March 23, 2016
Bluewater Cruising Hosts the Mid-Island Sail Training (MIST)
The Bluewater Cruising Association’s Vancouver Island Chapter is proud to host the third annual Mid-Island Sail Training (MIST) event in Nanaimo, May 14-15, 2016…
March 23, 2016
Send Us Your Story
People who live on boats are special. They have to be. Some mornings I wake up with drips on my face and last night’s reading book tangled with my glasses and yarn stash, and I am surprised that I still live aboard….
March 23, 2016
The Latest Digital Issue of Canadian Yachting is Now Available for You to View!
The April 2016 issue of Canadian Yachting magazine includes a beautiful West Coast destination, Swan Lake in B.C. by Linda Leitch, a colourful rundown of Clarity Nicoll’s experience competing in a major regatta in the BVI’s and Jennifer Harker’s Georgian Bay Cruise last summer…
March 23, 2016
A Start Has Been Made on BOOT 2017
“The next boot begins as soon as latest boot ends”: Petros Michelidakis is looking forward to the assignment he took over on 1. March as Director of the world’s largest water sports trade fair…
March 23, 2016
Heading North to Haida Gwaii in 2016?
Anna Maria Husband, Visitor Services Team Leader, Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve and Haida Heritage Site is pleased to announce that Parks Canada has decided to again offer its orientation sessions in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island this year…
March 23, 2016
Redpath Waterfront Festival July 1 to 3, 2016
Calling all mates! Celebrate Canada Day weekend with the Redpath Waterfront Festival, presented by PortsToronto as we launch the TALL SHIPS Challenge® Great Lakes Series…
March 23, 2016
Bytown Brigantine Tall Ships Adventure 2016
Bytown Brigantine Tall Ships Adventure welcomes youth ages 12-18 the opportunity to sail off on the most unique summer programming available, an adventure of a lifetime…
March 23, 2016
Improvements at the Shelburne Yacht Club
Since expanding their marina a few years ago, Shelburne Yacht Clubhas become a popular stop for cruising yachts on South-West Nova Scotia.
March 23, 2016
Lunenburg Harbour Continues Waterfront Improvements
Lunenburg has long been a must visit destination for tourists and this includes visiting yachts from all over the world…
March 23, 2016
Cameron Shipyard Schooner Update: Southward Bound
We told you about in the the Densmore cousins Evan and Nickin our Feb 11th newsletter…
March 23, 2016
Cape Breton Island
Cape Breton Island has been in the news lately as a possible escape destination for Americans fleeing a possible Trump presidency…
March 22, 2016
BoatUS Lobbies Florida Government to Veto Special Anchoring Carve Out
Allowing a select few to carve out their own special anchoring restrictions, and bypassing a pilot program designed to provide practical, uniform anchoring regulations statewide is a mistake, says BoatUS President Margaret Bonds Podlich in a letter sent today to Florida Governor Rick Scott.
March 22, 2016
Freedom Boat Club Launches First Canadian Franchise in Vancouver, BC
Freedom Boat Club has announced the appointment of its first international franchise operation in Vancouver, British Columbia…
March 22, 2016
HUGO BOSS Yachtsman Performs a Breathtaking New Stunt
British round-the-world sailor, Alex Thomson, has undertaken yet another breathtaking stunt with his racing yacht, the HUGO BOSS. The Skywalk is the third in a series of stunts that pushes the daredevil skipper to his limits and beyond ..
March 22, 2016
Sail America Presents 2016 Board of Directors
Sail America, the trade association for the U.S. sailing industry, elected two new members to its 2016 Board of Directors: Chris Doscher, Beneteau America and Kevin Murphy, NMMA, Ex-Officio…
March 22, 2016
Congratulations to Get Out on the Water
The annual Sail Canada Rolex Sailor of the Year Awards offer a premium opportunity to nationally recognize achievements and successes of Canadian sailors and organizations…
March 22, 2016
LOOR 300 2016 is Fast Approaching
Lake Ontario 300 Challenge Race takes place July 15 – 19, 2016.
