February 27, 2014
Pender Island Campaign Protects Brooks Point
With the completion of a Pender Islands community fundraising campaign, a prime section of South Pender waterfront between Brooks and Gowlland Points has been protected as parkland.
February 27, 2014
Waggoner Guide Offers Alaska Flotillas and Seminars
For the first time, the publishers of the Waggoner Cruising Guide are offering guided flotilla cruises up the Inside Passage to Ketchikan, Alaska – the ideal introduction to this major West Coast adventure for boaters who’d prefer to tackle it in company.
February 27, 2014
Waggoner Cruising Guide Updated, Expanded for 2014
With each new edition, the publishers of this annual guide to cruising the West Coast from South Puget Sound to Southeast Alaska update, expand and improve its content and coverage. The 2014 edition includes the usual updates on hundreds of marinas, destinations and facilities along the coast, plus expanded sections on Haida Gwaii and Ketchikan, a major update on Vancouver Island’s West Coast, and new destinations along BC’s North Coast.
February 27, 2014
Seattle Show Attendance Ticks Up
When the Seattle Seahawks advanced to the Super Bowl, Seattle boat show organizers, the Northwest Marine Trade Association and the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association, opted to close the show a day early for the historic game.
February 26, 2014
Friday Harbour Development on Lake Simcoe
Let me start by confessing that it’s not a billion-dollar bet–it’s more like $1.5 billion.You know how some people think the media is given to exaggeration, so we thought we’d understate this one for impact! It’s hard to imagine that much money in one place and it’s harder still to grasp the scope of the new Friday Harbour development that is taking place at Big Bay Point on Lake Simcoe in Ontario.
February 25, 2014
Bluewater Cruising Presents Canada Neptune and Venus Projects
March 18 2014, Dr. Kim Juniper, Associate Director for ONC Observatory Neptune Canada Project presents the Canada Neptune and Venus Projects.
February 25, 2014
Massive Marine Garage Sale Presented by the Maritime Museum of BC
The Maritime Museum of BC presents is annual fundraiser, the Massive Marine Garage Sale on Saturday, April 12th, 2014 from 9:00am — 1:00pm in the Pier A warehouse building at Ogden Point (the cruise ship terminal) on Dallas Road in Victoria.
February 25, 2014
Increased Attendance at 2014 Seattle Boat Show Despite Shorter Show
There’s much to celebrate in Seattle these days—not just the Seahawks bringing home the Vince Lombardi trophy, but for those in the recreational boating industry, the completion of an extremely successful 9-day Seattle Boat Show and strong January boat sales. When the Seahawks beat the 49-ers to advance to the Championship Game, the show organizers, the Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) and the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association (NYBA), made the unprecedented decision to close the show one day early for the historic game.
February 25, 2014
Row4Autism Increases Awareness
An avid hiker, recreational paddler and sports fisherman, John Carinha has always had a love for adventure and challenge. He’s climbed and stood atop Washington States three highest peaks, participated in triathlons, marathons and Grand Fondo’s. Being active is religion, and it’s engrained in his day to day life. Row4Autism was created by Carinha through the inspiration of his son Brandon.
February 25, 2014
Class Afloat Again Offers Floating Education for 2014
Class Afloat – West Island College International, a fully-accredited school based in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, offers one of the most unique experiential education programmes in the world. Our high school, University and Gap year students attain high standards in academic excellence, community service, leadership, and personal development through academic courses and cultural and historical port programmes, all while learning the intricacies of sailing a tall ship.
February 25, 2014
Invasive Species Summit at U of T
The second Terrestrial Invasive Plant Species (TIPS II) meeting will be held at the University of TorontoMississauga on 6-8 August 2014. We are inviting presentations on the ecology, evolution, impacts, and management ofplants invading terrestrial systems in Ontario, Canada and surrounding areas.
February 25, 2014
Helmut Dressler will be Well Remembered
Fellow boater and Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre Marina Four Dock Master Helmut Dressler passed away on Thursday February 20, 2014. Helmut would have been 75 on March 15th.
