November 11, 2015
2015 Atlantic Sailing Conference
Atlantic Sailing Conference Saturday November 21, 2015
November 11, 2015
Now Available: 2016 Inspired Boating Calendar for Children’s Wish
Just in time for the Holidays… the 2016 Edition of the Inspired Boating Fundraising Calendar in support of the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada.
November 11, 2015
Boating Cape Breton Needs Your Feedback!
Cape Breton Island, off the coast of Nova Scotia, is home to Canada’s largest in-land sea – the Bras d’Or Lake. A true boater’s paradise where you’ll find some of the best cruising grounds in North America. Step out of your boat to experience North America’s only living Celtic culture, North America’s largest historical reconstruction – the Fortress of Louisburg, and some of the world’s most celebrated scenery around the Cabot Trail…
November 10, 2015
Kinder Morgan conducts massive spill response drill in Burrard Inlet
What would happen if 160,000 litres of crude oil from Alberta spilled into Burrard Inlet?…
November 10, 2015
The World’s Oldest Single-handed Sailing Race Heads to New York’s Newest Marina
Prestigious race returns for the first time in eight years to international sailing calendar and returns to New York for the first time since its 1960 inception…
November 10, 2015
Class Afloat Sails with Simcoe County Teen Aboard for 9 Month Adventure
Josh Renault estimates he has taken more than 200 flights to destinations around the world – and he is just 16 years old…
November 10, 2015
Beneteau Adds Sailboat Distribution for Denison in Eastern Florida
Beneteau America announces Denison Yacht Sales has added Beneteau’s sailboat lines to their existing portfolio of Beneteau powerboat brands for distribution on Florida’s East Coast…
November 10, 2015
World Champion Sailor Vince Brun returns to North Sails as Director of Offshore One Design
The leading name in one design heads up new department for the World’s Leading Sailmaker
November 4, 2015
What’s Waiting for You at the 2015 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show?
Here is what’s in store for you at the 2015 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show…
October 30, 2015
2 Scary Recipes: 1 for Kids and 1 for Adults – Happy Hallowe’en!
Happy Hallowe’en Eve for 2015 everyone! In celebration of tomorrow’s festivities we give you two scary recipes…1 for kids and 1 for adults (or 2 for adults if you have a sweet tooth)…
October 21, 2015
The Catamaran Company Welcomes New Team Members Aboard
The company is pleased to announce the following new members of their management team….
October 21, 2015
Transat Québec Saint-Malo is Back in 2016
Québec, Friday October 16, 2015 – It is now confirmed, crews enrolled in the 9th Transat Québec Saint-Malo will take the start on the Saint-Lawrence River on Sunday July 10 for a 3000 nautical miles race between Québec City and St-Malo…
October 21, 2015
Charlottetown Yacht Club Hosts “Wind Wave Waterfront Sail-A-Bration”
The Charlottetown Yacht Club is hosting the “Wind Wave Waterfront Sail-A-Bration” which will run Sunday July 10, 2016 to Sunday July 17, 2016 with numerous on water demonstrations Sunday to Wednesday, from Rowing to Kite sailing, dory building to ending the week with the 31 st Annual Charlottetown Race Week and then the Sail East Regatta…
October 21, 2015
27th Annual SCYA Women’s Sailing Convention is the Place to Learn
Where do women sailors go to learn? The Southern California Yachting Association (SCYA) will hold its 27th Annual Women’s Sailing Convention on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club in Corona del Mar, California…
October 21, 2015
Trent-Severn Waterway Vegetation Removal
The Director of Ontario Waterways advises that, beginning in August 2015 and continuing through the winter of 2016 some vegetation, including trees and shrubs, will be removed from earthen dams along Trent-Severn canal in Peterborough…
October 21, 2015
Quebec Sailing Federation Races to Get Kids Sailing
We will race again in order to Get kids sailing. Will you join us?…
October 21, 2015
Cuba Welcomes U.S. Boaters and Cruisers; NV Charts Launches Complete, Up-to-date Cuba Chart Atlas Series
American cruisers, sailors, and boaters wanting to visit Cuba can now travel in confidence using new and updated chart sets for the entire Cuban coastline. NV Charts, a leading provider of charting products for navigation, announces the release of all four (4) Cuba chart sets in NV Charts’ new and popular Atlas style format…
October 21, 2015
2015 Annual Cycling for Seafarers – Raises Funds & Awareness
The Mission to Seafarers Vancouver once again held their annual Cycling for Seafarers event and photographer Dave Roels was there to capture the fun.
