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.
May 27, 2015
Canada’s Largest Spring in-water Boat Show Docks at Port Credit Village Marina May 29 – 31
Canada’s largest spring in-water boat show docks at Credit Village Marina May 29, 30 and 31st, showcasing more than 70 boats, exhibits and special events and providing Ontario boaters with a head-start on summer.
May 27, 2015
CPS Benefits from Cowan Foundation’s 20 Years and $20 Million Celebration
2015 marks a momentous year for The Cowan Foundation as we celebrate two significant milestones – 20 years of building community and 20 million dollars in donations.
May 27, 2015
Help Earth Day Canada Recognize Local Environmental Heroes
Earth Day Canada has launched the 2015 Hometown Heroes Award Program!
May 27, 2015
Penetanguishene Gets $2.8 Million for Champlain Legacy Park
A man dressed as French explorer Samuel de Champlain introduces speakers during the announcement of $2.8 million in funding for the legacy park in Penetanguishene.
May 27, 2015
Larson Fx Pro Promotional Team Expands – Moves North Into Canada
The Larson FX promotional team has added four more members, Paul Hall, Anthony Cameron, Martin Pedneault, Ken Loya to support the growing Larson FX user base in and around Ontario and Montreal, Canada.
May 27, 2015
Canadian Yachting at 2015 Volvo Ocean Race
As the Publisher of Canadian Yachting Magazine I sometimes get to go behind the scenes and see how the boating community works and sometimes get to see how boats are built and races run…
May 27, 2015
Easter Seals Regatta Registration Open
Registration for skipper and boat sponsors for the 2015 National Back Easter Seals Charity Regatta is now open. The annual fundraiser for Vancouver’s Easter Seals House sails July 18th at Royal Vancouver Yacht Club Jericho.
May 27, 2015
Join the Heart of the Action – Race the Cape – July 12 to 18, 2015
Let your sailing adventure begin with five days of challenging point to point racing over 175 nautical miles in beautiful Cape Breton Island. Enjoy seven nights of legendary food, hospitality and entertainment.
May 27, 2015
Battery Point Breakwater Lighthouse, Nova Scotia
Battery Point Breakwater Lighthouse, Nova Scotia
May 25, 2015
Sensational Summer Shows
You don’t have to be a boat lover to have a wonderful day visiting a summer antique and classic boat show, or one of Canada’s numerous marine museums. A chance to smell the fresh varnish and take in the rich woods and classic designs can make for a memorable day in the sun and there is usually something of interest for every member of the family, from the youngest to the oldest. The following article is by no means a complete rundown of the summer antique and classic boat shows and marine museums, but these are a few of the shows and museums that we love the best. It’s certainly worth planning a trip to the ones that are nearby for you.
May 25, 2015
ACBS Toronto, Summer Boat Show, Gravenhurst, Ontario
The theme for the ACBS Toronto Chapter, Summer Boat Show that will be held in Gravenhurst, Ontario on July 11, 2015 is The Disappearing Propeller Boat, commonly called a “Dippy”. These double-ended skiffs were among the earliest gasoline powered boats. The name Disappearing Propeller Boat is because the propeller is on a jointed shaft so the helmsman can pull a lever and lift it into a housing, allowing the boat to glide over logs and rocks – the propeller disappears when danger looms. Typically, this is a wonderful show with up to 100 of the very finest boats tied up at the docks in the water, doing demonstration ‘fly-bys’ to delight the crowds. A public address system keeps the visitors informed about the boats that are passing by and other activities. There are far more boats on the land, art and gift kiosks, snacks and children’s activities too.
May 25, 2015
Canadian Canoe Museum, Peterborough, Ontario
The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough, Ontario is an engaging, family-friendly place that offers a fascinating look at Canadian history as seen from a canoe. The museum’s mission is to help you Discover the Heart of Canada.
