February 22, 2023
News: Nasty Storm Hits Canadian Sail GP Boat Down Under
On the Sunday of Australia Sail Grand Prix racing in Sydney, a severe weather system passed through while the Canada SailGP Team’s F50 catamaran was craning out. The Canadian wing was severely damaged. Thankfully, no one on the team was seriously injured.
February 22, 2023
News: Ontario Place Boaters Left Scrambling
For the former tenants of Ontario Place’ 240 slips, this will be a stressful summer searching for accommodation for their craft after receiving news that the marina will not be open this summer.
February 7, 2023
Anguish continues – after boat show edition
As every one of your friends and acquaintances, and many complete strangers have recently commented, Canadian winters suck. But for boaters, it’s worse than that in some ways.
February 7, 2023
Mustang Celebrates 55 Years
More than five decades ago, Mustang Survival began engineering lifesaving solutions that push the boundaries of performance and what is possible in marine safety. Fifty-five years later, the company continues evolving and innovating, never losing sight of the goal to bring people home safe.
February 7, 2023
Contract Awarded For Repairs to Kirkfield Lift Lock
On September 2 last year, Lock 36, the Kirkfield Lift Lock suffered a mechanical failure, resulting in the site’s closure for the remainder of the 2022 navigation season.
February 7, 2023
Fountaine Pajot and Dream Yacht Worldwide Launch Electric Line this April
Charter company, Dream Yacht Worldwide and luxury catamaran builder, Fountaine Pajot, are partnering to launch a new collection of electric cruising cats.
January 24, 2023
2023 looks innovative
As the new calendar flips and the Year of the Rabbit arrives, it already appears that this will be a landmark year for boat technology. Yes, electric boats have been around for 100 years, but this year, they are stealing all the headlines already.
January 24, 2023
Plugboats: Brunswick launches Veer – new boat brand for electric propulsion
Earlier this month at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Brunswick Corporation launched Veer, an all-new boat brand designed to support electric propulsion and appeal to the next generation of boaters.
January 24, 2023
Le Boat Launching New Satellite Base in Ottawa 2023
Le Boat announces plans to expand further into Ottawa for its 2023 season beginning May 19, 2023. The luxury houseboat rental company has long included Ottawa in its boating itineraries since its launch on the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal in 2018. It is now adding Ottawa’s Dows Lake Pavilion as a new satellite base.
January 24, 2023
Eight Bells: Howard John Hughes “H” July 11, 1933 – January 6, 2023
Boatbuilder, Aviator, Engineer, Entrepreneur, Husband, Father & Friend to many, Howard’s journey ended peacefully on Friday January 6th 2023.
January 24, 2023
American Airlines to fly directly to BVI starting June 2023
BVI is the favorite cruising destination for many Canadian boaters but it’s always been a bit of a challenge to get there because of the limited facilities at the country’s main airport on Beef Island.
January 10, 2023
Editor’s note: Old boat, new boat (red boat, blue boat)
With apologies to Dr Seuss. Against the backdrop of boat shows right ahead on the horizon and the promise that comes with them of new and exciting boats, I received a a call from a reporter at CHCH in Hamilton who wanted to talk to me about an old boat.
January 10, 2023
Canada Ocean Racing kicks off 2023
As of Tuesday, Canada Ocean was in third place, racing Two-Handed on IMOCA 60 Canada Ocean Racing (CAN) in the IRC Super Zero Division.
January 10, 2023
Report: CES 2023: Volvo Penta Unveils Future Concept of Boating for Everyone
Everyone has gone digital including Volvo Penta. Under the headline ‘Boating for everyone’, Volvo Penta used this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas to imagine a brave new world for exploring and experiencing life on the water built around accessibility for all.
January 10, 2023
New boats: Regal LS9
Engineered for an amazing day boating experience, the LS9 is perfect for creating lasting memories with friends and family. With its premium craftsmanship and thoughtful design, it offers limitless comfort and industry-leading standard and upgradable tech, making it easier than ever to reach more destinations.
January 10, 2023
Sponsored Content: Tips To Finding Your Dream Boat
Buying a boat is one of the most exciting purchases you will ever make. With so many styles, brands, features and colours to choose from, you may be overwhelmed with the process. Questions like; where do I start and what is the best option for my family often has buyers stumped.
December 20, 2022
A Truly Happy Holiday
About a year ago, we were saying “happy holiday” but there was a note of hesitancy in the jovial wishes. We were coming off a second year of limited boating activity with a lot of question marks hanging over the early days of ’22.
December 20, 2022
Sea Ray continues the legacy of the Sundancer Series with the new Sundancer 370
Sea Ray is continuing the proud legacy of its iconic Sundancer line by introducing a new model – the Sundancer 370. Following the successful introduction of the popular Sundancer 370 Outboard, Sea Ray is expanding the model family to include a sterndrive option…
December 20, 2022
Plugboats: Electric boats zoom to 2023
It’s that time of year when all the prognosticators pull out their crystal balls and try to predict what will happen in the next 12 months. While it’s always a bit of a fool’s task to try to predict the future, when it comes to electric boats we know a couple of tings for sure.
December 20, 2022
Lagoon Escapades – catamaran cruising
For a few years, Lagoon Escapades have become a regular feature for cat cruising enthusiasts bringing the community together. Everyone dreams of a faraway place that they long to see.
