May 26, 2014
Great Weather, Hot Boats and a Good Time Had By All at the Port Credit Spring Boat Show
The Port Credit Spring Boat Show this past weekend was a huge success. With the weather cooperating the crowds were able to enjoy a terrific venue and browse the boats and exhibits available. Show organizers were thrilled with the number of people who came by to have a good time and check out the offerings.
May 26, 2014
Watch for Canadian Yachting’s New Onboard e-Newsletter!
CY Onboard is Canadian Yachting’s on point newsletter delivered right to your inbox every two weeks. What’s inside? News, stories, The Photo of the Week, CY Inbox sharing readers’ opinions, input from boaters across Canada. Once in a while we cover international stories from a Canadian perspective but mostly it’s all Canadian, all the time.
May 21, 2014
HANS FOGH – Remembering Canada’s Great Sailor and Sailing’s Great Friend
Hans M. Fogh was born March 8, 1938 and on March 14, 2014, Canada lost a great sailor, while the world of competitive sailing lost a great friend.Many people know that Hans Fogh was an Olympic medal winning sailor but he was far more than just that. We at Canadian Yachting have been deeply touched by his life as our leader, John Kerr, was Fogh’s long-time sailing partner and close friend. We are anxious to share with our readers, a review of the many and very significant accomplishments Fogh achieved during his lifetime. It is an impressive legacy indeed and one that may well have touched you, even if you didn’t know Hans Fogh personally.You probably do know he was an Olympic Medal winning sailor for Canada, but you might not have known that Hans Fogh had also been an Olympic Medal winner for Denmark, his homeland.
May 20, 2014
Ted Gozzard of Bayfield Yachts and Gozzard Yachts Has Passed Away
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Ted passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2014. As many of you know, it has been a difficult struggle for both Ted and Jan since his stroke almost 5 years ago… but even so he kept on adding value to every one’s lives right until the end.
May 14, 2014
Promoting Safe Boating Practices to Canadians
North American Safe Boating Awareness Week will take place across Canada from May 17th to May 23rd, 2014. The purpose of this initiative, managed by the CSBC (Canadian Safe Boating Council) and its partners, is to promote safe and responsible boating practices to the estimated 16 million recreational boaters in Canada.
May 14, 2014
Is My Boat Too Small? – Safety Tips for the Long Weekend
Canadian long weekends offer infinite possibilities for us to get outside and enjoy our landscape. The May Victoria Day weekend is the traditional kick-off to summer here and after a long and arduous winter Canadians across the country are anxious to get out and soak up the elements. A longer than usual winter with a great deal of snow presents conditions on lakes and rivers that might be different than we are expecting. Here are some tips that are really worth you while to observe so that your first long weekend of the summer is safe and fun…
May 8, 2014
Eric Holden – Sailor of the Month, April
ISAF World Cup Mallorca was top of the agenda in April for members of the Canadian Sailing team as a record setting number of sailors flocked to Palma to flex their elite muscles. Isabella Bertold (RVYC) performed consistently well against a stacked Radial roster, placing 11th overall while Greg Douglas (RCYC) showcased several top ten race results throughout the event finishing 12th in the robust Finn fleet. Robert Davis (KYC) battled with the Laser big guns posting two top 5 scores ultimately wrapping up his event in 18th.
May 8, 2014
Safe Boating Week
Join a number of stakeholders, including Sail Nova Scotia as we celebrate Safe Boating Awareness week in May.
May 8, 2014
Call for Nominations to the Sail Canada Board of Directors
The Nominating Committee of Sail Canada is calling for nominations from interested individuals who are prepared to help shape the future of the sport of Sailing in Canada. Candidates for election to the Sail Canada Board of Directors must be at least 18 years of age and be a member in good standing of a member club, class or other member organization.
May 8, 2014
Basic Cruising Instructor Course Offered in NS
Do you want to deliver Sail Canada sail training on keelboats? Are you a CANSail dinghy instructor looking to move in a new direction or build skills in training adults? If you answered “YES”, then read on – this clinic is for you!
May 7, 2014
Cool As Ice Cap & Flaps
Cool As Ice Caps are specially designed caps w/ detachable pouches to hold a cool pack or ice. Great for any outdoor activity to reduce heat stress, discomfort and fatigue. The washable and durable canvas material w/ sewn in vinyl lining extends the cooling effect and prevents liquid from leaking.
May 7, 2014
Clean Wake Program Targets Ontario Cottage Owners
Recreational boaters can take action for cleaner lakes and better health. Summerhill Impact, in partnership with Environment Canada and Honda Canada Inc., has launched the 2014 Clean Wake Program in Ontario just in time for the start of cottage season. Clean Wake offers recreational boaters a chance to trade-in their old polluting conventional two-stroke outboard engines in exchange for a ten percent discount towards the purchase of a new Honda four-stroke outboard engine. All old and inefficient two-stroke engines collected will be responsibly recycled through certified auto recyclers.