May 25, 2015
Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston
This summer, make a point of visiting the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston. This interesting facility is the original Kingston drydock and Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A. McDonald laid the cornerstone as his last official act, 200 years ago this year. George Cuthbertson, one of the founders of C&C Yachts recently donated his personal collection of drawings and information to the museum. In the 1980s C&C Yachts was the world’s foremost sailboat builder.
May 25, 2015
Pumphouse Steam Museum, Kingston, Ontario
While the Osborne-Killey steam engine is a wonderful thing to see, we especially wanted to let you know that the steam launch Phoebe is on display there too. Built in 1914, the Phoebe is located under a timber frame structure built in 2008 by high school students and their teacher. The Phoebe is a 48-foot historic steam launch built in Kingston in 1914 by the Davis Dry Dock Company for the world renowned astronomer, inventor and instrument maker, Dr. John Brashear. John named the boat after his wife Phoebe Stewart.
May 25, 2015
Boldt Castle Yacht House – Gananoque, Ontario, Thousand Islands
When we stayed at the Gananoque Inn & Spa in Gananoque, Ontario, we could easily walk to the Thousand Islands Cruise Line docks to take the trip through the islands, stopping at Boldt Castle and then taking the side trip to the amazing Boldt Castle Yacht House. The Yacht House is spectacular and in excellent shape too. It was designed to take a large sailboat right inside, mast and sails up!
May 25, 2015
Antique Boat Museum, Clayton, New York
The Antique Boat Museum bills itself as North America’s premier freshwater nautical museum. It enjoys a spectacular location in the Thousand Islands on the St Lawrence River and the museum has a 4.5 acre campus with 1500 feet of shoreline for their enormous collection of boats. More than 100 boats are on display every day of the year and through the summer, you can go out for a speedboat ride on the St. Lawrence, row a wooden St. Lawrence, skiff, take boatbuilding classes or sailing lessons.
May 25, 2015
Vancouver Wooden Boat Festival, Granville Island, Vancouver, B.C.
More than just a show, the 2015 Vancouver Wooden Boat Festival on Granville Island, Vancouver will feature a floating exhibition of wooden boats, displays, hands-on boatbuilding and demonstrations, including knot tying and marlinspike seamanship. Hear some sea shanties (and sing along) or join in the workshops, listen to First Nations maritime storytellers, explore a replica of an 18th century Spanish long boat and far more including on-site wooden boatbuilding.
May 25, 2015
Victoria Classic Boat Festival, Victoria, B.C.
The Pacific Northwest on both sides of the border is blessed with an enormous number of traditional boats of all descriptions. Then, there are some amazing maritime non-profit organizations including the Maritime Museum of BC, Port Townsend Wooden Boat Foundation, SALTS, Seattle Centre for Wooden Boats, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, Victoria Tall Ships Society, Silva Bay Shipyard School and the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding to name a few, who support these traditional craft.
May 13, 2015
Vern Burkhardt, Chair of the 2015 Swiftsure Race
Bob Nicoll had the opportunity to speak with Vern Burkhards, Chair of this year’s Swifsure Race. Here is their conversation..
May 13, 2015
A Slice of Heaven on Lake Simcoe
Just an hour north of the GTA on Lake Simcoe, Friday Harbour promises to be the hottest all-season resort residence in Canada…–Advertorial–
May 13, 2015
Women’s Sailing Committee to Launch in Atlantic Canada
In 2013 data collected from clubs and sailing programs across Nova Scotia revealed that only 34% of sailors are female.
May 13, 2015
Sail Nova Scotia Instructor Clinics
Running until the the middle of June, Sail Nova Scotia will be holding Sail Canada Instructor clinics across the province.
May 13, 2015
Sneak Peek Into the Next Issue of Canadian Yachting Magazine
Canadian Yachting’s Summer 2015 issue includes some features you won’t want to miss. Take a stroll through the historical port of Cobourg, Ontario and then travel a little further west to Port Dover, with John Morris’ account of this popular destination…