July 8, 2015
Skippers Declare Future of Volvo Ocean Racing Foils
As I was intending to be taking notes and snapping images of the colorful Formula One-like boats on the water during the Volvo Ocean Race stop over in NewportI took time to note my surroundings as any trained skipper would do – and guess what caught my attention – Moths.
June 27, 2015
Free Lockage On Trent-Severn and Rideau on Canada Day
On Canada Day, Wednesday July 1, 2015, canal boaters can take advantage of FREE LOCKAGE in celebration of Canada Day throughout the Rideau Canal and the Trent-Severn Waterway! In addition, just as a reminder, boaters can continue to take advantage of the 2 for 1 lockage coupon until June 30, 2015.
June 24, 2015
Kohler Marine Sets Sail Aboard the Hermione
Kohler® Marine, manufacturer of diesel and gasoline marine generators for a wide range of pleasure and commercial craft applications, is proud to be participating in the Hermione-Lafayette Voyage 2015…
June 24, 2015
Boaters for Best Care
Boaters in the Georgian Bay area rely on GBGH to provide the best care possible when needed. Like all hospitals in Ontario, GBGH relies on members of the community to provide the funds for equipment necessary for your best care. The government does not fund hospital equipment needs or capital costs.
June 24, 2015
Spirit of Canada Ocean Challenges
Accessible offshore sailing for the beginner sailor…
June 24, 2015
Beneteau First Sail Workshop Aboard the First 22
Beneteau America and the American Sailing Association (ASA) have partnered to design a singularly modern sail training vessel that makes learning how to sail easier, safer and more fun…
June 24, 2015
Georgian Bay Regatta 30th Anniversary-July 2015
The Georgian Bay Regatta (GBR) is celebrating its 30th year of success in the last week of July, 2015. An anticipated fleet of 40 to 50 boats will again participate in a four-day sailing adventure of racing and cruising the various anchorages and ports of Southern Georgian Bay.
June 24, 2015
Rendez-Vous Champlain
From July 31st until August 2nd 2015, Penetanguishene will host Rendez-Vous Champlain. This event will commemorate 400 years since the arrival of French explorer Samuel de Champlain in Huronia and French presence in Ontario.
June 24, 2015
The Moorings Increases Annual Investment in Award-Winning Charter Fleet
The Moorings is proud to announce an unparalleled investment in its global fleet.
June 24, 2015
Closing Day of The Laser Canadian Championships
The 2015 Laser Canadian Championships at CORK in Kingston, Canada hosted 108 competitors representing 17 Nations.The second and final day of the Laser Canadian Championships had a short postponement onshore while sailors waited for the fog to lift. Once the weather had cleared, 6-8 knots filled in from the South/South West. Each fleet of sailors were able to finish two races today to complete the series.
June 24, 2015
Sea To Sky Marine Trail Opens to Kayakers and Canoeists in Howe Sound
A new 40-kilometre trail has officially opened northwest of Vancouver, but it doesn’t go over land.
June 24, 2015
PanAm Games Sailing
In 10 different sailing events at the Pan American Games, women compete against each other in three, men compete against each other in two and five see men and women in direct competition. The variety of boats includes windsurfers, dinghies, catamarans and keelboats. Each event consists of a series of races around a course with points awarded in each race according to finish position.
June 24, 2015
10 Best Spots for Outdoor Movies 2015 Includes Sail-In Cinema
For three August summer nights, the Toronto Port Authority puts on the world’s first two-sided floating movie experience. Come drop an anchor or pull up a chair on Sugar Beach. Stay tuned for their movie lineup running from August 20th to 22nd.
June 24, 2015
O Canada’s Canadian Ocean Racing Wraps up at the Pan Am Games
O Canada’s Canadian Ocean Racing Wraps up at the Pan Am Games
June 24, 2015
Class Afloat Young Sailor Scholarship
Class Afloat has established the Class Afloat ‘Young Sailor Scholarship’ to assist one student – endorsed by their sailing school, sail training program or yacht club – to participate in the extraordinary educational experience of attending high school while sailing aboard a majestic square-rigged tall ship…
June 24, 2015
Devin Super Tramp Sparks Some Fun With Brp In New Sea Doo Video
BRP and its Sea-Doo brand have united with Devin Super Tramp, Sea-Doo X-Team riders and NIKE wakeskate athletes in a new video to feature the Sea-Doo watercraft.
June 24, 2015
Join Beneteau for Summer Sailstice
Summer Sailstice is a worldwide celebration of sailing on the weekend closest to the summer solstice. This year, a community of 19,000 sailors will be celebrating next weekend, June 20-21.
June 23, 2015
Onboard Contest Winner Delighted with Prize
Congratulations Brian Hopkins, the winner of Canadian Yachting’s Onboard sign up contest!
June 9, 2015
2015 Hunter Rendezvous: June 25-28
Hunter enthusiasts are polishing their silver in preparation for the Specialty Yachts’ Hunter Rendezvous June 25 – 28 at Telegraph Harbour Marina on Thetis Island. Silver will shine bright at this year’s event, the 25th consecutive Hunter Rendezvous hosted by the company that is known for pulling all stops for one of North America’s largest, most energetic and educational events…
June 9, 2015
2015 Rideau Ferry Regatta
For the first time since its resurrection in 2007, The Rideau Ferry Regatta will be holding officially sanctioned races at this year’s regatta Aug. 15-16. Locals are reminiscing about the old days, when the regatta would attract as many as 10,000 spectators.
