November 9, 2022
New boats: Four Winns H6
Originally launched in 2022, Four Winns’ H-series’ success elevated the brand’s reputation as an iconic leader in the manufacturing of sophisticated bow-riders. Four Winns H6, the largest of the H-Series, made its boat show debut at the 63rd Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 26, 2022.
November 8, 2022
8 bells: Tribute to Helen Cuthbertson
Mom passed October 25 in her 88th year. Here is an article I wrote for International Women’s Day on her contribution to C&C.
October 25, 2022
Editor’s Note: Haulout madness – I’m stuck
When the stories rolled in for this issue, it wasn’t really a surprise that two of our columnists, Ask Andrew and Marc Robic, had haulout and winterizing on their mind. Interesting to note that their advice, in both cases, was really good and well organized.
October 25, 2022
First Yanmar Powered Venetian Taxi Boat
We couldn’t resist this promotional story and video from Yanmar. Thanks. Let’s enjoy the waterways of Venice, with the first installation of an engine for Matteo Tiepolato and his traditional wooden taxi boat “Aquamarina”.
October 25, 2022
CY October issue: Wellcraft 355 – Triple Mercury Verado 350
Fashions change and the new Wellcraft 355 dramatically breaks new ground while still building on the offshore performance reputation. Don Johnson’s Miami Vice boat needed a couple of big-block V8s to catch the bad guys, but the new Wellcraft 355 has a better way to deliver the speed…
October 12, 2022
Things change on the waterfront…
Forgive my being Toronto-centric for a moment. A note appeared in my inbox the other day, announcing that Navy Point Yacht Sales is moving.
October 12, 2022
Chartering: Good news for snowbirds: French boat rental platform, Samboat, expands in the US
SamBoat, already well implanted in Europe, is a boat rental platform that allows people to rent their boat when they are not using it, but also for people not owning one, to rent one online.
October 12, 2022
New boats: Aspen introduces Carbon Cat
West coast builder, Aspen Power Catamarans, has developed a new series of lightweight rigid tenders named Carbon Cat. The unique patent in process hull form provides the stability of a catamaran or an inflatable RIB but utilizes lightweight carbon fiber construction making them fast, efficient, and easy to handle.
October 12, 2022
Kirkfield Lift Lock to close for the season – Friday, October 7, 2022
On Tuesday, October 4th, Parks Canada advised that the Kirkfield Lift Lock would close for the season on Friday, October 7, 2022. On September 2, 2022, the Kirkfield Lift Lock suffered a mechanical failure, resulting in the site’s closure.
September 26, 2022
Repairs to the Kirkfield Lift Lock: Modified Lockages for Through Traffic Only
Parks Canada advises that the Kirkfield Lift Lock will begin single-chamber lockages for through traffic only beginning on Monday, September 26, 2022.
September 21, 2022
Taking a snapshot of a world apart, fortunately
As your semi-official observer of how things are going, I thought that as summer 22 turns into autumn, this might be a good moment to take stock of where we find ourselves. Boating has proven to be remarkable resilient in the face of two restricted years.
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!