December 6, 2022
Canadian Yachting February 2023: Winter Boat Shows are back on in Canada and we are ecstatic!
The February issue of CY is jam packed with a gallery of Hot New Boats! Over the summer months and at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show the CY Team got on board to view each boat. We curated an amazing gallery of up-and-coming fibreglass beauties ranging from day boats to cruisers.
December 6, 2022
The Third ‘Gussies’ International Electric Boat Awards
The third ‘Gussies’ international electric boat awards have announced the winning boats the ‘best represent excellence in electric boats and boating. This year’s awards were presented in nine categories of boats that include both boats in production as well as concept electric boats or those in development.
December 6, 2022
New boats: Four Winns electrifies with H2e
Known for manufacturing sophisticated and elegant bowriders and deck boats, Four Winns expands its offer with a new 100% electric, 22’ bowrider – the H2e. The H2e is the first, all-electric, series production bowrider on the market delivering ease of use, lower running costs and quiet operation even at full speed.
December 6, 2022
Changing Seas
Today I received a press release from “boot” in Germany, one of the world’s most significant boat shows and the largest in Europe, emphasizing what they refer to as the Blue Innovation Dock.
November 23, 2022
Where’s Mommy?
Anyone who has had small kids knows that when you pull a shirt over their head, they wonder where the parent went. You reassure them, it’s momentary, but they cry anyhow.
November 17, 2022
Mercury Marine introduces the industry’s first V10 outboards — the all-new 350 and 400hp Verado engines
On November 15th 2022, Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), introduced the industry’s first ever V10 outboard with the official launch of its all-new 5.7L 350 and 400hp Verado® outboard engines.
November 9, 2022
Technically speaking, I didn’t even glaze over
What a nice surprise. When we talk boat tech lately, it has typically meant foiling or electric motors and batteries. This week’s issue made me realize there’s a LOT more than that going on.
November 9, 2022
Canadian Yachting December 2022
The December issue of Canada’s Boating Magazine comes to you with a big red bow on it this time! You won’t want to miss our annual Holiday Gift Guide and Marine Electronics issue where our own Allegra Smith-Herriot and Andy Adams have curated an amazing list of favourites and upgrades for your boating loved one’s (and maybe a little prezzy for yourself, too – shhh, we won’t tell).
November 9, 2022
New boats: Four Winns H6
Originally launched in 2022, Four Winns’ H-series’ success elevated the brand’s reputation as an iconic leader in the manufacturing of sophisticated bow-riders. Four Winns H6, the largest of the H-Series, made its boat show debut at the 63rd Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 26, 2022.
November 8, 2022
8 bells: Tribute to Helen Cuthbertson
Mom passed October 25 in her 88th year. Here is an article I wrote for International Women’s Day on her contribution to C&C.
October 25, 2022
Editor’s Note: Haulout madness – I’m stuck
When the stories rolled in for this issue, it wasn’t really a surprise that two of our columnists, Ask Andrew and Marc Robic, had haulout and winterizing on their mind. Interesting to note that their advice, in both cases, was really good and well organized.
October 25, 2022
First Yanmar Powered Venetian Taxi Boat
We couldn’t resist this promotional story and video from Yanmar. Thanks. Let’s enjoy the waterways of Venice, with the first installation of an engine for Matteo Tiepolato and his traditional wooden taxi boat “Aquamarina”.
October 25, 2022
CY October issue: Wellcraft 355 – Triple Mercury Verado 350
Fashions change and the new Wellcraft 355 dramatically breaks new ground while still building on the offshore performance reputation. Don Johnson’s Miami Vice boat needed a couple of big-block V8s to catch the bad guys, but the new Wellcraft 355 has a better way to deliver the speed…
October 12, 2022
Things change on the waterfront…
Forgive my being Toronto-centric for a moment. A note appeared in my inbox the other day, announcing that Navy Point Yacht Sales is moving.
October 12, 2022
Chartering: Good news for snowbirds: French boat rental platform, Samboat, expands in the US
SamBoat, already well implanted in Europe, is a boat rental platform that allows people to rent their boat when they are not using it, but also for people not owning one, to rent one online.
October 12, 2022
New boats: Aspen introduces Carbon Cat
West coast builder, Aspen Power Catamarans, has developed a new series of lightweight rigid tenders named Carbon Cat. The unique patent in process hull form provides the stability of a catamaran or an inflatable RIB but utilizes lightweight carbon fiber construction making them fast, efficient, and easy to handle.
October 12, 2022
Kirkfield Lift Lock to close for the season – Friday, October 7, 2022
On Tuesday, October 4th, Parks Canada advised that the Kirkfield Lift Lock would close for the season on Friday, October 7, 2022. On September 2, 2022, the Kirkfield Lift Lock suffered a mechanical failure, resulting in the site’s closure.
September 26, 2022
Repairs to the Kirkfield Lift Lock: Modified Lockages for Through Traffic Only
Parks Canada advises that the Kirkfield Lift Lock will begin single-chamber lockages for through traffic only beginning on Monday, September 26, 2022.
September 21, 2022
Taking a snapshot of a world apart, fortunately
As your semi-official observer of how things are going, I thought that as summer 22 turns into autumn, this might be a good moment to take stock of where we find ourselves. Boating has proven to be remarkable resilient in the face of two restricted years.