March 25, 2015
A Prime Spot for Multihulls at Les Voiles de St. Barth
One of the principles behind Les Voiles de St. Barth since the event’s creation back in 2010 is that all the boats, whatever their size or rating, are allowed to have free expression. In this way, in addition to the monohull craft, a number of multihulls also participate in the event each year.
March 25, 2015
Horizon Yacht Charters New Fleet Additions
If you are considering a cruise in the British Virgin Islands, Horizon Yacht Charters has expanded their fleet to include the following yachts to their fleet.
March 25, 2015
Krates Keswick Opening April 6, 2015 Under New Management
Krates welcome message to their clients as they open in Keswick under new management….
March 25, 2015
Boat Show Makes Big Return to Nanaimo, B.C.
Workers are putting the finishing touches on the Waterfront Suites and Marina property in preparation for the Nanaimo Boat Show March 27-29.
March 25, 2015
Top Dealers From Across Maritimes Set to Take Part in New Brunswick’s Largest Boat Show
Be part of the official kickoff to summer fun with the 2015 edition of the Moncton Boat Show, returning the Moncton Coliseum March 27th to 29th. This year’s show will include the most sought-after brands of boats and equipment from the top dealers from across the Maritimes, and will once again be co-located with the New Brunswick Sportsmen’s Show and the Dieppe Fly Fishing Forum, offering visitors three great events for one low price!
March 25, 2015
Canadian Appointed as First Woman Skipper in World’s Longest Ocean Race
Diane is the first Canadian woman to be appointed as skipper in the world’s longest ocean race, the only event of its kind for amateur sailors, and she follows in the wake of compatriot Eric Holden, from Vancouver who won the Clipper 2013-14 Race.
March 25, 2015
Boating BC Association Enters New Membership Alliance with AMI
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) and Boating BC Association, have entered into a membership alliance that will welcome Boating BC marina members as full members of AMI with access to all membership services and benefits in addition to their membership to Boating BC.
March 12, 2015
Safety Message: Be Careful Around Waterways
Spring melt brings with it hazardous conditions near water. Kawartha Conservation is reminding parents and caregivers to be alert to the dangers that exist near the water. Spring is approaching and, with its warmer weather, comes melting snow, rain, and the break-up of ice along rivers, streams, ponds, and lakes.
March 11, 2015
Ask the Experts: Selecting Solar Panels – Part III: Solar Installation
In Part III of Selecting Solar Panels, solar expert, Ken Wilson of Sunsible Solar / Energy Giant in Oshawa, ON provides guidance to charge controllers, wiring, connectors, fuses and circuit breakers.
March 11, 2015
Marquis and Carver’s Dealership Growth Expands Into Quebec
Marquis and Carver Yacht’s newest dealer to join the expanding group of dealer partners, is Group Thomas Marine in Varnnes, Quebec Canada. From Groupe Thomas Marine’s four locations – Laval, Varnnes, Sorel, and St. Charles sur Richelieu. Marquis and Carver Yachts owners, prospects, sales, and service needs will be fully supported throughout Quebec and the Canadian Maritimes.
March 9, 2015
2015 Ricoh Sport Awards
As in years past, the awards night will celebrate the outstanding achievements of athletes, coaches, officials, sponsors and volunteers from around the province – all of whom have contributed to sport in Nova Scotia. These individuals represent the best of amateur sport, not only by virtue of their athletic achievement but also through their dedication and commitment to sport.
March 9, 2015
6 Awards for Nova Scotia at Sail Canada Rolex Awards
It was a big night for sailing in Nova Scotia at the annual Sail Canada Rolex Awards which were held in Toronto on Friday, February 6.
March 9, 2015
Pride Marine Group Takes Over Lagoon City Operations in May
Pride Marine Group will be taking over the marina operations at Lagoon City as of May 1st 2015.
