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.
February 11, 2015
Bill Burk Memorial Award Recognizes Outstanding Youth
The Bill Burk Memorial Award, donated to Sail Canada in 1997 in honour of Bill Burk, recognizes outstanding youth male and female achievement in competitive sailing. Recipients of the award will have competed in National and International competition during the award year and brought recognition to Canadian competitive sailing.
February 11, 2015
Big Weather Drives Serious Buyers To The Vancouver Boat Show
The 53rd annual Vancouver International Boat Show closed on Sunday, January 25, with many exhibitors generating strong onsite sales and leads over the course of the five-day Show. Continued, historically low interest rates, and the sharp decline in the price of fuel, have resulted in a positive start to the year’s sales and have positioned Western Canada’s boating industry for an optimistic 2015.
February 11, 2015
North America’s Largest Indoor Boat Show Delivers Solid Sales To Launch 2015
The Toronto International Boat Show is an economic bellwether for the Canadian boating industry, and exhibitors at the 57th annual show reported sales that exceeded conservative expectations, with a majority of product categories experiencing positive results. Over 500 manufacturers, dealers and marine suppliers sold out more than a million square feet of the Direct Energy Centre at Toronto’s Exhibition Place from January 9 – 18, 2015.
February 11, 2015
2014 Regatta of the Year Award
The City of Kingston Regatta of the Year Award recognizes a regatta whereupon all aspects of race management have resulted in an overall organizational success; a well-coordinated and orchestrated event with a high level of community involvement, and positive feedback from participants, including sailors, coaches and officials.
February 11, 2015
Bell’s Beer 91st Consecutive Bayview Mackinac Race
Significant changes have been made to the 91st 2015 Bell’s Beer Bayview Mackinac Race in order to enhance the race experience, and by the looks of it, sailors are embracing them wholeheartedly. With registration having opened a month earlier than last year, more than 85 teams have entered. The event, which last year accommodated 226 boats, starts Saturday, July 18 on Lake Huron and is hosted by Bayview Yacht Club, which notably celebrates its 100th Anniversary this year.
February 11, 2015
Double Your Fun in Canada’s Historic Waterways: 2 for 1 Promotion
Parks Canada Waterways in Quebec. Buy a single lockage permit and get a second one for free!
February 11, 2015
2015 Halifax International Boat Show – Feb 19-22
The Halifax International Boat Show returns to Exhibition Park February 19-22, 2015.
February 10, 2015
Canadian Yachting at the Miami International Boat Show
This year’s show is held at the Miami Beach Convention Center with New Yacht & Power boat show at Sea Isle Marina and Strictly Sail at the MIAMARINA at Bayside.
February 10, 2015
Ask the Experts – Solar Panel Solutions: Part 1
“Solar panel solutions? Please! 200 watt 2-panel? So how do you calculate the power needs to satisfy that need?
February 6, 2015
Aquila Power Catamarans Arriving in the Pacific Northwest
Sceptre Multihulls and its sister company Cooper Boating are pleased to announce their exclusive dealer agreement with Sino Eagle Yacht Company for the Aquila Power Catamaran line of luxury multihull boats.
February 4, 2015
What’s Coming up at the Montreal Boat Show
The Quebec Marine Association (QMA) invites boating enthusiasts on February 5th-8th, 2015 at the 16th edition of the Montreal Boats and Water Sports Show. This year is once again marked by a most festive atmosphere, with an event that is expected to be more impressive in all aspects.
January 30, 2015
Montreal Boat Show: Feb 5 to 8, 2015
The Quebec Marine Association (QMA) invites boating enthusiasts on February 5th-8th, 2015 at the 16th edition of the Montreal Boats and Water Sports’ Show. This year is once again marked by a most festive atmosphere, with an event that is expected to be more impressive in all aspects. The figures are enough to make your head spin: 275 exhibitors, more than 450 boats spread over an exhibition area of over 275,000 square feet which is 17 times the Bell Centre ice!
January 29, 2015
Heart of Georgian Bay Rebrands Area With One Strong Voice
The newly minted Heart of Georgian Bay brand was unveiled on Jan 22, 2105 at a presentation at the Midland Cultural Centre in Midland, Ontario. Mayors and representatives from all four areas of Southern Georgian Bay, Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay and Tiny were on hand to proudly introduce their new brand, all speaking with one voice.
January 29, 2015
Canada’s Lighthouses: Carmanah Point Lighthouse
BC’s Carmanah Point Light Station is a lighthouse on the southwest coast of Vancouver Island at the entrance from the Pacific Ocean to the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
January 29, 2015
2015 World Ice Yachting Championships
Running from January 24-31, 2015 in Kingston, ON, the International Detroit News Ice Yacht Racing Association (IDNIYRA) World Championships and North American Championships were held this year at the Kingston Yacht Club on Lake Ontario.
