October 8, 2014
Olympian Iain Percy backs participation drive in sailing at 13th International Sailing Summit
A trio of key speakers will address a global audience to demonstrate how inspiration and innovation can increase participation and generate business success. Olympic Gold Medallist Iain Percy OBE will welcome delegates from around the world to the International Sailing Summit (ISS) on 17 November 2014 and record-breaking quadriplegic sailor Hilary Lister and Rod Carr, Chairman of UK Sport will headline the Gala Dinner.
October 8, 2014
Rum & Rhythm Benefit – Ultimate Caribbean Epicurean Experience
What makes this year’s event so exciting is that we’re hosting it at the Ripley’s Aquarium – that in itself is worth the price of admission! (Single ticket $125; 2 – 9 tickets are $110 each; Groups of 10+ are $105 each. Included are all taxes, service fees on EventBrite.ca, entrance to the Ripley’s Aquarium for a private viewing and ALL your food, music, beverages, spirits and entertainment for the evening. Now where else can you find that on a Thursday night in downtown Toronto!
September 26, 2014
Andy Adams Reviews Yamaha’s Latest WaveRunners
Canadian Yachting magazine Editor Andy Adams has been hard at work reviewing Yamaha’s latest WaveRunners. The new VX Deluxe and VX Cruiser models feature greatly improved hull design for better ride and handling as well as Yamaha’s new RiDE dual throttle controls – a world’s first.
September 26, 2014
Register For Asian Carp Canada Webinar Series
Join the Invasive Species Centre for our first webinar in the Asian Carp Canada series. This informative Webinar, held on Thursday, October 9th at 10:00 am, titled “Asian Carp 101”, describes the four species of invasive Asian carps that have invaded the United States waterway systems and now threaten the Great Lakes.
September 25, 2014
Seventh Edition of St. Barth Cata Cup
In fewer than two months, Saint Barthélémy will host the seventh edition of the St. Barth Cata Cup, which will take place from November 19 to 23 in St. Jean bay. A keen fan of regatta, John Casey will be participating for the 6th time and hopes to use the opportunity to perfect his skills for the Olympics.
September 24, 2014
Machum Wins Laser Atlantic Coast Championships
Henry Machum from the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron captured the Laser Atlantic Coast Championships in late August at the regatta held in Maine.
September 24, 2014
Maritime Museum Signs Option for Steamship Terminal
After 49 years at Bastion Square, the Maritime Museum edges closer to Victoria's Inner Harbour waterfront! A six month option-to-lease has been signed for the causeway level of the Steamship Terminal, with Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA). The parties are keen to settle arrangements that would see the Maritime Museum celebrate a grand re-opening in 2015.
September 23, 2014
Whaleguide App : A New Dimension For Whale And Dolphin Guides
Are you interested in whales and dolphins? Do you want to know which species you may be able to see at your next holiday destination or which whale or dolphin you have observed?
September 23, 2014
And The Pink Boat Tour Rides Until October 5th
The PINK Boat Tour, was created by Andre Lamothe in March 2013 as a way of marketing Naden Boats while supporting the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Because each Naden Boat is individually painted with an electrostatic process, Andre was able to paint one single 14’ Naden Fisherman – hot PINK. He packaged it together with a 15hp Tohatsu outboard and Yacht Club trailer and along with the Ontario Naden Boat Dealers took it on the road.
September 23, 2014
Express Joystick System Ensures Precise, Smooth Docking
Confidently maneuvering a boat in challenging docking situations is simple with the Twin Disc Express Joystick System® (EJS™). Bringing intuitive, fingertip boat control to a new level, the EJS smoothly and simultaneously actuates and controls engines, transmissions and thrusters so users can effortlessly move the boat in any direction and even pivot it on its own axis. The Twin Disc EJS system fits diesel-powered, conventional driveline boats.
September 23, 2014
Newport International Boat Show Announces Edson Awards For Excellence In Portraying Company Image
Companies Honoured for Best Displays at Newport Boat Show
September 23, 2014
Bill Milne: Taking The Road Less Toxic
A three-year global trek, which included more or less driving from Nepal to Scotland, changed Bill Milne and the direction he took his father’s chemical products company.
