June 22, 2016
Annual Georgian Bay Regatta Starts July 27th, 2016
The Georgian Bay Regatta (GBR) is a unique sailing event in Ontario. On an annual basis for the past 30 years, a fleet of 35 to 50 boats have participated in this adventure of racing and cruising various areas of Georgian Bay.
June 20, 2016
Nova Scotia Cousins Return Home After Maiden Voyage on Hand-built Schooner
Evan and Nick Densmore started working on their ship, the Katie Belle, about five years ago in Stewiacke…
June 20, 2016
Vintage Boat Show in Muskoka July 9, 2016
Save the date on July 9,2016 for the 36th Annual ACBS-Toronto Vintage Boat Show at the Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst, ON…
June 20, 2016
Arm Yourself With Key Information About Invasive Species
No matter what your summer pastime of choice, you can make a different in preventing the spread of invasive species. Protect your favourite hobby by arming yourself with information.
June 20, 2016
Women Dive Into the Technical at Women’s Sailing Conference
With a roster of new instructors and increasing interest in technical subjects, the 15th annual Women’s Sailing Conference drew over 100 women to the Corinthian Yacht Club on Saturday, June 4.
June 20, 2016
Celebrate Healthy Parks Healthy People – Free Day-Use on July 15
Last year, we kicked off the Healthy Parks Healthy People movement in Ontario Parks and this year, the celebrations continue…
June 20, 2016
2016 Sail West Championships at Gimli Yacht Club
Less than one month to go until the 2016 Sail Canada Sail West Championships kick off at Gimli Yacht Club! The event will be taking place from July 13-17, in Gimli, Manitoba.
June 20, 2016
Canadian 470 Sailors Jacob and Graeme Saunders Set for the Start Line in Rio
Sail Canada has announced that Jacob and Graeme Saunders (Chester, NS) have qualified for Rio 2016 in the men’s two-person 470 boat.
June 20, 2016
Featured Video: Launch Like a Boss
This video was made for AV-OG-TIL, a Norwegian NGO, working to reduce the harmful effects of alcohol…
June 20, 2016
Nova Scotia Web-Cams Isle Madame Webcam – Patreon Teaser
Nova Scotia Web-Cams has found a location for their first Patreon-funded webcam.
June 20, 2016
Accessibility and Enjoyment for All – Coastal Craft Wheelchair Accessible Yacht
Coastal Craft recently unveiled a 65-foot wheelchair accessible yacht that was built to order for an American couple…
June 20, 2016
Canadian School at Sea Offers $25,000 Scholarship for Young Sailors
Class Afloat has announced scholarship funding of $25,000 for young sailors interested taking their next school year to the world’s oceans.
June 20, 2016
Prince Edward Island
Motoring out of the Charlottetown Yacht Club, the engine purring below the cabin and the boat rocking slightly against the waves.
June 20, 2016
Several NS Sailors Taking Part in Newport to Bermuda Race
The 50th Newport to Bermuda race which began on Friday June 17th…
June 20, 2016
Boatbuilder: Samson Enterprises
Since the company was established in 1986 Samson Enterprises has been providing boat building and marine repair services to commercial and recreational mariners from their yard in Arichat on Isle Madame.
June 20, 2016
Destination Guysborough
Too often bypassed by yachts heading to and from Cape Breton, the town of Guysborough has,in the last few years,been transforming itself into a destination of note.
June 20, 2016
Mermaid Marine
While it may seem Awlgrip has been around forever the ubiquitous paint finish has only been seen as the go-to paint for yacht refinishing for the last 25 or so years.
June 6, 2016
Daily Engine Check on an MJM Yachts 40z
Join Chris Hughes of MJM Yachts as he steps us through this daily engine check on the MJM 40z…
June 6, 2016
Say, “Happy Father’s Day” With A PFD – Personal Floatation Device/Life Jacket
Boating has been an essential part of life for millions of Canadians. More than 100 Canadian men drowned last year and not all were weak swimmers according to the Canadian Safe Boating Council…
June 6, 2016
CPS-ECP Making Waves
CPS-ECP Squadrons, members and staff have been working hard to promote CPS-ECPand boating safety this spring. Here are a few of the headlines from across the country…
June 6, 2016
Dad’s Day On Board Is A Breeze With These 2016 Boating Accessories
Make your Dad’s day on board easier all season long with a Deluxe Trident Rod Holder, Come-On Board Handle and Shore Power Cable Holder from leading manufacturer Taco® Marine…
June 6, 2016
73rd edition of the Swiftsure International Yacht Race
206 yachts registered for the 73rd Edition Swiftsure International Yacht Race, making it one of the largest fleets in over a decade. The four long courses, with the longest being 138 nautical miles and one short course provide a real challenge for all sizes of yachts and multi-hulls.
