July 22, 2015
Canadian Sailors Are Set to Take on World’s Best This Summer in Kingston
Government of Canada provides support to Sail Canada to host 3 international regattas
July 22, 2015
PanAm Games: Lee Parkhill Wins Sailing Bronze for Canada
Lee Parkhill of Oakville won bronze in men’s laser at the sailing venue off Sugar Beach. It was Canada’s first sailing medal at the Pan Am Games.
July 11, 2015
Welcome Onboard the New Jeanneau 54
The Jeanneau 54 is born from the close collaboration of Philippe Briand, who’s chined hull and elegant deck profile ensure seaworthy handling and timeless looks, and Andrew Winch’s meticulous approach to every ergonomic detail and the selection of high-end materials that echo the look and feel of his super yacht pedigree…
July 9, 2015
Spectator Guidelines for PanAm Sailing
Spectator Boats are encouraged to come out and watch the racing both on the Lake and the Toronto Harbour…
July 8, 2015
Rendez-Vous Champlain Downloadable Guide App
Here is a brief outlook on what to expect at the Rendez-Vous Champlain. Please note that the times listed below are subject to change. Event information will be updated as details become available.
July 8, 2015
A Day on English Bay in Support of Easter Seals Vancouver
On July 18th, 2015, the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club proudly hosts the National Bank Easter Seals Charity Regatta, the primary fundraiser for Easter Seals House Vancouver, a home away from home for out-of-town families to stay with their children receive much needed medical care.
July 8, 2015
Massachusetts Skipper Couldn’t Wait for His 20th Marblehead to Halifax Race
Jeff Eberle of Concord, Massachusetts started racing from Marblehead to Halifax forty years ago. Twenty races later, he hasn’t missed one. And he’s already started to visualize himself in the middle of this year’s race.
July 8, 2015
Maritime Museum of BC is Sporting a New Society Office and Exhibit Space
The Maritime Museum of BC is excited to announce the leasing of a space at 634 Humboldt St. in Nootka Court as a Society Office and small exhibition space…
July 8, 2015
IMTRA Recognized as ABA Supplier of Choice for Lighting
IMTRA was recently selected by the American Boatbuilders Association (ABA) as a Supplier of Choice for lighting products.
July 8, 2015
Vancouver Rowing Club Summer Regatta & Lobster Bash
The VRC is hosting a charity regatta to benefit marine conservation organization Georgia Strait Alliance…
July 8, 2015
Transatlantic Race 2015 Sets off from Newport, R.I. with a Fleet of 13
An intense low-pressure system rolling up the Atlantic Coast put competitors and race officials on edge for the 48 hours leading up to the first start of the Transatlantic Race 2015, from Newport, R.I., to The Lizard off the southwest coast of England…
July 8, 2015
American Legislators Looking to Charge Boaters New Fee
As part of the current North Carolina budget debate, the state General Assembly is currently considering legislation that would impose a significant new user fee on all recreational boats 24 feet and longer that are used in coastal waters…
July 8, 2015
Bavaria Open Days 2015
The BAVARIA OPEN DAYS 2015 took place at the BAVARIA shipyard on 12th and 13th of June. More than 500 customers and dealers from more than 20 countries along with 2,000 visitors from the surrounding area around Wurzburg visited the OPEN DAYS for a look behind the scenes of the second biggest shipyard for yachts in the world…
July 8, 2015
Celebrating Monte Carlo and MCY in Montreal
The MCY 65 made her grand debut in Montreal, QC last weekend for a special event held downtown with over a hundred customers and VIP guests in attendance.
July 8, 2015
If You Love to Boat You’ll Love the Boating Industry
Well established marine business For Sale…
July 8, 2015
2016 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Plans Stop in Seattle First Time in 19 Years
The tenth edition of the biennial 40,000 mile Clipper Race, exclusively for amateur sailors, is regarded as one of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet. It was established in 1996 by British yachting legend Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first person to sail solo, non-stop, around the world.
July 8, 2015
Meet the Hanse 315
Hanse Yachts focused precisely on style, class and a certain degree of sex appeal during the development of the Hanse 315. With high-quality equipment, a performance people have come to expect from a Hanse and with a confident style that leaves no questions unanswered.
July 8, 2015
Skippers Declare Future of Volvo Ocean Racing Foils
As I was intending to be taking notes and snapping images of the colorful Formula One-like boats on the water during the Volvo Ocean Race stop over in NewportI took time to note my surroundings as any trained skipper would do – and guess what caught my attention – Moths.
June 27, 2015
Free Lockage On Trent-Severn and Rideau on Canada Day
On Canada Day, Wednesday July 1, 2015, canal boaters can take advantage of FREE LOCKAGE in celebration of Canada Day throughout the Rideau Canal and the Trent-Severn Waterway! In addition, just as a reminder, boaters can continue to take advantage of the 2 for 1 lockage coupon until June 30, 2015.