February 24, 2014
Planning Your BIG Adventure Cruise
When it’s time to stretch your cruising range, here’s how to make your big cruise happen.Have you dreamed of stretching your cruising range from home waters to a legendary destination, chartering in an exotic locale, or cutting shore ties for an extended coastal or offshore passage? An adventure cruise like these can reward you with an unforgettable experience. The rewards may be based on special scenery, a unique or distant destination, skills and confidence gained by stretching your range, or a special event encountered along the way. Your cruise may be special for its length, its challenges and learning opportunities, or the make-up of the crew. Cruising with family, children, grandchildren and even parents can make an adventure cruise special.
February 7, 2014
Bigger is better this year at the London Boat Fishing and Outdoor Show
The Western Fair District will be filled to the brim with The London Boat Fishing and Outdoor Show offering even more boats, RVs and outdoor experiences than ever before. Under new management, Continuum Productions, producers of the Central Ontario Boat Show & Sale have created a show experience featuring many of the Provinces top boat brands recreational power products, marine & fishing accessories.
February 7, 2014
The Hamilton Boat Show Runs From February 14 to 17, 2014
Central Ontario Boat Show & Sale (Hamilton Boat Show), February 14-17 (Family Day Weekend) is held at the Careport Centre in Hamilton. This is the show’s 4th year, and everything indicates that it’s going to be even bigger and better than last year.
February 7, 2014
Fractional Yachting Opportunity in Toronto
At the Toronto Boat Show I met Howie Colt, owner of Toronto-based Gone Sailing Adventures-Yacht Time (GSA). Howie is a long-time charter captain and local innovator in “fractional yachting”, allowing boaters to enjoy big, beautiful craft without the high cost of ownership.
February 7, 2014
Sails Away! Countdown for the 34th Annual St.Maarten Heineken Regatta
Three Days of Competition, Concerts, Events and Island Fun. Sailors and enthusiasts: get ready for some yacht racing and fun in the sun during the 34th Annual St. Maarten Heineken Regatta taking place March 6-9, 2014, with musical performers LMFAO, of “Party Rock” fame, headlining the event.
February 7, 2014
Strong Attendance, Sales Highlight Vancouver Boat Show
With steady attendance, motivated shoppers, and strong boat and retail sales, the 2014 Vancouver International Boat Show appeared to forecast a positive year ahead for the West Coast recreational boating industry. This year, VIBS moved to new dates – January 22-26 ¬– from its traditional slot in early February, which conflicted with BC’s new Family Day long weekend. While total attendance at the indoor and floating venues was
February 7, 2014
Offshore Sailing School founders receive Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s National Chairman’s Citation
Offshore Sailing School founders and owners Steve and Doris Colgate, were recently presented with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s National Chairman’s Citation at the annual Fantasy Sail Celebration held at South Seas Island Resort in Florida.
February 6, 2014
Chris-Craft Unveils Launch 36 at Miami Boat Show 2014
Chris-Craft invited us to the unveiling of the all new Launch 36 at a press conference at the Miami International Boat Show at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 13th. The Launch 36 was not only the newest and largest addition to the Launch line-up for Chris-Craft, but Chairman Stephen Julius and President Steve Heese spoke to how this boat is a new concept for the brand.
February 6, 2014
Northwest Boat Travel Guide Updated for 2015
One of the Pacific Northwest’s popular annual port-to-port guides, Northwest Boat Travel is now in its 36th year. The 2014 edition is freshly updated and expanded to include resources such as Lat/Long coordinates for many marinas and mooring facilities.
February 5, 2014
Revised Safety Regs Open Swiftsure Lightship Race to Smaller Boats
Registration is now open for the 71st running of the Pacific Northwest’s major annual sailing event, the Swiftsure International Yacht Race. Sailed out of Victoria’s Inner Harbour May 24-26, Swiftsure incorporates overnight and one-day races on four separate courses in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, as well as pre- and post-race festivities in Victoria.