June 6, 2016
Bluewater Cruising Upcoming Weather Forecasting Seminars
Forecasting and withstanding weather conditions are major aspects of cruising under sail and power, whether riding it out offshore, seeking safety in a protected anchorage, or avoiding being too close to a lee shore…
June 6, 2016
Steveston Lifeboat Needs Your Help: June 15th
The Steveston Lifeboat is a private vessel, owned by renowned marine artist and mariner, John Horton, who has volunteered the boat for Search & Rescue use in Steveston since 1988. The vessel has a rich heritage that started with the US Navy in Pearl Harbour in 1944…
June 6, 2016
Nova Scotia Schooner Association 2016 Gathering in Hubbards
In the summer of 1955 a group a schooner enthusiasts gathered on the harbour in Hubbards, NS to form the Nova Scotia Schooner Association (NSSA). This summer, 61 years later, the association’s members will be returning to Hubbards for their annual gathering…
June 6, 2016
Halifax Waterfront Marina Proudly flying the Blue Flag
The waterfront in Halifax has come a long way from the days when we had to climb fences around condemned wharves just to get ashore.
June 6, 2016
The Boat Shop Ltd.
While studying commerce at St. Mary’s University in Halifax, Chris LeBlanc found a useful sideline maintaining and repairing boats and motors. At first it was just for friends and family, but he soon found a growing demand for his services.
June 6, 2016
Boxing Rock Cup Set for June 18
Only a few more sleeps until Sail Nova Scotia hosts one of the most popular regattas of the year, the Boxing Rock Cup, formerly the Harbour Race.
June 6, 2016
7 Nova Scotia Athletes named to the Canadian Sailing Team
The sailors named are: Paul Tingley (Sonar), Corinne Peters (Radial), Erin Rafuse (49er FX), Jacob & Graeme Chaplin Saunders (470), Max Flinn (49er), and Allie Surette (470).
June 6, 2016
They’re Baaack
The Draken Harald Harfagre Expediton just arrived in North America at St. Anthony, Newfoundland not far from the location of the first known Viking settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows.
June 5, 2016
West Coast Fleming Fling
The 8th West Coast Fleming Fling took place at Port Sidney Marina, May 13th-15th in Sidney BC. This event was hosted by Chuck Hovey Yachts, Grand Yachts and Delta Marine.
June 5, 2016
COC Unveils Rio 2016 Canada Olympic House
Award-winning Canadian firm designs iconic Rio 2016 Canada Olympic House
June 5, 2016
Victoria Sailors Heading Down the Road to Rio
The countdown continues with only five months until the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and six months until the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
June 3, 2016
Doing Dusseldorf
BOOT, the Dusseldorf boat show, is often described as the largest in Europe. Its 17 (yes!) halls are divided up by category presenting a category of power, sail and miscellaneous…
June 2, 2016
WOW Regatta 2016
The 6th WOW Regatta will be held June 18th hosted at Etobicoke Yacht Club…
June 2, 2016
Nova Scotia’s Fox Harb’r Resort and BVI’s Scrub Island Resort Create Partnership
Fox Harb’r in Nova Scotia has entered into a unique partnership with Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina in the British Virgin Islands…
June 2, 2016
Canadians Target Podium at 2016 Para World Championships
The 2016 Para World Championships marks the final showdown between all the major players preparing for the Rio Paralympic Games in September…
June 2, 2016
Locking Etiquette
These notes on how to lock through are taken from the Canadian Power and Sail Squadron’s Basic Boating Course…
June 2, 2016
Redpath Waterfront Festival Welcomes the Royal Canadian Navy July 1-3, 2016
The Royal Canadian Navy comes to the Redpath Waterfront Festival, presented by PortsToronto, for the first time and will be stationed in Harbour Square Park from July 1 to 3…