June 24, 2015
Kohler Marine Sets Sail Aboard the Hermione
Kohler® Marine, manufacturer of diesel and gasoline marine generators for a wide range of pleasure and commercial craft applications, is proud to be participating in the Hermione-Lafayette Voyage 2015…
June 24, 2015
Boaters for Best Care
Boaters in the Georgian Bay area rely on GBGH to provide the best care possible when needed. Like all hospitals in Ontario, GBGH relies on members of the community to provide the funds for equipment necessary for your best care. The government does not fund hospital equipment needs or capital costs.
June 24, 2015
Spirit of Canada Ocean Challenges
Accessible offshore sailing for the beginner sailor…
June 24, 2015
Beneteau First Sail Workshop Aboard the First 22
Beneteau America and the American Sailing Association (ASA) have partnered to design a singularly modern sail training vessel that makes learning how to sail easier, safer and more fun…
June 24, 2015
Georgian Bay Regatta 30th Anniversary-July 2015
The Georgian Bay Regatta (GBR) is celebrating its 30th year of success in the last week of July, 2015. An anticipated fleet of 40 to 50 boats will again participate in a four-day sailing adventure of racing and cruising the various anchorages and ports of Southern Georgian Bay.
June 24, 2015
Rendez-Vous Champlain
From July 31st until August 2nd 2015, Penetanguishene will host Rendez-Vous Champlain. This event will commemorate 400 years since the arrival of French explorer Samuel de Champlain in Huronia and French presence in Ontario.
June 24, 2015
The Moorings Increases Annual Investment in Award-Winning Charter Fleet
The Moorings is proud to announce an unparalleled investment in its global fleet.
June 24, 2015
Closing Day of The Laser Canadian Championships
The 2015 Laser Canadian Championships at CORK in Kingston, Canada hosted 108 competitors representing 17 Nations.The second and final day of the Laser Canadian Championships had a short postponement onshore while sailors waited for the fog to lift. Once the weather had cleared, 6-8 knots filled in from the South/South West. Each fleet of sailors were able to finish two races today to complete the series.
June 24, 2015
Sea To Sky Marine Trail Opens to Kayakers and Canoeists in Howe Sound
A new 40-kilometre trail has officially opened northwest of Vancouver, but it doesn’t go over land.
June 24, 2015
PanAm Games Sailing
In 10 different sailing events at the Pan American Games, women compete against each other in three, men compete against each other in two and five see men and women in direct competition. The variety of boats includes windsurfers, dinghies, catamarans and keelboats. Each event consists of a series of races around a course with points awarded in each race according to finish position.
June 24, 2015
10 Best Spots for Outdoor Movies 2015 Includes Sail-In Cinema
For three August summer nights, the Toronto Port Authority puts on the world’s first two-sided floating movie experience. Come drop an anchor or pull up a chair on Sugar Beach. Stay tuned for their movie lineup running from August 20th to 22nd.
June 24, 2015
O Canada’s Canadian Ocean Racing Wraps up at the Pan Am Games
O Canada’s Canadian Ocean Racing Wraps up at the Pan Am Games
June 24, 2015
Class Afloat Young Sailor Scholarship
Class Afloat has established the Class Afloat ‘Young Sailor Scholarship’ to assist one student – endorsed by their sailing school, sail training program or yacht club – to participate in the extraordinary educational experience of attending high school while sailing aboard a majestic square-rigged tall ship…
June 24, 2015
Devin Super Tramp Sparks Some Fun With Brp In New Sea Doo Video
BRP and its Sea-Doo brand have united with Devin Super Tramp, Sea-Doo X-Team riders and NIKE wakeskate athletes in a new video to feature the Sea-Doo watercraft.
June 24, 2015
Join Beneteau for Summer Sailstice
Summer Sailstice is a worldwide celebration of sailing on the weekend closest to the summer solstice. This year, a community of 19,000 sailors will be celebrating next weekend, June 20-21.
June 23, 2015
Onboard Contest Winner Delighted with Prize
Congratulations Brian Hopkins, the winner of Canadian Yachting’s Onboard sign up contest!
June 9, 2015
2015 Hunter Rendezvous: June 25-28
Hunter enthusiasts are polishing their silver in preparation for the Specialty Yachts’ Hunter Rendezvous June 25 – 28 at Telegraph Harbour Marina on Thetis Island. Silver will shine bright at this year’s event, the 25th consecutive Hunter Rendezvous hosted by the company that is known for pulling all stops for one of North America’s largest, most energetic and educational events…
June 9, 2015
2015 Rideau Ferry Regatta
For the first time since its resurrection in 2007, The Rideau Ferry Regatta will be holding officially sanctioned races at this year’s regatta Aug. 15-16. Locals are reminiscing about the old days, when the regatta would attract as many as 10,000 spectators.
June 9, 2015
24th Annual Dog Days of Summer Event
Hosted by the Union Steamship Company, the 24th Annual Dog Days of Summer fundraiser will be held this year on Sunday August 29th in Snug Cove, Bowen Island…
June 9, 2015
Newport – Local and International Visitors Drank the Blue and Pink Kool Aid
In a sea of boats, a sea of blue and pink was also part of the picturesque and vibrantly alive Newport, RI landscape during mid May’s Volvo Ocean Race stopover.