April 22, 2014
We Asked Parks Canada – Can Boaters Run Generators In The Park
Canadian Yachting has learned that there might be restrictions on generator use in the Thousand Islands National Park or other parks. So, we contacted Parks Canada and this is the official response to our question regarding the use of generators at Thousand Islands National Park:
April 22, 2014
Patos Island Race Tracker Failure
During the recent Patos Island Race hosted by Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club (SNSYC) racers and fans were disappointed in the RaceTracker provided by the Swiftsure International Race organization when it failed during the race.The Swiftsure organization deeply regrets this failure that persisted despite making every effort to solve the difficulties during the race. The problem, however, did not originate with the Swiftsure RaceTracker
April 17, 2014
BENETEAU RAMPS UP DISTRIBUTION IN SOUTH AMERICA
Beneteau America has unveiled a new organization to lead their strategy in the Americas, with a single North/South axis. Both Central and South America are now under the management of Bruno Gouezigoux, reporting to the Beneteau America office based in Annapolis, MD.
April 17, 2014
Canadian solo sailor rescued north of Auckland
Yet another solo sailor has been rescued by a commercial ship, this time a car carrier, after his yacht was rolled and holed during a storm in the South Pacific, some 1250nm north east of Auckland. Canadian sailor Art Munneke, a member of the SaltSpring Island Yacht Club, had survived for five days after the incident, augmenting his electric bilge pump with hand pumping. When the bilge pump failed he let off his EPIRB.
April 17, 2014
Outdoor Life Network Filming An Atlantic Canada Travel Series
The Atlantic Marine Trades Association has learned that the OLN Network is planning to film travel segments this summer with Newfoundland & Labrador, PEI, Nova Scotia and other surrounding areas scheduled as stops in their TV series.
April 17, 2014
International Sail Race Through Cape Breton’s Spectacular In-Land Sea
Cape Breton Island is a sailors’ destination. Race the Cape is a sailor’s dream. Five days of challenging point to point racing through the amazing Bras d’Or and along Cape Breton’s rugged Atlantic coast. Seven nights of legendary Cape Breton food, hospitality and entertainment!
April 15, 2014
Canadian Yachting Magazine and Ontario Sailing Honoured John Osborn with The Legends of Ontario Sailing Award on April 12th at the Red Carpet Gala held at the Oakville Yacht Club
The word legend implies that you have been around for a long time and John who has been racing sailboats for over 60 years it doesn’t seem that long. In addition to his sailing prowess John has also been in the marine industry for almost 50 years. In that time he has worked in boat building, spar and fitting manufacturing, sail making, and for the past number of years the as a distributor of marine hardware.
April 11, 2014
Lake Ontario 300 Challenge on July 12th
The Lake Ontario 300 Challenge is the premier offshore race on Lake Ontario, and it provides a challenging circumnavigation of the lake. A group of double handed racers originally developed the The Lake Ontario 300 Challenge as the ultimate double handed challenge in 1990 and it still remains the longest annual fresh water race.
April 3, 2014
BC’s Coastal Craft Launches Stylish 65’ Concord
With the launch of its first 65’ Concord, Coastal Craft of Gibsons BC marks both its largest build to date and a departure in styling from its smaller designs. At the request of the customer, says president Jeff Rhodes, the aluminum builder has given the 65 a European-influenced profile that is both more upright, with two full decks, and more gracefully swept back than the workboat-inspired styling of its smaller boats.
April 3, 2014
Canadian John Craig is the Newly Appointed Head of the ISAF Sailing World Cup
Craig was for 11 years the PRO at St. Francis Yacht Club and who most recently the PRO of the 34th America’s Cup. Sail-World talked to him in San Francisco yesterday, as he prepares to head to Southampton about the challenges ahead in steering the major restructure of the ISAF peak Olympic class series.
April 2, 2014
Terrestrial Invasive Plant Species II – Registration is now open!
Registration and abstract submission are now open for the second Terrestrial Invasive Plant Species (TIPS II) meeting. This meeting will be held at the University of Toronto Mississauga on 6-8 August 2014. We are inviting presentations on the ecology, evolution, impacts, and management of plants invading terrestrial systems in Ontario, Canada and surrounding areas.
April 2, 2014
All Ericsons Welcome at June Rendezvous
All owners of Ericson sailboats – not to mention Olson, Independence and other Bruce King designs – in the Pacific Northwest are invited to this year’s Ericson Rendezvous June 28-29 at Maple Bay Marina.
April 2, 2014
Yacht Conference Hosts BC Jobs Minister
Organizers of the Pacific Yacht Conference, slated for May 28-29 in Vancouver, have confirmed that BC Minister for Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, Shirley Bond, will deliver the event’s welcome address. The conference will provide a forum for Northwest yacht builders, refitters, designers, brokers, marinas and service providers to tackle issues and encourage growth in the industry.