March 9, 2015
Sail Canada is pleased to announce members of the 2015 Canadian Sailing Team
Sailors have been selected based on their performances at a designated qualifying regatta. This year’s team lineup include many familiar faces such as 3-time Olympian Nikola Girke, 2012 Olympians Luke Ramsay (Nacra 17), & Zac Plavsic (RSX:M).
March 5, 2015
Les Voiles de St. Barth: A Spectacle Guaranteed in the Battle of the 30-60 Footers
With the starting gun of the 2015 Les Voiles de St. Barth due to be fired in little less than two months, the list of entries continues to flesh out. Already the presence of some extraordinary craft like Comanche and Rambler 88 have been announced, with the skippers of a wealth of 30 and 60 footers also confirming their participation in the event.
March 5, 2015
Exhaust System Maintenance Tips For A Worry-Free Spring Launch
Centek Industries offers the following pre-launch maintenance tips to help boat owners avoid problems with their exhaust systems during the boating season.
March 5, 2015
UBC Students Design/Build Robotic Sailboat
Every year more than 60 students from the University of British Columbia come together to design and build a fully autonomous sailboat, a Sailbot.
March 5, 2015
LIVE CHAT Feature Now Offered by MD Marine Insurance
MD Marine Insurance has introduced the marine insurance industries first LIVE CHAT option.
March 4, 2015
Crate Marine Sales Deadline for Offers is March 18
An advertisement by A. Farber & Partners Inc., in the February 26 edition of the Georgina Advocate newspaper lists an invitation for offers on Crate Marines Sales Ltd.
March 4, 2015
Aaaaaaaand the Winners Are! VHF Contest Winners
Canadian Yachting is pleased to announce the winners of their VHF Radio and Course contest! In order to qualify entrants signed up for a free subscription to Canadian Yachting’s Onboard e-newsletter, distributed twice monthly. The 25 per year boating lifestyle newsletters are chock full of Canadian boating information you will need, covering both sail and power.
March 4, 2015
Notice of Race: 34th Annual Patos Island Race: March 21– 22, 2015
The Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club will be hosting its 34 th annual Patos Island Race on March 21 st – March 22 nd , 2015. This regatta is a designated Vancouver Island Racing Series (VIRS) event and results will count towards the 2015 Vancouver Island Racing Series. The Patos Long Course is a Van Isle 360 qualifier.
March 4, 2015
Victoria Harbour Boat Show, April 30 – May 3, 2015
The 2014 Victoria Harbour Boat Show is set to take place April 30 – May 3, 2015! Experience life on the water at Vancouver Island’s premiere in-water boat show, set in Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour! This annual event features over 200 new and pre-owned boats on display, as well as booth exhibits by insurance companies, financial institutions, companies with marine related products and much, much more!
March 4, 2015
Putting the Squeeze on Summer
While shooting a feature on Sailfest Sarnia at the Sarnia Yacht Club, photojournalist Glenn Ogilvie encountered this unexpected scene on southern Lake Huron, of semi-retired judge Jon Donohue happily playing a tune on his melodeon, a type of accordion. Donohue said he has his boat rigged so he can practise on the new musical instrument while under sail.
March 2, 2015
New Builder for Sonar
The International Sonar Class is pleased to announce that Shumway Marine, with the cooperation of designer Bruce Kirby has made arrangements to have the Sonar built by Rondar Race Boats in the U.K., with plans eventually to have the boat built on both sides of the ocean. The American Rondar facility is in Peabody, MA.
February 25, 2015
Beneteau Partners with SailTime in North America
Beneteau America has announced a new partnership with SailTime North America, the world’s largest boat membership company, to bring Beneteau sailboats to their North American fleets.
February 25, 2015
Captain Goddard MSM & CCGS M Charles MB Welcomed to Sidney, B.C.
CCGS M Charles MB & CCGS Captain Goddard MSM: a welcoming party at Sidney BC – journeyed from Halifax NS in 39 days!
February 25, 2015
Call for Nominations – Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons
Apply now to become a Director of CPS-ECP. Assist in determining the direction and operations of CPS-ECP. Deadline February 28, 2015.
