September 21, 2022
New boats: Four Winns Brand New Twin Hull, the Th36
The Four Winns TH36 Catamaran had its world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival, September 6-11. With its ability to comfortably accommodate up to 15 people for a day out on the water, the forward cockpit alone has enough seating for six.
September 21, 2022
Projects: Skiff competition
After borrowing boats for a couple of years, longtime J105 fanatic and many-year organizer of the Royal Canadian YC’s fundraiser Paddlethon for Ronald McDonald House decided to build his own boat to participate.
September 20, 2022
Trent-Severn Waterway system status – Kirkfield Lift Lock closed
Due to ongoing mechanical issues, the Kirkfield Lift Lock will remain closed for the foreseeable future to all boater and land-based visitors. Parks Canada advises boaters planning to transit the Kirkfield Lift Lock to revise their plans to avoid this location.
September 14, 2022
BCI Marine Signs a Distribution Agreement for Diesel Outboard Engines Manufactured by OXE Marine
BCI Marine is announcing that it will become Canada’s distributor of OXE Marine’s high-performance diesel outboard engines.
September 14, 2022
OXE Marine further strengthens their presence in Canada and the US
OXE Marine, the team behind the world’s first high-performance diesel outboard OXE Diesel, signs on eight new partners across North and South America, vastly expanding their global distributor and dealer network for the OXE Diesel Outboard.
September 7, 2022
Canadian Yachting October Sneak Peek
The October issue of Canadian Yachting, Canada’s boating magazine arrives in a few days! You won’t want to miss our annual Waypoints Cruising Issue as we share ideas for both bareboat and captained chartering of power and sail catamarans in exciting sun destinations plus, chartering tips for any level of experience.
September 2, 2022
World’s first 100mph electric boat: Vision Marine smashes world record
Vision Marine, founded in Montreal and currently based in Boisbriand QC, in partnership with Hellkat Powerboats, produced the V32 – a 32ft catamaran hull specifically designed to accommodate the necessary battery banks to power a pair of Vision Marine’s flagship E-Motion electric outboards – with the sole intention of breaking new ground and making the world’s fastest electric boat.
August 23, 2022
Editor’s Note: Summer report
While there’s still some good weather left, let’s take a moment to celebrate this summer. Sunny, warm (mostly) and packed with the camaraderie that comes from spending two years under the dock.
August 23, 2022
Sail GP: Sarah Douglas joins, CANSailGP Canada now 4th by a point after Copenhagen
Light air conditions prevented racing on Saturday, which meant there were three fleet races on Sunday, followed by the podium race on the Oresund.
August 10, 2022
A memorable summer highlight
As bonus of my journalistic responsibilities here at CY Media, I occasionally get called upon to do a story for Canadian Yachting magazine. Last month, I got the plum assignment of the year.
August 10, 2022
Blue gym effect: Boating improves improved health and wellbeing
Professor Charles Spence, from Oxford University’s Crossmodal Research Laboratory, has researched the benefits of how something he calls the ‘blue gym effect’ can lead to improving health and wellbeing, anxiety reduction, and better sleep patterns.
August 10, 2022
Navigare Yachting named distributor for Island Spirit Catamarans
Navigare Yachting is pleased to announce its partnership with Group Island Spirit (GIS) to represent Island Spirit Catamarans through exclusive distributorship in Europe and the United States.
August 10, 2022
Boats: New Jeanneau 895
Cut out for adventure and marine activities, the NC 895 Sport offers seriously convincing arguments for the entire family, affording more comfort on the interior and exceptional moments to share on the exterior.
August 10, 2022
News: Canada Games Sailing happens next week
The Canada Games, held every two years, alternating between summer and winter, are the largest multi-sport event in the country and represent the pinnacle of interprovincial/territorial sport competition.
August 10, 2022
Plugboats: Ninth annual Monaco races showcase latest electric boat innovations
The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC) took place in the principality July 8 to 13 and shows how far the technology of electric boating has come and give some hints about what lies ahead.
July 21, 2022
Parks Canada Introduces Up-to-Date Big Chute Marine Railway Schedule Webpage
Parks Canada has just released an Up-to-Date Big Chute Marine Railway Status Webpage with weekly Big Chute schedule.
July 19, 2022
Please help me understand
I picked up the TO Star on Monday. There on the Front Page – New Zealand’s Scott Dixon wins the Honda Indy. In the same issue, in the Sports Section –a huge photo of hammer thrower Camryn Rogers, from Richmond BC, winning silver in a Eugene, OR track and field event.
July 19, 2022
Trent-Severn Waterway Update – Big Chute – Lock 44 backlog is cleared
Backlog of boats at the Big Chute has been cleared.
July 19, 2022
Beneteau partners with Vision Marine Technologies for electric outboard boats
Groupe Beneteau is launching a partnership with Quebec-based Vision Marine Technologies to develop and market 100% electric outboard boats.