January 28, 2015
THE DOCK SHOPPE is back on Toronto’s Waterfront
The doors are open seven days a week as THE DOCK SHOPPE builds its new store.
January 23, 2015
Le Boat Vacations at the Vancouver Boat Show
Vancouver show offer! Visit Le Boat at VIBS booth #164 and take advantage of their special offer at the show and online.
January 21, 2015
Vancouver Boat Show 2015 Grand Prize
Win an amazing, all-inclusive, five-day/four-night fishing excursion for two, complete with flights, accommodation, professional guide and meals, courtesy of the Shearwater Resort and Marina.
January 16, 2015
Ask the Experts: Battery Performance and Longevity
Having reliable electricity on a cruising sailboat is a forever-challenge. I have known Bill Milne of Natural Marine Products for a number of years and have used many of his products on my boat. The main reason is that Bill has the research to back up his product’s claims.
January 16, 2015
Celebrate 40 Years of Outdoor Fun with the Ottawa Boat & Sportsmen’s Show
The Ottawa Boat and Sportsmen’s Show has been an Ottawa tradition for the past four decades and this year, the show will be celebrating this milestone in true outdoor fashion! Opening February 19 and running to the 22nd, the Ottawa Boat and Sportsmen’s Show will turn the EY Centre (formerly the Ernst Young Centre) into a boating and outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Exciting features include Husqvarna’s axe throwing with the West Coast Lumberjacks, Birds of Prey and fishing tips with some of Canada’s best pro fishermen. Showgoers can also reminisce about good ‘ole times’ with a walk down memory lane, featuring vintage boats and photos captured over the Show’s 40 year history. And of course, choose your dream boat, off-road recreational vehicles, and water sports gear from the largest selection of exhibitors in the Ottawa region. This year’s show is nothing like you’ve ever seen before.
January 15, 2015
Canadian Safe Boating Council Presents Canadian Safe Boating Awards for Outstanding Efforts
Across Canada, five individuals, four organizations stand out for their efforts in 2014 in support of recreational boating safety and environmental stewardship. And now the Canadian Safe Boating Council has recognized them with awards for their heroism, dedication and outstanding accomplishments.
January 15, 2015
Terry Hutchinson And Stephanie Roble Named 2014 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman Of The Year
Terry Hutchinson of Annapolis, Md., and Stephanie Roble of East Troy, Wisc., today were named US Sailing’s 2014 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year. A total of ten men and seven women had been shortlisted for the 2014 honors based on nominations submitted by members of US Sailing, with these two sailors then selected for the noteworthy distinction by a diverse panel of sailing journalists.
January 9, 2015
All-New Moorings 4000 Catamaran Set for Spring 2015 Debut
The Moorings, the world’s premier yacht charter company, will welcome the all-new Moorings 4000 sail catamaran to the British Virgin Islands this May. Available for reservation now, this premium yacht features a family-friendly design and premium performance courtesy of master boat builders Robertson and Caine.
January 9, 2015
Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network Partnership Announcement
The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and the Canadian Sport Institute Network (CSIN) have announced a substantial partnership and high performance sport funding agreement.
January 9, 2015
Range of Sailing Topics Slated for 26th Annual Women’s Sailing Convention
Do women sailors, when desiring to learn more skills, prefer courses taught by women instructors? Celebrating 26 years as the number one sailing education event for women on the West Coast, the Annual Women’s Sailing Convention on Saturday, February 7, proves that women-only educational opportunities are highly popular.
January 9, 2015
Celebrate 40 Years of Outdoor Fun with the Ottawa Boat & Sportsmen’s Show
The Ottawa Boat and Sportsmen’s Show has been an Ottawa tradition for the past four decades and this year, the show will be celebrating this milestone in true outdoor fashion! Opening February 19 and running to the 22nd, the Ottawa Boat and Sportsmen’s Show will turn the EY Centre (formerly the Ernst Young Centre) into a boating and outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Exciting features include Husqvarna’s axe throwing with the West Coast Lumberjacks, Birds of Prey and fishing tips with some of Canada’s best pro fishermen. Showgoers can also reminisce about good ‘ole times’ with a walk down memory lane, featuring vintage boats and photos captured over the Show’s 40 year history. And of course, choose your dream boat, off-road recreational vehicles, and water sports gear from the largest selection of exhibitors in the Ottawa region. This year’s show is nothing like you’ve ever seen before.
January 9, 2015
New Asian Carp Canada Website Makes a Splash
The Invasive Species Centre has partnered with Fisheries and Oceans Canada to launch a comprehensive Canadian website on Asian carps. Asian Carp Canada (www.asiancarp.ca) will provide information on all aspects of Asian carps, including the most recent prevention, warning, response and research efforts to address the overall ecological and socio-economic threats of Asian carps to the Great Lakes and beyond.