February 5, 2014
New Marina Opens on North Arm
The Lower Mainland’s newest marina, Milltown Marina on the North Arm of the Fraser River, has opened for business in stages over the fall and winter. Boats began occupying the Marpole marina’s 227 wet berths last fall and its new marine service centre opened in January. A 200-space dry stack facility, a centrepiece of the facility, is slated to go into operation this month, and The Hatch Restaurant is expected to open in March. Milltown Yacht Sales, an affiliate of Fraser Yacht Sales of
February 5, 2014
VIBS Exhibitor Contest Awards 50’ Moorage Slip
John Ferris of New Westminster “took home” a 50’ marina slip from this year’s Vancouver International Boat Show. The one-year lease was his prize in a draw held by exhibitor Blue Heron Marina Estates, a new condominium and marina development on the main arm of the Fraser River in East Richmond.
January 28, 2014
VIBS Upbeat With Strong Attendance And Sales In New Time Slot
With steady attendance, motivated shoppers, reports of strong boat and retail sales plus unseasonably sunny weather to keep everyone smiling, the 2014 Vancouver International Boat Show apparently marked another positive milestone for the West Coast boating market.
January 21, 2014
Crossing the Line – On the Good Ship Looney
Wendy Loat discovered sailing via her ski club and went on to crew for her then boyfriend in the 1981 Thunderbird Worlds. When I first met Wendy, she was helping that bf – a knowledgeable instructor and fleet coach – to demonstrate how flat sail cloth could be formed into curves at a racing clinic (we’ll skip the fine details, if you don’t mind.)
January 20, 2014
Dehler 38 is Named European Boat of the Year in the Performance Cruiser Category
The new Dehler 38 has won one of the most coveted international prizes in the water sports sector – the title of “European Boat of the Year”. A total of five candidates competed for the title this year in the Performance Cruiser category, where a jury of experts from the major European sailing magazine decides who will win the race.
January 17, 2014
Take the Boating Ontario Survey to Improve Boating in Ontario
The Boating Ontario Association asks you to take just 20 minutes to fill in their survey of your experiences and wishes for Ontario’s locks, canals and waterways to improve boating in Ontario.You could win one of 3 prizes. First prize is a 2014 Season Pass for locking and boating on the canals while the second and third prizes are two tickets to a Toronto Leafs / Ottawa Senators hockey game.
January 13, 2014
Canadian Yachting Magazine at the 2014 Toronto International Boat Show
Good crowds and an upbeat attitude characterized the first few days of the 2014 Toronto International Boat Show and the Canadian Yachting magazine booth has been a busy place! Dealers say that serious buyers were out and on opening day, the parking lots were close to full just two hours after opening. Crowds were steady all day.Again, Canadian Yachting magazine set up our “CYNN” boat show news network video studio and we
January 13, 2014
Tell Tale Productions Presents the Documentary ‘Lucky to Be Alive’
Atlantic Canada has a rich maritime history and tragedy at sea has always been part of that legacy. Communities all around the Maritimes remember those who perished on the water. But they also celebrate the remarkable people who have come face to face with the ocean at its worst and – against all odds – managed to survive.Lucky to be Alive is a half hour documentary that shares amazing stories from people who narrowly escaped death at sea and the rescuers who risk their lives to save others. These courageous individuals give insight into what it’s
January 10, 2014
Cruisers’ 328 Sport Series Bow Rider Crowned 2013’s Boat of the Year
Boating Magazine has bestowed the 328 Sport Series with its coveted Boat of the Year award for 2013. Editor’s named the vessel “Boat of the Year” after reviewing performance data and commentary from the magazine’s Tech Team. In all, the group assessed approximately 100 vessels between 30 and 70 feet. Each test considers a boat’s construction, design, styling, performance, and adherence to the standards set by the American Boat and Yacht Council. Boats in contention must also meet the demands of the mission for boats in their category. The 328 SS was chosen because
January 3, 2014
New Jet Boat Models From Rec Boat Holdings, LLC
Rec Boat Holdings has rolled out two additional jet models for their Glastron and Scarab brands. The Glastron GT207 and the Scarab 215 follow after the introduction of their smaller sister models, GT187 and Scarab 195, respectively. The company announced an aggressive launch plan last May for both brands and has not disappointed. The introductory models were in production within four months and now the expansion to each brand offering comes only eight months after announcing the entry into jet propulsion models. All are
January 3, 2014
Special Features of the 2014 Toronto International Boat Show
There is always something for everyone at the Toronto Boat Show and 2014 proves to be no exception. Download the free Digital Toronto Boat Show Guide and learn what’s new this year. For families, couples, old boat enthusiasts, water sport aficianados, paddlers and those who are new to boating, the Toronto International Boat Show has everything.