July 19, 2022
Foiling: Canadian Waszp Championships buzz Stingston
Portsmouth Harbour in Kingston was the site of this weekend’s Canadian Waszp Class Championship with 18 boats on the line. While the winds did not fully cooperate, the regatta was able to stage six races and bring the fleet together for its biggest event ever in this country.
July 19, 2022
Sponsored: Le Boat Announces Flash Sale
Le Boat, a houseboating vacation company with operations in Canada, the UK and Europe, is offering vacationers an up-to 30 per cent off summer flash sale for bookings made before July 25, 2022 for trips taken within 2022.
July 19, 2022
Safety: Excuses Don’t Float
When it comes to boating safety, excuses don’t float! Whether you’re a seasoned boater or just getting your feet wet, when it comes to boating safety…
July 8, 2022
Parks Canada is Temporarily Adjusting Services at Lock 44 – Big Chute Marine Railway due to Reduced Staffing Capacity
The health and safety of visitors and employees are of utmost importance to Parks Canada.
July 6, 2022
Finally, an ordinary weekend
After all this time we were hoping for something extremely simple – an ordinary summer boating weekend. It couldn’t have turned out any better.
July 6, 2022
New boats: The Elan Impression 43
For more than 18 years since the launch of the first model, the Elan Impression line was one of the key global players in the family cruising segment.
July 6, 2022
New boats: 38’ Cape Sable
Looking for a stylish 38′ ocean-friendly motorboat? You need look no further than a Cape Sable from Cape Island Cruisers of Nova Scotia. The design is based on the time-tested Cape Islander workboat concept.
July 6, 2022
Charter Boats: New Moorings 403PC launched
The Moorings introduces its newest power catamaran, the Moorings 403PC. The arrival of the new yacht in 2023 completes a modern range, entirely reinvented, and specifically designed to meet the highest requirements of comfort and seaworthiness.
June 21, 2022
Sailpast pass complete
Tom Brady couldn’t have thrown a better spiral. This is a shot of my handsome son, Will, carrying out our Sailpast tradition for the first time in three years. And wow, was everyone aboard happy to see it!
June 21, 2022
Trent-Severn Waterway expands partial closure due to high water levels and flows
Due to high water levels and flows, Parks Canada has expanded the partial closure of navigation to include Lock 1 – Trenton through Lock 18 – Hastings starting Monday, June 20, 2022, until further notice. Inbound vessel traffic will be advised that entry at Lock 1 – Trenton will be closed until further notice.
June 21, 2022
28 Canadian sailors in Germany for the Kiel Week event
A strong contingent of 28 Canadian sailors, including Tokyo 2020 Olympians Ali ten Hove, Mariah Millen, William Jones and Evan DePaul, will take part in the Kiel Week event June 22-26 in Germany.
June 21, 2022
33% savings + bonus for CY subscription
Here’s a last chance offer (expires June 30) to subscribe and save 33% on Canadian Yachting magazine plus get the current June issue free. The featured article in CY June 2022 focuses on choosing the right Marina or Yacht Club for your boating style.
June 21, 2022
Canada Sail GP earns 2nd in Chicago
Proving that their stand-out podium finish in the Bermuda SailGP event – Canada’s debut event in the class – was no fluke, the Canadian team took two bullets and finished 2nd overall at this weekend’s Sail GP event in Chicago.
June 7, 2022
Fair winds Christopher Pratt
One of Canada’s most esteemed painter and printmakers, Newfoundland’s Christopher Pratt died last week at 86. In addition to his artistic talents, Pratt was a boater, and his love of boats and in particular C&C sailboats informed his work.
June 7, 2022
Updated Lake Ontario PORTS Guide underway
Scheduled for Winter 2022-2023, Canadian Yachting Media is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the PORTS Cruising Guides Lake Ontario & the Thousand Islands 2023 Guide.
June 7, 2022
New boats: Wellcraft unveils new 355
Wellcraft teamed up with American naval architect, Michael Peters, and talented yacht designers, Pawel Denert and Camillo Garronni. This winning team created this outstanding design to offer a fast and sea-worthy American outboard commuter for those looking to push their limits further and faster in every sea conditions.
June 7, 2022
News: New digital boat sharing service is coming to Canada
Following success in the Nordics and New Zealand, Skipperi is coming to Toronto with 15 new, fully equipped shared-use boats. Plan is to grow the service up to 430 boats across Canada by 2025.
June 7, 2022
Plugboats: Electric hydrofoiling speedboat unveils water taxi version in Venice
Candela, the Swedish company that is revolutionizing electric boating with its hydrofoiling speedboats, has unveiled the P-8 Voyager, a water taxi/ferry version of its C8 model at the Venice Boat Show that ran May 28 – June 5.
June 7, 2022
Scrub Island to add new petrol station for island-hoppers
Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina has announced plans for the addition of a new petrol station at its 55-slip marina. Opening in fall 2022, the new station will offer a capacity of 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel to both leased and transient dockers.
May 24, 2022
From zero to full tilt
Suddenly we are right back at it. A month ago, we were moping around wondering whether we would ever get out on the water again, complaining about the slow spring (and in Toronto crane strike) and generally swimming in a pool of malaise.