April 2, 2014
Swiftsure Race Sails May 24-26
The 2014 Swiftsure International Yacht Race sails out of Victoria May 24-26. The weekend incorporates overnight and one-day races on four separate courses in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, including the 138-mile Swiftsure Lightship Classic to Swiftsure Bank, as well as pre- and post-race festivities in Victoria.
April 2, 2014
Easter Seals Regatta Registration Now Open
Registration for skipper and boat sponsors at the 2014 National Bank Easter Seals Charity Regatta is now open. The annual fundraiser for Vancouver’s Easter Seals House sails August 9 at Royal Vancouver YC Jericho, with sponsorship by Canadian Yachting West.
April 2, 2014
Sea Salt: Recipes from the West Coast Galley
This stunning addition to the galley library is at once beautiful to look at and a thoroughly practical guide to cooking and dining aboard with a focus on fresh West Coast ingredients. Even before you browse the recipes, the food photography by Christina Symons will make your mouth water!
April 2, 2014
Remembering Clay’s Wharf
You could not believe the sense of nostalgia that hit me when I saw the cover of your February 2014 Canadian Yachting West with its shot of the yachts moored in Pelican Bay, as it is now called, on the south side of Granville Island! This is where I grew up – at my father’s “marina” known as Clay’s Wharf.
April 2, 2014
New Marina Development Slated for Nanaimo Waterfront
Work is about to start on a new marina and float home development on Nanaimo’s Newcastle Channel. Harbour Homes Marina is planned to include up to 145 boat slips from approximately 20 to 80’ in length, and 60 custom float homes.
April 2, 2014
BC Yacht Brokers Host Victoria Harbour Show May 1-4
The BC Yacht Brokers Association hosts the annual Victoria Harbour Boat Show Thursday-Sunday, May 1-4 in the city’s scenic and historic Inner Harbour. The show brings about 150 new and brokerage powerboats, sailboats and small craft to the Inner Harbour docks and Ship Point. Ship Point also holds product, service and trade exhibits.
April 2, 2014
Carefree Opens New Club in Toronto, Canada
Steve and Karin Taylor, owners of Carefree Boat Clubs in Fort Myers and Cape Coral, Florida, are pleased to announce the opening of their third location near Toronto, Ontario. The grand opening will take place beginning of May this year at the Lefroy Harbor Resorts Marina. This beautiful marina will provide boat club members with carefree boating on historic Lake Simcoe, located less than an hour drive from downtown Toronto, and just 15 minutes south of Barrie.
April 1, 2014
Bluewater Cruising Association Proudly Presents: Designing Super Yachts Greg Marshall
On April 15, 2014 at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club Bluewater Cruising present Greg Marshall, a Canadian Super Yacht designer based in Victoria, BC. He has more than 36 years in the industry. Together with business partner, Gordon Galbraith, they run an award-winning company, Gregory C. Marshall Naval Architects Ltd. with a team of sixteen designers, interior designers, stylists, structural and mechanical engineers, and naval architects.
April 1, 2014
Coastal Craft Debuts its 65′ Concord, Hand Built in Gibsons, BC
Coastal Craft celebrates its largest yacht, the Concord 65, built by the Gibson’s BC company. Among the Coastal Craft 65′ Concord’s features are a very impressive full-beam master en suite with marble floors, walls and ceilings and in floor radiant heat.
March 31, 2014
2014 Georgian Bay Regatta to Start from Big Sound Marina
The Georgian Bay Regatta (GBR) is one of the most unique sailing events in Ontario. On an annual basis for the past 27 years, a fleet of 40 to 50 boats have participated in this week-long adventure of racing and cruising various areas of Georgian Bay. As the itinerary of the GBR encompasses a combination of daily distance races, course races, nightly anchorages and visits to the various ports-of-call on the shores of Georgian Bay, it draws the interest of all levels of sailors to this yearly summer event.
March 28, 2014
Crossing the Line: Buying a Boat, The Musical
Buying a Boat: The MusicalSince I am in the throes of purchasing a boat and am a huge devotee of musical theatre, I recently headed to Broadway to catch the must-see opening of Buying a Boat: the Musical. The production stars some of the most exciting celebs including Canadian Don Cherry as The Jovial Surveyor and Lady Gaga as The Boat.
March 20, 2014
Spring 2014 Great Lakes Water Levels – 2 Opposing Views
In a response to an article written in a recent edition of a local Simcoe County newspaper bringing our attention to Georgian Bay low water levels, Canadian Yachting reader, John Jamieson, crafted the following rebuttal with an alternative viewpoint for us all to consider.
March 20, 2014
Port Credit Spring Boat Show 2014
The Credit Village Marina will be host to the Spring Boat Show from May 23rd to 25th, 2014; the official kick off to your boating season. Located right in the heart of the beautiful Port Credit waterfront, the best place to see any boat is right on the water.