January 3, 2014
North Pacific Yachts Launches New 49 Pilothouse
North Pacific Yachts of Delta BC will have the first example of its new 49′ Pilothouse on display on the Lake Union docks at the Seattle Boat Show January 24-February 2. The NP49 is a new design that incorporates the principles and features of NPY’s other successful models to provide comfortable and economical cruising. It will be finished with a hand-crafted teak interior, including teak and holly floors, granite countertops, routed cabinet trim and other fine touches. The full-beam salon provides a
January 3, 2014
Catch CY Contributors on Stage at Vancouver and Seattle
Several Canadian Yachting contributors are featured on seminar stages at the 2014 Vancouver and Seattle Boat Shows: William Kelly, co-author of Best Anchorages of the Inside Passage, Mark Bunzel, publisher of the Waggoner Cruising Guide, Amanda Spottiswoode, author of South Islander – Memoirs of a Cruising Dog, recounts “Tales, Triumphs and Tribulations of Cruising the West Coast with Dogs on Board”
January 3, 2014
Mark Your Calendar: Vancouver Boat Show January 22-26
Western Canada’s premiere boat show, the Vancouver International Boat Show, rings in 2014 with a new, earlier set of dates. From Wednesday to Sunday, January 22-26, the 52nd annual event kicks off the boating season with more than 250 exhibitors showcasing a huge selection of boats and gear. Indoors at BC Place and on the docks at Granville Island Maritime Market, show-goers will find hundreds of boats, family-friendly activities, an expanded seminar program and great deals on the latest marine products.
January 3, 2014
What’s New at The 2014 Seattle Boat Show?
There is a lot to look at and take in at the Seattle Boat Show (Indoors +Afloat) and always something new for boating enthusiasts of every persuasion. The 2014 Show will be notable for a number of new boat brands, brands returning who have been absent from the Show for a few years and more than 35 new accessories exhibitors in the East Hall and Concourse. The Seattle Boat Show is the largest show on the West Coast and the third largest in the U.S., and as such it is often the place where manufacturers choose to debut their new models. 2014 is no exception.
January 2, 2014
Modern-Day Mainship Counts on Yanmar Marine Diesels
With the promising 2013 debut of the first Marlow-Mainship 32, the future looks bright for Marlow-Hunter. This affordable yet upscale trawler is the first launch since Marlow acquired the Mainship molds and rights in 2012. It reflects a masterful fusion of Marlow prestige and iconic Mainship tradition. Dependable Yanmar diesels are the sole power choices for Marlow-Mainship models, supplied by marine industry specialist Mastry Engine Center. With Yanmar power found on many previous Mainship builds, this new launch brings the two back together again.
January 2, 2014
If You Are Thinking of Chartering in Europe You May Need an International Certificate of Competency (ICC)
As you may be aware, it is now mandatory to hold a recognised International Certificate of Competency (ICC) if you wish to charter a boat in certain European countries. It is generally required for the inland and coastal waters of Mediterranean countries. In Northern Europe and Scandinavia the ICC is generally not required, but it is strongly advised to check with any European or eastern bloc country that you wish to charter in before you leave.