September 23, 2014
Lightweight Sports Canoe Relies On Flax Fiber Reinforcement
Composites Evolution’s Biotex Flax materials have been successfully apply to Lake Constance’s Felcity freestyle canoe.
September 23, 2014
German Kayakers Reach Bering Sea From Hay River, N.W.T.
Four months after shoving off in their kayaks from Hay River, N.W.T., high school buddies Jan Kruger and Janosch Hagen have reached the Bering Sea in Alaska.
September 11, 2014
THE CHESTER International One Design NORTH AMERICANS
The first North Americans IOD competition to be hosted by the Chester IOD fleet took place on August 29th – August 31st in Mahone Bay and the harbour of Chester, Nova Scotia. Eight teams came from the IOD fleets across the United States and Bermuda with representatives from North East Harbour, Marblehead, Nantucket, Fishers Island, San Francisco, Bermuda and the host fleet of Chester.
September 10, 2014
Victoria Classic Boat Festival
The Pacific Northwest on both sides of the border is blessed with an enormous number of traditional boats of all descriptions. The wonderful craft – both yachts and workboats – are cared for by their owners and a supportive community of boatyards, trades people, and admirers.
September 10, 2014
Gunkholing in BC Offers Unlimited Explorative Opportunities
Gunkholing in BC Offers Unlimited Explorative Opportunities
September 10, 2014
A Larger, And Smaller, Clear Start™ Sailing Watch Range
Understanding that no two sailors are alike, Ronstan has just expanded its Clear Start sailing watch range with two new styles and five new models designed specifically for sailors. They include a new smaller size watch that is perfect for women and youth sailors, as well as two attractive new stainless steel models for sophisticated yet functional everyday use.
September 10, 2014
C&C Yachts Unveils First Video of C&C 30 One Design
…Allowing fans to experience this racing yacht for themselves
September 10, 2014
Never Swim in a Marina – Lake Fatalities Highlight Need for Electrical Safety
Thankfully, we have not heard any reports of fatalities in Canada, but a recent accident involving a dockside electrocution at Lake Cumberland in Kentucky, along with swimming fatalities over the Fourth of July holiday last year, underscore the dangers when water and electricity mix. The common element in these unfortunate accidents was electrical current entering the water from boats or docks.
September 10, 2014
What Can You Do to Prevent Electrocution and ESD?
It was a Sunday afternoon just over a week ago when 13-year-old Sarah Grace Tellifero was enjoying the last days of summer with three friends, swimming near a boathouse on a local lake. Sadly, when Sarah went to grab a boarding ladder on a pontoon boat to climb out of the water, she was electrocuted. A 17-year old was also shocked but survived. Tensas Parish Sheriff Ricky Jones told reporters that the accident looked as if it had been caused by a boat lift that had shorted out and electrified the pontoon boat’s ladder. Other swimmers in the same area had previously reported feeling a tingling sensation when jumping into the water.
September 10, 2014
Fugawi Announces Fugawi Aboard Quilted Raster Charts For U.S. And Canadian Waters
Fugawi Aboard, a groundbreaking new product from Northport Systems Inc. has just been launched. Designed with new technology, Fugawi Aboard combines U.S. and Canadian raster charts, based on National Oceanic
September 10, 2014
C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta
The 2014 Clagett Regatta video tells the story.
September 10, 2014
Marine Heaters All You to Stretch the Boating Season
Equipped with the right heater, boaters can enjoy every glorious day on the water, right up to the end of the season. Cabins and compartments stay comfortable even in chilly weather with Marine Coolant Heaters and Air Heaters from Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America, Inc.
September 10, 2014
Sabre Begins Construction on its Largest Ever Yacht
When Sabre first began building 28 foot sailboats in 1970, there were very few large, owner operated motor yachts in use. Over the past forty+ years the fleet of large, private vessels has grown dramatically with new operating systems allowing owner operators to be the masters of their own yachts.
