May 11, 2016
Safe Boating Awareness Week 2016 Wrapping Up
North American Safe Boating Awareness Week 2016 is winding up this weekend but keep the message in mind all season long…
May 11, 2016
Victoria Inner Harbour Boat Show a Success Under Sunny Skies
The Victoria Inner Harbour Boat Show hosted by the British Columbia Yacht Brokers Association was a great success again this year…
May 11, 2016
Sneak Peek into June 2016 Issue of Canadian Yachting
The June 2016 issue of Canadian Yachting magazine is chock full of enough reading material to keep you informed until our Fall issue arrives…
May 11, 2016
Wear Your Lifejacket to Work Day – May 20
The event will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2016. The actual times will vary from event site to event site so be sure and check out the exact time in advance…
May 10, 2016
CY Featured Video – 1-10-1 in Cold Water
1-10-1 will save your life in cold water. Watch the video…
May 10, 2016
May 2016 Rendezvous: Sea Shanties, Poets Cove, Pender Island
Mark your calendar for May 21 – 23: the May Rendezvous, Poets Cove, Pender Island! Arrive Friday evening or anytime Saturday before the 4:00 Happy Hour. The official Rendezvous agenda starts at 4:00 on Saturday…
May 10, 2016
Beneteau Expands Dealer Network in Midwest
Laurent Fabre, President of Beneteau America, unveils the expansion plan of Beneteau Sailboat distribution in the Midwest…
May 10, 2016
Victoria Esquimalt Harbour Society
Canadian Yachting recently met up with Hannah Horn at the Massive Marine Garage Sale in Victoria. As President of the Victoria Esquimalt Harbor Society, Hannah was on hand to increase the awareness and promote the activities of the Society…
May 10, 2016
2 for 1 Promo Until June 30 with Parks Canada Waterways
From May 20th to June 30th, 2016 double your fun in Canada’s Historic canals. See offers below for both Quebec and Ontario and details for taking advantage of those right up until the end of June…
May 10, 2016
Summer Sailstice 2016 – June 18 and 19
Registered sailors are entered to win prizes and can enter their sailing plans, create an event or join an event here…
May 10, 2016
2016 and 2017 J/24 Championships Race Committee Announces Sponsors
The 2016 and 2017 J/24 Championships Race Committee is pleased to announce Humberview Chevrolet Buick GMC & Motorsports Brands and Humberview Volkswagen on behalf of DriveHG.ca as Title Sponsors of the J/24 2016 North American Championship and J/24 2017 World Championship held at the Port Credit Yacht Club of Mississauga…
May 10, 2016
Fluid Motion Honoured as Manufacturer of the Year
Builder of Ranger Tugs and Cutwater Boats one of the fastest-growing manufacturers in the recreational boating industry…
May 10, 2016
Kevin Biskaborn of Fanshawe Yacht Club
Over the past few years, Kevin Biskaborn has been a significant contributor to the Fanshawe Yacht Club and its Sailing School..
May 10, 2016
Kits Coast Guard Base Officially Reopens
With little fanfare, the Canadian Coast Guard base in Kitsilano reopened on Sunday, three years after the controversial closure of the facility by the federal government…
May 10, 2016
Oil Spills in Your Backyard
Vancouver hosted the Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference this month, the Province’s new spill legislation was debated on the floor of the legislature, and Georgia Strait Alliance published an eye-opening report about the health and economic consequences of major oil spills on coastal communities…
May 10, 2016
How Infecting Carp With Herpes Can Help Save Dying River Systems
Once the carp are infected with CyHV-3, the virus multiplies over the next seven days or so…
May 10, 2016
Largest Viking Ship in the World Sets Sail for Toronto
A courageous crew of sailors from around the world set sail last week aboard the world’s largest Viking ship…
May 10, 2016
Whale-watching Catamaran Repowered by Eco-friendly Volvo Penta Engines
When it came time to replace the old engines in his whale-watching vessel, Capt. Joe Nazar chose Volvo Penta and has enjoyed the benefits of improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, reduced noise levels and better performance ever since…
May 10, 2016
Beneteau’s Website Has Had a Makeover
Beneteau has launched the new Beneteau website, redesigned with a fresh look and an enhanced navigation experience.
