and Win’ Recipient Enjoys New Legend Boat AND a Big Cheque
Cynthia Hare of the Toronto International Boat Show presents the $10,000 to the Buy a Boat & Win promotion from the 2016 boat show…
May 25, 2016
Vanquish Boats is Taking on Canada with the Help of Executive Yacht of Toronto
“Executive Yacht is a really exciting partner for us as it introduces the Canadian customer to the Vanquish brand,” says Morgan Huntley, Vanquish President…
May 25, 2016
2016 Classic Weekend at Bell Harbor Marina June 18 – 19, 2016
Treat dad, grandpa and the whole family to classic yachts over Father’s Day weekend…
May 25, 2016
Diane Reid Takes Over as President of National One Design Academy
National One Design Sailing Academy announced today that Clipper Round the World Ocean Race Skipper, Diane Reid has been selected to take over as it’s President to lead the Company during the next phase in it’s evolution…
May 25, 2016
9th Edition of the St Barth Cata Cup
The St Barth Cata Cup continues to enjoy widespread popularity among F18 amateurs at the dawn of it’s 9th edition…
May 25, 2016
Alicante Agrees to Deal to keep Volvo Ocean Race for Two More Editions
Alicante’s regional government, Generalitat Valenciana, has announced it had agreed a commitment to keep the Volvo Ocean Race in Alicante for two more editions…
May 25, 2016
Vancouver Festival of Ocean Films
Join us on June 5th, 2016 at the Vancity Theatre from 4pm-11pm for another great day of ocean films…
May 25, 2016
Canadian Radial Sailor Brenda Bowskill Secures Olympic spot
Sail Canada is pleased to announce that Brenda Bowskill (RCYC) has been selected to represent Canada in Rio in the single-handed Radial class…
May 25, 2016
Canadian Finn Sailor Tom Ramshaw Secures Olympic Spot
Sail Canada is pleased to announce that Tom Ramshaw (SLYC) has qualified for Rio 2016 in the one-person dinghy (heavyweight) Finn class following an 8th place finish at the Finn Gold Cup in Gaeta, Italy…
May 25, 2016
How to Call for Help in a Boating Emergency
Your boat is in danger, a passenger has fallen overboard, or you’re stranded on open water. How do you get help? Minutes matter. Make sure you know what do before you face a boating emergency. It could make the difference between life and death…
May 25, 2016
Fly the CPS-ECP Flag Contest is Back!
We had so much last year that we decided to bring the contest back for the 2016 boating season…
May 11, 2016
1 Lucky Reader Won the Survey Draw
A big thank you to everyone who participated in our recent CY Onboard Reader Survey. And the winner is…
May 11, 2016
CPS-ECP Responds to a Crisis
CPS-ECP Members are part of a charitable family committed to making a difference in our community by helping others. Our friends and neighbours in Alberta need our help…
May 11, 2016
Safe Boating Awareness Week 2016 Wrapping Up
North American Safe Boating Awareness Week 2016 is winding up this weekend but keep the message in mind all season long…
May 11, 2016
Victoria Inner Harbour Boat Show a Success Under Sunny Skies
The Victoria Inner Harbour Boat Show hosted by the British Columbia Yacht Brokers Association was a great success again this year…
May 11, 2016
Sneak Peek into June 2016 Issue of Canadian Yachting
The June 2016 issue of Canadian Yachting magazine is chock full of enough reading material to keep you informed until our Fall issue arrives…
May 11, 2016
Wear Your Lifejacket to Work Day – May 20
The event will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2016. The actual times will vary from event site to event site so be sure and check out the exact time in advance…
May 10, 2016
CY Featured Video – 1-10-1 in Cold Water
1-10-1 will save your life in cold water. Watch the video…
May 10, 2016
May 2016 Rendezvous: Sea Shanties, Poets Cove, Pender Island
Mark your calendar for May 21 – 23: the May Rendezvous, Poets Cove, Pender Island! Arrive Friday evening or anytime Saturday before the 4:00 Happy Hour. The official Rendezvous agenda starts at 4:00 on Saturday…
May 10, 2016
Beneteau Expands Dealer Network in Midwest
Laurent Fabre, President of Beneteau America, unveils the expansion plan of Beneteau Sailboat distribution in the Midwest…
May 10, 2016
Victoria Esquimalt Harbour Society
Canadian Yachting recently met up with Hannah Horn at the Massive Marine Garage Sale in Victoria. As President of the Victoria Esquimalt Harbor Society, Hannah was on hand to increase the awareness and promote the activities of the Society…
May 10, 2016
2 for 1 Promo Until June 30 with Parks Canada Waterways
From May 20th to June 30th, 2016 double your fun in Canada’s Historic canals. See offers below for both Quebec and Ontario and details for taking advantage of those right up until the end of June…
May 10, 2016
Summer Sailstice 2016 – June 18 and 19
Registered sailors are entered to win prizes and can enter their sailing plans, create an event or join an event here…
May 10, 2016
2016 and 2017 J/24 Championships Race Committee Announces Sponsors
The 2016 and 2017 J/24 Championships Race Committee is pleased to announce Humberview Chevrolet Buick GMC & Motorsports Brands and Humberview Volkswagen on behalf of DriveHG.ca as Title Sponsors of the J/24 2016 North American Championship and J/24 2017 World Championship held at the Port Credit Yacht Club of Mississauga…
May 10, 2016
Fluid Motion Honoured as Manufacturer of the Year
Builder of Ranger Tugs and Cutwater Boats one of the fastest-growing manufacturers in the recreational boating industry…
May 10, 2016
Kevin Biskaborn of Fanshawe Yacht Club
Over the past few years, Kevin Biskaborn has been a significant contributor to the Fanshawe Yacht Club and its Sailing School..
May 10, 2016
Kits Coast Guard Base Officially Reopens
With little fanfare, the Canadian Coast Guard base in Kitsilano reopened on Sunday, three years after the controversial closure of the facility by the federal government…
May 10, 2016
Oil Spills in Your Backyard
Vancouver hosted the Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference this month, the Province’s new spill legislation was debated on the floor of the legislature, and Georgia Strait Alliance published an eye-opening report about the health and economic consequences of major oil spills on coastal communities…
May 10, 2016
How Infecting Carp With Herpes Can Help Save Dying River Systems
Once the carp are infected with CyHV-3, the virus multiplies over the next seven days or so…
May 10, 2016
Largest Viking Ship in the World Sets Sail for Toronto
A courageous crew of sailors from around the world set sail last week aboard the world’s largest Viking ship…
May 10, 2016
Whale-watching Catamaran Repowered by Eco-friendly Volvo Penta Engines
When it came time to replace the old engines in his whale-watching vessel, Capt. Joe Nazar chose Volvo Penta and has enjoyed the benefits of improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, reduced noise levels and better performance ever since…
May 10, 2016
Beneteau’s Website Has Had a Makeover
Beneteau has launched the new Beneteau website, redesigned with a fresh look and an enhanced navigation experience.
May 10, 2016
Cold Water Survival
Landing suddenly in cold water will take your breath away and can compromise your ability to survive. The 1-10-1 principle will help you get through an accidental immersion…
May 10, 2016
Boat Yard Profile – Shining Waters Marine
Shining Waters Marine, located near the Head of St Margaret’s Bay is a relatively new facility but has grown to be one of the largest full service marine yards in the region…