March 20, 2014
Victoria Harbour Boat Show May 1-4, 2014
No Northwest boat show can boast as congenial a setting as the annual Victoria Harbour Boat Show, right in the middle of the city’s scenic and historic Inner Harbour. This year’s edition takes place Thursday to Sunday, May 1 – 4. Presented by the B.C. Yacht Brokers Association the show brings about 150 new and brokerage powerboats
March 17, 2014
Hans Fogh: March 8, 1938 – March 14, 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce Hans Fogh passed away peacefully from Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease on March 14, 2014 in Toronto. A fighter to the end, Hans leaves Kirsten, his beloved wife and safe harbour for 49 years, his two sons, Morten (Debbie) and Thomas (Andrea) and his darling grandchildren, Sarah, Curtis, Marcus, Kaia and Lucas with whom he spent many joyful hours as “Farfar” attending their numerous special events.
March 14, 2014
Inside the Drama: America’s Cup 2013 with Steve Killing
On April 11, 2014 the Midland Cultural Centre will be hosting America’s Cup New Zealand Design Team member Steve Killing as he takes us inside the drama of the 2013 America’s Cup experience.
February 24, 2014
Planning Your BIG Adventure Cruise
When it’s time to stretch your cruising range, here’s how to make your big cruise happen.Have you dreamed of stretching your cruising range from home waters to a legendary destination, chartering in an exotic locale, or cutting shore ties for an extended coastal or offshore passage? An adventure cruise like these can reward you with an unforgettable experience. The rewards may be based on special scenery, a unique or distant destination, skills and confidence gained by stretching your range, or a special event encountered along the way. Your cruise may be special for its length, its challenges and learning opportunities, or the make-up of the crew. Cruising with family, children, grandchildren and even parents can make an adventure cruise special.
February 7, 2014
Bigger is better this year at the London Boat Fishing and Outdoor Show
The Western Fair District will be filled to the brim with The London Boat Fishing and Outdoor Show offering even more boats, RVs and outdoor experiences than ever before. Under new management, Continuum Productions, producers of the Central Ontario Boat Show & Sale have created a show experience featuring many of the Provinces top boat brands recreational power products, marine & fishing accessories.
February 7, 2014
The Hamilton Boat Show Runs From February 14 to 17, 2014
Central Ontario Boat Show & Sale (Hamilton Boat Show), February 14-17 (Family Day Weekend) is held at the Careport Centre in Hamilton. This is the show’s 4th year, and everything indicates that it’s going to be even bigger and better than last year.
February 7, 2014
Fractional Yachting Opportunity in Toronto
At the Toronto Boat Show I met Howie Colt, owner of Toronto-based Gone Sailing Adventures-Yacht Time (GSA). Howie is a long-time charter captain and local innovator in “fractional yachting”, allowing boaters to enjoy big, beautiful craft without the high cost of ownership.
February 7, 2014
Sails Away! Countdown for the 34th Annual St.Maarten Heineken Regatta
Three Days of Competition, Concerts, Events and Island Fun. Sailors and enthusiasts: get ready for some yacht racing and fun in the sun during the 34th Annual St. Maarten Heineken Regatta taking place March 6-9, 2014, with musical performers LMFAO, of “Party Rock” fame, headlining the event.
February 7, 2014
Strong Attendance, Sales Highlight Vancouver Boat Show
With steady attendance, motivated shoppers, and strong boat and retail sales, the 2014 Vancouver International Boat Show appeared to forecast a positive year ahead for the West Coast recreational boating industry. This year, VIBS moved to new dates – January 22-26 ¬– from its traditional slot in early February, which conflicted with BC’s new Family Day long weekend. While total attendance at the indoor and floating venues was
February 7, 2014
Offshore Sailing School founders receive Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s National Chairman’s Citation
Offshore Sailing School founders and owners Steve and Doris Colgate, were recently presented with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s National Chairman’s Citation at the annual Fantasy Sail Celebration held at South Seas Island Resort in Florida.
February 6, 2014
Chris-Craft Unveils Launch 36 at Miami Boat Show 2014
Chris-Craft invited us to the unveiling of the all new Launch 36 at a press conference at the Miami International Boat Show at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 13th. The Launch 36 was not only the newest and largest addition to the Launch line-up for Chris-Craft, but Chairman Stephen Julius and President Steve Heese spoke to how this boat is a new concept for the brand.
February 6, 2014
Northwest Boat Travel Guide Updated for 2015
One of the Pacific Northwest’s popular annual port-to-port guides, Northwest Boat Travel is now in its 36th year. The 2014 edition is freshly updated and expanded to include resources such as Lat/Long coordinates for many marinas and mooring facilities.
February 5, 2014
Revised Safety Regs Open Swiftsure Lightship Race to Smaller Boats
Registration is now open for the 71st running of the Pacific Northwest’s major annual sailing event, the Swiftsure International Yacht Race. Sailed out of Victoria’s Inner Harbour May 24-26, Swiftsure incorporates overnight and one-day races on four separate courses in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, as well as pre- and post-race festivities in Victoria.