March 22, 2016
Clean Regattas – Sailing Green
Sailors have long considered themselves shepherds of sustainability in an increasingly digital and performance-based world…
March 22, 2016
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Arrives in Qingdao, China to Rapturous Welcome
China’s Sailing City of Qingdao put on a spectacular display for the arrivals of the first four of twelve teams taking part in the world-famous Clipper Round the World Yacht Race…
March 16, 2016
CanAm Challenge at the Youngstown Yacht Club
The Youngstown Yacht Club is gearing up for the 3rd Annual “CanAm”…
March 16, 2016
Beaver Medal Nominations Open for Outstanding Contributions to Marine Sector
The Maritime Museum of British Columbia is once again inviting nominations for the SS Beaver Medal, an annual award that recognizes outstanding contributions to the marine sector…
March 16, 2016
Sail Canada’s Sailor of the Month – Rossi Milev
February marks a month full of midwinter championships with a flurry of competitive regattas hosted in the sunny state of Florida…
March 9, 2016
Canadian Power and Sail Squadron’s Recreational Vessel Courtesy Check Program (RVCC)
As we approach the start of the boating season, it’s a good time to prepare for and schedule your free vessel courtesy check…
March 9, 2016
Ready Set Wear It Registration is now open
The National Safe Boating Council, in partnership with the Canadian Safe Boating Council, invite boating safety professionals, the boating community and the media to participate in the seventh-annual “Ready, Set, Wear It!” Life Jacket World Record Day on Saturday, May 21, 2016..
March 9, 2016
Maritime Museum of BC Marine Garage Sale Fundraiser
The Maritime Museum of BC presents its annual fundraiser, the Massive Marine Garage Sale on Saturday, April 23rd, 2016…
March 9, 2016
A Look at What’s on the ‘Horizon’ for Le Boat in 2016
Le Boat, Europe’s number one self-skippered boating vacation company, is introducing a sleek new cruiser and expanding its popular boating flotilla cruises in Italy as part of its diverse offering for the 2016 season…
March 9, 2016
Second 750-Mile Race to Alaska: June 23, 2016
No motors, no support, all the way to Alaska…
March 9, 2016
Victoria Inner Harbour Boat Show takes place April 28th – May 1st, 2016
The Victoria Inner Harbour Boat Show is hosted by the British Columbia Yacht Brokers Association (BCYBA) and has grown to become the largest in-the-water boat show on the west coast…
March 9, 2016
Colin Mann of Lunenberg Yacht Club
Colin Mann recently stepped down from the Sail Canada Race Management Committee after many years of service. As a Sail Canada certified National Race Officer, he contributes to the on-water delivery of Lunenburg Yacht Club’s weeknight club races, and regattas through Nova Scotia…
March 9, 2016
3 Ways Around the World – A Nautical Adventure
The Maritime Museum of BC, (MMBC) located in Victoria, is holding a once-in-a-lifetime event on March 10, 2016, with three renowned adventurers…
March 8, 2016
Trent-Severn / Rideau Waterways Early Bird Lockage & Mooring Deals End March 31st
Early Bird Pricing on Seasonal Lockage Permit ends March 31st…
March 8, 2016
RC44 Bermuda Cup – Team Aqua Prevails Again
Day two of the RC44 Bermuda Cup threw up less rip roaring conditions. Instead the lighter, more shifty winds placed greater pressure on the tacticians and more emphasis on each crew’s finesse, rather than brute force and survival.
March 8, 2016
MD Marine Insurance is on the Move
The boating community is growing with people looking to relax, unwind and enjoy some fun on the water. MD Marine Insurance has been there to meet this growth and in turn hasgrown as well…
March 8, 2016
Centek BilgeKleen Filter System Prevents Overboard Discharge of Oil & Fuel
The Centek Industries BilgeKleen™ filter system automatically removes oil, gas, diesel fuel and other hydrocarbon pollutants from bilge water before it is discharged overboard…
March 8, 2016
Gear Up for Your Next Outdoor Adventure
The Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen’s Show gets many to turn their thoughts to Spring and all the outdoor activities that will be enjoyed as the warmer weather nears…
March 8, 2016
Garmin Releases Marine Software Update
Garmin just issued its latest marine software update. This free update is available to download now, and provides improved functionality and new features for several echoMAP, echoMAP CHIRP and GPSMAP series devices. ..
March 8, 2016
Boating BC is Appointed to the National Recreational Boating Advisory Council
Lisa Geddes has been appointed to the National Recreational Boating Advisory Council (NRBAC) as an independent stakeholder, for a three-year term…
March 8, 2016
Vancouver Island Cruising Experience (VICE) 2016
There is no preparation for going offshore quite like being offshore. You can do this by joining VICE 2016…
March 8, 2016
New Construction of the Bolsover Dam at Lock 37 on the Trent-Severn
Parks Canada update on work to replace the Bolsover water control dam at Lock 37 in the City of Kawartha Lakes…