March 26, 2026
Have you explored CanBoat’s Hidden Gems map yet? Discover hidden boating gems with our interactive map — created by boaters, for boaters.
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March 26, 2026 ICOM’s award winning marine radios are known for their durability and ease of use. Their highly advanced and very compact hand-held VHF marine transceivers are submersible, have built-in GPS, DSC, and float. Access your rebates by logging into your CanBoat Member account at: CanBoat.ca ICOM Canada is the proud sponsor of our…
March 26, 2026 Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the members of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (herein called the “Corporation”) will be held virtually on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, at 13h00 Eastern Daylight Time MEETING LINK, for the purpose of: Dated at Toronto, Ontario, the 16th day of March 2026. DOWNLOAD…
March 26, 2026 Have you explored CanBoat’s Hidden Gems map yet? Discover hidden boating gems with our interactive map — created by boaters, for boaters. Do you have a destination you’d like to share with fellow boaters and adventure seekers? You can enter your Hidden Gem(s) here. Please submit high resolution images; this might get…
March 26, 2026 Boating season is approaching! Do you have an old faded card you’d like to replace? Did you lose your card last summer or during your move? Order your replacement ROC-M or PCOC cards here or call 416-293-2438 ext. 2174 for assistance. Discounts available for CanBoat members.
March 26, 2026 The Canada Strong Pass is back for summer 2026! The Government of Canada is offering free lockage and a 25% discount on fees for camping and overnight stays from June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive. Free lockage During the Canada Strong Pass period, free lockage will be available for boats, canoes and kayaks travelling…
March 12, 2026 YES is the short answer and here’s why. Twice every month this OnBoard newsletter covers almost 100% Canadian-only boat stories – power, sail, electric, antique and classic, and everything else that floats. Canadian designs and boats built here or sold here. Anything that happens in the waters of this country – lakes,…
By Andy Adams
Up to this point, I feel that most electric boats have not been very exciting. The motors have been mainly small portable models for dinghies. There are some high-horsepower motors available, but they look like regular outboard motors to be used on conventional boats. Until now, there hasn’t been an electric boat that really makes a statement. Enter the ENVGO NV1.
Story and photos by Jennifer M. Smith
We’d been north before on a short two-week cruise. At the time, we were unprepared for the isolation, the lack of cell phone coverage, and the spotty VHF reception. Since then we’ve repowered, installed Starlink, and retired from work. Now, with confidence in our engine and our connectivity and more time to sail, we were Superior-ready.