September 3, 2014
Port Credit In-Water Boat Show Celebrates Its 24th Year
The Port Credit In-Water Boat Show celebrates its 24th year at the Port Credit Harbour Marina – September 12-14th (note new dates). The only show of its kind on Lake Ontario, the Port Credit Boat Show is THE early fall boat show to attend. Walk the docks and view over 100 new and USED power and sailboats showcased by yacht brokers and dealers from the Port Credit Harbour Marina, Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Pickering, and Muskoka.
August 28, 2014
Maple Bay Yacht Club is Proud to Host the 59th Annual Labour Day Regatta!
This regatta is a designated Vancouver Island Racing Series (VIRS) event and as such the results will count towards the 2014 Vancouver Island Racing Series.
August 28, 2014
Welcome aboard (literally) for the 2014 Montreal In-Water Boat Show!
From September, 5th until the 7th, the Quebec Marine Association (QMA) will host the 5th edition of the Montreal In-Water Boat Show. The event will take place in the Old Port. For the 12 000 awaited visitors, this is a unique occasion to discover, free of charge, more than a hundred types of boats of all sizes in the heart of Montreal.
August 28, 2014
Chester Race Week 2014 – Down to the Wire
Sailors got off to a great start on the last day of competition here at Chester Race Week 2014. Conditions were great with a nice, steady southwest seabreeze, and winds of 15-20 knots. Most courses ended up finishing in a short range squall under black skies and rainy, blustery conditions. It passed quickly and blue skies returned in time for trophy presentations.
August 27, 2014
IFDS 2014 Event a Huge Success in Halifax, NS
Extremely close results in two of three classes made for an dramatic finish to the High Liner Foods IFDS Worlds 2014 at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Twenty five countries were represented at the combined world championships for disabled sailors.
August 27, 2014
TugFest Georgian Bay & Harbour Festival
TugFest Georgian Bay returned to the Midland Town Dock along with Midland Harbour Festival. Featuring more than 25 historical and distinctive work boats the weekend offered a full list of entertaining activities including, tug races with a spectacular parade of lights at dusk, the tug parade, on the water tug demonstrations, tours of the vessels, entertainment and exhibits on the docks. TugFest brings together a growing number of historic and distinctive vessels, some of which are truly Georgian Bay unique. The Midland Harbour Festival offered a wide array of arts, crafts, antiques and many events & activities.
August 27, 2014
True North Yachts Psychedelic Rendezvous 2014
The 2014 True North Yachts Psychedelic Rendezvous 2014 was a rousing success! Loyal participants attended for a weekend of fun activities at the Toronto Outer Harbour Marina.
August 27, 2014
Sailing Event On Saturday, September 6 To Raise Funds For Mobility-impaired Sailors
“When you leave your wheelchair on the dock and get into a boat, it’s freedom”
August 27, 2014
Bright, Solar-powered Light Sticks To Any Smooth Surface
Now is the right time to switch to solar-powered, internal lighting. The LightShip from Davis Instruments enables users to deliver portable, solar-powered LED lighting to boats, RVs, cabins or homes at a low cost. It also serves as a safety light in case of fire or other emergency when the electricity goes out, automatically illuminating a room during a power outage.
August 27, 2014
Imtra Launches New Sigma Powerled Down Light Range
Leading LED Manufacturer’s Newest Family of Fixtures Designed Specifically for Vessel Lighting Refits
August 27, 2014
PANGAEA survival suit: 2014 James Dyson Award Canadian entry
Developed by a young industrial design student from Humber College, the PANGAEA is the only all-in-one survival suit system for professional competitive yachters, providing flexibility of use and increased chance of survival, when faced with extreme distress situations.
August 17, 2014
Navy Point Expert Series Postponed Until Tuesday – Sept. 09
More boats, new shoreside and in-water exhibitors, seminars, docking classes and new food vendors
August 17, 2014
2014 National Bank Easter Seals Charity Regatta Raised $159,000!
We couldn't have done it without you. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much for your generosity and effort for the kids.
August 13, 2014
It Is With Great Sadness That the Crates Family Shares the News that Lloyd Crate Has Passed Away
It is with great sadness that the Crate Family announces the passing of our beloved Father, Grandpa and Poppy – Lloyd Crate. Surrounded by his loving family at his home, Lloyd left us early this morning at the age of 89 years young.