February 25, 2015
Online Sailing Course – Learn to Sail: The Basics
Each year, thousands of Canadians consider getting into sailing. There is a lot of romanticism attached to being under sail – fair breezes, good friends, finding a secluded anchorage at the end of the day. “That’s what keeps sailing alive for me,” says veteran sailing instructor, Rob MacLeod.
February 25, 2015
Ask the Experts: Solar Panels Part II
Ask the Experts: CY is working with long time sailing instructor, author and founder of www.InformedBoater.com, Rob MacLeod. Rob is constantly amazed at what he doesn’t know about boating and sailing. Fortunately, coming up to his 40th anniversary in the boating industry, Rob has a long list of ‘experts’ that he can call on to get the information he needs.
February 25, 2015
New Cruise Ship to Grace the Great Lakes
The 105-stateroom M.S. Saint Laurent is a 4-star, intimate and charming ocean-going coastal vessel. Her spacious indoor and expansive outdoor public areas make her an ideal vessel for exploring destinations larger vessels cannot reach. Outfitted with elevator (Decks 1 to 4), as well as on-board full service salon, boutique and medical services you will find all amenities expected from a deluxe ocean vessel.
February 25, 2015
Invasive Species Awareness Week February 22 – 28 2015
Invasive Species Awareness Week is an annual event to encourage education about invasive species and inspire people to take an active role in preventing their spread.
February 25, 2015
Coast Guard Vessel Leonard J. Cowley Receives Vessel Life Extension Funding
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, has announced that the Government of Canada has awarded an $8.5 million contract to NEWDOCK St. John’s Dockyard Limited for Vessel Life Extension (VLE) and refit work for Canadian Coast Guard ship CCGS Leonard J. Cowley.
February 25, 2015
Bridge Port Marina Wins Award for Claim Service Excellence
The Skippers’ Plan Award for Claim Service Excellence was presented to Bridge Port Marina during the 2015 Toronto International Boat Show. With the award, Skippers’ Plan Insurance annually honours the one company that provides the best claim service based on post-claim surveys and client feedback.
February 25, 2015
Vancouver Park Board Wants to Ban Sewage Dumping in Burrard Inlet
The idea of letting boats dump sewage closer to shore sounded so crappy to some Vancouver park board commissioners that they want to ban dumping from the Burrard Inlet altogether.
February 13, 2015
Eight Bells: Douglas Roy
The sport of sailing lost an avid yachtsman with the passing of Dr. Douglas Roy in Halifax, Nova Scotia on February 2, 2015. He was 91 years.The sport of sailing lost an avid yachtsman with the passing of Dr. Douglas Roy in Halifax, Nova Scotia on February 2, 2015. He was 91 years.
February 11, 2015
Jeanneau Power Storms Miami
There is no better time to escape the frozen north and head to the sunny Florida Coast than right now. So put a little love in your life this Valentine’s Day and join us for the 2015 Miami International Boat Show from February 12-16. We’ll have seven great boats at this year’s show including two that are brand new for 2015 and making their North America debuts.
February 11, 2015
TUI Marine and Robertson & Caine Renew Exclusive Distribution and Supply Agreement
Having successfully collaborated for almost 20 years, TUI Marine and South African builder Robertson & Caine have committed to a 10-year renewal of their exclusive distribution and supply agreement. This strategic partnership has resulted in exceptional growth of the award-winning Leopard Catamarans brand.
February 11, 2015
Rolex Sailor Of The Year Launches Offshore Racing Team Following Sail Canada Awards
Canadian Offshore Racing Champions Announce New Campaign. Rolex Sailor of the Year launches offshore racing team following Sail Canada Awards
February 11, 2015
The Moorings Establishes Charity Partnership with Pack for a Purpose
The Moorings is proud to announce a new partnership with Pack for a Purpose, a global initiative that helps travellers make a lasting impact on their destinations and the communities within them.