May 10, 2016
Cold Water Survival
Landing suddenly in cold water will take your breath away and can compromise your ability to survive. The 1-10-1 principle will help you get through an accidental immersion…
May 10, 2016
Boat Yard Profile – Shining Waters Marine
Shining Waters Marine, located near the Head of St Margaret’s Bay is a relatively new facility but has grown to be one of the largest full service marine yards in the region…
May 10, 2016
Dealer Profile – White Water Marine
Located on a spacious lot just off Highway 101 outside of Halifax, White Water Marine is a family business in the truest sense.
May 10, 2016
The Vikings Are Coming
It has been a thousand years or so since Leif Eriksen arrived in North America and landed at the northern tip of Newfoundland.
May 10, 2016
Chester Race Week
Preparations are well underway at the Chester Yacht Club for this summer’s Chester Race Week.
May 10, 2016
Yacht Club – Indian Point Yacht Club
Here in the Maritimes we are home to the oldest yacht club in Canada, the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron, and we also host one of the newest.
April 27, 2016
Canadian Artists, Philanthropists, and Athletes Set New Record for Waterkeeper Gala
Four hundred influential artists, philanthropists, athletes, and business leaders set a new fundraising record at the 5th Annual Waterkeeper Gala in Toronto last Thursday, April 21…
April 27, 2016
Join us in Vancouver for the CPS-ECP Annual Conference October 25-30th
The Vancouver 2016 National Conference for Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons begins Tuesday October 25 until Sunday October 30, 2016 at the spectacular Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre…
April 27, 2016
Boating Safety Equipment Education and Flare Disposal Days Help Boaters
Every year thousands of boaters go out on the water without the proper safety equipment that is required by law. This equipment can be of great benefit and comfort and can mean the difference between a great day out on the water and a potential disaster…
April 27, 2016
Highest Attendance to Date for New Brunswick’s Largest Boat Show
Boating enthusiasts descended on the Moncton Coliseum Complex for the 2016 edition of the Moncton Boat Show, which took place April 1-3, 2016…
April 27, 2016
Harbours and Niche Ports of Cape Breton
A view of the coastal waterways on Cape Breton Island and all they have to offer…
April 27, 2016
Featured Video: 2016 Waterkeeper Gala
On the heels of Earth Day last week this film from the Waterkeeper gala on April 21st provides some of the most compelling visuals and facts yet seen for everyone’s participation in keeping all of our waters swimmable, drinkable, fishable and boatable…
April 26, 2016
Spinlock Named as Winner of Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Spinlock has been handed Britain’s top business award for its part in boosting the country’s international trade. Spinlock has been named as the winner of a coveted Queen’s Award for Enterprise for our domination in the global sailing market.
April 26, 2016
Underwater Drone Follows and Films Scuba Divers
Many aerial drones now feature a Follow Me mode – that’s where they can be instructed to autonomously fly along above you and shoot video as you ski, cycle, run or otherwise move about. However, what happens if you’re a scuba diver? Well, in the near future, you might buy an iBubble…
April 26, 2016
Results of the 35th Patos Island Race
Hosted by the Sidney North Sannich Yacht Club the 35th running of The Patos Island Race is in the books…
April 26, 2016
IJC Survey: Great Lakes Citizens Value the Great Lakes for Drinking Water, Recreation and as Treasured Natural Resource
Eighty-five percent of Great Lakes citizens believe protecting the Great Lakes is highly important, according to one of the largest surveys ever conducted on public perception of the world’s largest freshwater system…
April 26, 2016
Introducing Georgian Harbour Yacht Sales Inc
Gerry Zidner is excited and pleased to announce the launch of Georgian Harbour Yacht Sales and his new office location at Beacon Bay Marina, Penetanguishene Harbour, Georgian Bay…
April 26, 2016
Petition to Keep the Comox MCTS Station Open
This is a privately started petition from Change.org seeking to stop the closure of the Comox MCTS station…
April 26, 2016
Rule Changes to Racing Rules of Sailing will Affect Support Teams
New rules for racing around waypoints and match racing are now live. For 2017, look for rules that cover those on the sidelines. A revised The Racing Rules of Sailing will be distributed later this year, and the revised rules will take effect on January 1, 2017, and remain in effect until December 31, 2020…