June 9, 2015
24th Annual Dog Days of Summer Event
Hosted by the Union Steamship Company, the 24th Annual Dog Days of Summer fundraiser will be held this year on Sunday August 29th in Snug Cove, Bowen Island…
June 9, 2015
2015 World and National Sailing Championships coming to Kingston, Ontario
The summer is fast approaching and CORK is very excited to welcome more than 1500 competitors to Kingston to compete. The Laser Canadian Championships, this summer’s first event, is less than one month away, with racing on June 20-21.
June 9, 2015
Race to Alaska is Underway
The 750-mile wind and human powered Race To Alaska began June 4th in Port Townsend, Washington. A cash prize of $10,000 will go to the first competitor to reach Ketchikan without the aid of an engine. Second prize is a set of steak knives.
June 9, 2015
Newport – Local and International Visitors Drank the Blue and Pink Kool Aid
In a sea of boats, a sea of blue and pink was also part of the picturesque and vibrantly alive Newport, RI landscape during mid May’s Volvo Ocean Race stopover.
June 9, 2015
Rideau Canal National Historic Sites to Receive $39.4 Million
The National Marine Manufacturers Association Canada (NMMA Canada) has voiced its support for the Government of Canada investment in the Rideau Canal National Historic Sites, totaling $39.4 million, as announced by the Minister of the Environment, Hon. Leona Aglukkaq, and MP Gord Brown.
June 9, 2015
An Adventure of a Lifetime: the Transatlantic Race 2015
Whether out to set records or tick another box on the bucket list, the 41 registered entries in the Transatlantic Race 2015 all have one thing in common: they will be undertaking the adventure of a lifetime as they sail a stretch of 2,800 nautical miles from Newport Rhode Island’s Castle Hill Light to The Lizard, the most southerly point on mainland Great Britain…
June 9, 2015
2015 C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta
In a couple of weeks sailors from across the USA, Canada and the US Virgin Islands will be converging on Newport RI to take part in the 13th annual C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta…
June 9, 2015
Jeanneau America Staff Sailing Team 1st in Class, 2nd Overall
In a fleet of over 40 boats, Jeanneau America Staff Sailing Team, in a Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 (Invictus) handily won her class and placed 2nd overall on corrected time. This is the first major regatta for…
June 9, 2015
On-the-Water Boat Show Kingston, June 12-14
George’s Marine & Sports Kingston is hosting their annual On-The-Water Boat Show & Sale. Here’s your opportunity to test drive a runabout, deck boat, pontoon, fishing and/or cruiser. This 3-day event will …
June 9, 2015
Quality Time at the Prince Rupert Rowing and Yachting Club
Canadian Yachting’s Mark Collett was lucky enough to be able to spend some time this week at the Prince Rupert Rowing and Yachting Club, located in Cow Bay and a five minute walk from downtown Prince Rupert, B.C. The PRRYC is one of the oldest Yacht Clubs in Canada.
June 9, 2015
Blue Flag Canada Program
Blue Flags are awarded to beaches and marinas that meet strict criteria for water quality, environmental education, environmental management, and safety and services.
June 9, 2015
Join Jack Pady Marine for Their Annual In-Water Boat Show: June 13 and 14
Hindson Marina is hosting the annual Jack Pady Marine In-Water Boat Show June 13 and 14, 2015 from 10am to 6pm.
June 9, 2015
Sally Helme Honoured with Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award
Sally Helme, of Newport, RI and publisher of Bonnier Corp.’s Cruising World and Sailing World magazines, has been honoured with the 2015 Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award. Presented by National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) and Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), the honour recognizes an individual with a record of achievement in inspiring, educating, and enriching the lives of women through sailing.
June 1, 2015
2nd Annual Port Credit Spring Boat Show a Success
The second annual Canadian Yachting Magazine Port Credit Spring Boat Show was held over the weekend at the Port Credit Village Marina.
May 27, 2015
Neptunus 62 Launch Sneak Peek
CY’s Andy Adams and John Armstrong were on hand recently for this sneak peek of the launch of the Neputunus 62 at Neputunus Yachts in St.Catharines ON…
May 27, 2015
North South Nautical Group Inc. Welcomes Elif Hanhan Yener
Mike Burns, President of North South Nautical Group Inc., recently announced that Elif Yener has joined the North South Yacht Sales division. “We are pleased that Elif has decided to join the NSYS group. As an avid boater, combined with a successful yacht sales background, Elif is a great addition to our sales team.” stated Burns.
May 27, 2015
OptiMax Diesel Reporting for Duty
Mercury Racing® is well known for its line of high performance consumer and race outboards. For the United States government, the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin-based company released a second “stealth” outboard today that will be rarely seen: the OptiMax Diesel. Developed for the U.S. Department of Defense, this exclusive spark ignited, direct fuel injected two-stroke runs on ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel, which is readily available around the globe.
May 27, 2015
Boat For Hope Prepares to Set Sail
Boat for Hope is a Variety “fun-raising” and fundraising event with many ways for supporters to participate.