October 7, 2015
Azimut 50 Launch at Milltown Marina
Fraser Yacht Sales and Azimut Yachts were very proud to officially launch the Azimut 50 at a launch party on August 27th at Milltown Marina. This was the first time the Azimut 50 has been introduced to the Canadian Market. It earned rave reviews…
October 7, 2015
MarineMax Vacations Wins Best Yacht Charter Company Award
MarineMax Vacations is pleased to announce that they have been named BEST BVI YACHT CHARTER COMPANY in the 2015 Virgin Islands Property & Yacht Reader’s Choice Awards.
October 7, 2015
Haunted Ghost Tours Aboard the S.S. Keewatin
Known as the most haunted ship in all of the western hemisphere, the Keewatin has been lurking in an unfamiliar land for over 45 years in the muddy, dark, depths of the Kalamazoo River, Michigan.
October 7, 2015
Earthen Dam Rehabilitation – Trent-Severn Waterway Vegetation Removal
The Director of Ontario Waterways advises that, beginning in August 2015 and continuing through the winter of 2016 some vegetation, including trees and shrubs, will be removed from earthen dams along Trent-Severn canal in Peterborough.
October 7, 2015
Azimut 55 S Sea Trial with Andy Adams and Executive Yacht
Derek Mader of Executive Yacht and Andy Adams are just coming back from a lengthy test run aboard the new Azimut 55S in Lake Ontario.
October 7, 2015
2016 Cobalt & Marker One Dealer Meeting Honours Top Dealers
Hilton Lake Las Vegas hosts biggest-ever Cobalt Boats and Marker One dealer meeting.
October 7, 2015
Beneteau Horizons: Annapolis Sailboat Show Preview
Beneteau is excited to present 10 new sailboats ranging from 22 to 60 feet. There will be a new Beneteau for everyone on Dock F2! Come see what’s new and take advantage of boat show incentives on your next Beneteau.
October 7, 2015
Jeanneau Welcomes You to the Annapolis Sailboat Show 2015
We’re looking forward to seeing you at this year’s Annapolis Sailboat Show from October 8-12, 2015. Paul and Nick are here to give you a preview…
October 7, 2015
Marblehead to Halifax Record Holder Returns to Competition
The skipper of the first Canadian boat to ever win the Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race (MHOR) is returning to compete in next month’s race…
October 7, 2015
1D Cup Regatta Report
The Oakville Club team skippered by Ed Thompson wins the first ever 1D Cup hosted by National One Design Sailing Academy. Ed and his crew of Alison Thompson, Cam Macrae, Chris Dorrington, and Wilson Reading sailed a great event to narrowly come away with the win.
October 7, 2015
Sperry Challenge Raises $25,000 for Sailors with Disabilities in Montréal
The 3rd edition of the Sperry Challenge was held on August 29, 2015 at the Royal Saint-Lawrence Yacht Club in Dorval QC…
October 7, 2015
Travel to Cuba Now Permitted by Boat
The White House Administration recently released new rules surrounding travel to Cuba. As a part of the new rules, persons travelling to Cuba will now be able to do so by vessel whether for hire for recreation…
September 25, 2015
Mustang Survival Issues Voluntary Recall Notice On MD315X Models of Inflatable PFD’s
In keeping with Mustang Survival’s commitment to the highest levels of product quality and safety, Mustang Survival is voluntarily recalling MD315X inflatable personal flotation devices (PFDs) manufactured in Canada between September 2014 and September 2015…
September 23, 2015
Canadian Yachting Readers Talk Back Contest
Take 2 minutes out of your day to complete our Readers Talk Back survey and you’ll be entered to win!…
September 23, 2015
Engaging Youth Through the Asian Carp Canada Program
Asian Carp Canada launched a Spot the Difference campaign this past August to show the dramatic impacts that could result if Asian Carp became established in the Great Lakes…
September 23, 2015
Four Nations Compete in Sailing Round Robin on English Bay
Visiting teams from the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and the Kansai Yacht Club battled it out recently on English Bay in the 2015 Pacific Dragon Interport, a Dragon Team Racing regatta hosted by the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club…
September 23, 2015
Advantec Global Innovations Marine Division Adds Brandon Reid to the Team
AdvanTec Global Innovations Marine Division has announced an addition to their Business Development Team…
September 23, 2015
Clipper Race Fleet Competing in Honour of Lost Crew Member
Close competitive racing in the first leg of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race from London to Rio was overshadowed by the death of a crew member in what appears to be a tragic accident…
September 23, 2015
Volvo Penta and Absolute Provide A Space in Which to Feel Free
This year, classic Italian boat builder Absolute is launching yet another Volvo Penta IPS-powered yacht, unveiling its second vessel in the Navetta series at this year’s Cannes Boat Show…