May 6, 2014
Coastal Craft’s Concord 65 Debuts at 2014 Victoria Harbour Boat Show
Canadian Yachting joined Jeff Rhodes, president of Coastal Craft, on his delivery of the new CC 65 Concord to Victoria’s Inner Harbour for the floating boat show May 1-4. It was our opportunity to experience the performance and ride of this smart, stylish new yacht, the largest launch to date by the Gibsons BC builder.
May 6, 2014
Atlantis WeatherGear® Sponsors New Cash Prize for the 2014 Atlantic Cup
Atlantis WeatherGear, Official Apparel Provider for the 2014 edition of the Atlantic Cup, has announced that the company will offer a $500 cash prize for the best 24 hour run. The winner will also be the inaugural winner of the AWG Ricky Bobby Award for “just going fast”.
May 6, 2014
Bluewater Cruising Presents: Adventures of a Female Solo Sailor
It’s not often we hear from women sailors who have single Pamela Bendall’s extensive sailing board Precious Metal vessel promise to be entertaining. Bluewater Cruising features Pamela Bendall on May 20, 2014.
May 6, 2014
2014 WOW Regatta Registering Now
On Saturday June 21st, 2014, the 4th annual WOW Women’s Regatta will be hosted at Etobicoke Yacht Club and race committee is sponsored by Port Credit Yacht Club. The Regatta is for seasoned and new women racers. Bring your boat with or without crew. They have a crew bank of women needing a ride.
May 6, 2014
In-Water Boat Show Making Waves at Bayport Yachting Centre May 30 to June 1 2014
There is a new boat show on Georgian Bay! Parkbridge Marinas have partnered with Pride Marine Group and Crate’s Lake Country Boats to host an exciting new “Welcome to the Water” In-Water Boat Show May 30th through June 1st at Bay Port Yachting Centre, Midland. This event will feature a wide variety of recreational watercraft – both power and sail. The Mariners Marketplace will offer a wide assortment of boating related products, accessories and “all things nautical”.
May 2, 2014
The Maritimes Plan to Make Waves for the IWK
The IWK is an incredible children and women’s hospital located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The IWK is known as a ‘sick kids’ hospital and one where many successful births regularly take place. Most people in the Maritimes know of its reputation for excellence, but few know the depth and breadth of the expertise its professionals deliver day in and day out to the families who find themselves in need of outstanding health care. What most people don’t know is the number of different ways the IWK provides immediate and on-site care to its direct patients
April 30, 2014
Simply Sailing School – Sailing Lessons in Vancouver, BC
Simply Sailing school is the fastest growing school on the West Coast, offering the entire range of keel boat sailing: From day sailing programs, to more advanced sailing including offshore sailing across the Pacific from Maui to Vancouver. Last year more than 20% of all basic & intermediate Sail Canada students in BC came through this program.
April 30, 2014
Canadian Skipper Reclaims Lead In World’s Longest Yacht Race
Eric Holden, skipper of Henri Lloyd has regained the number one spot and a 5.9 point overall lead in the Clipper 2013-14 Round the World Yacht Race after finishing second in a 24 day, 5,600 mile endurance battle across the North Pacific from Qingdao, China to San Francisco.
April 30, 2014
CY Readers Write – Sabre Follow Up
The very, very first “yacht” built by Sabre Yachts was called a Sabre Scow. They were built in Pointe Claire Quebec by Roger Hewson circa mid-1960’s. Later, I don’t recall when, Roger moved the company to Maine.
April 22, 2014
Port Of Orillia Spring Boat & Cottage Show
Looking to buy or sell your boat? Do it at the Port of Orillia Spring Boat & Cottage Show, June 6th to 8th. There’s always an excellent selection of boats from the privately owned to dealers and brokerage inventory. There’s also a park full of great cottage, outdoor and recreational equipment..PLUS the great tunes of the Orillia Blues Festival.
April 22, 2014
IBM Technology Underpins Project To Make BC’s The “Smartest Coast On The Planet”
IBM has announced it is collaborating with Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) on a three-year, multi-million dollar project to equip British Columbia with a monitoring and prediction system to respond to off-shore accidents,tsunamis and other natural disasters.
April 22, 2014
Sail Canada Courses
Gone Sailing Adventures offers a number of courses beyond the basic introductory sail. If you are interested in learning how to handle a 37′ yacht then enroll in Basic Keelboat Cruising this is offered in 3 different formats
April 22, 2014
Success Beyond the Boundaries of Europe – The Hanse 575 is Crowned “Boat of the Year” in China
The winner of the “Asian Marine & Boating Awards 2014” was announced last weekend at the “China (Shanghai) International Boat Show 2014”. And HanseYachts AG from Greifswald made its mark on the international stage when the Hanse 575 came first in the “Best Sailing Yacht +45 ft” category.
April 22, 2014
We Asked Parks Canada – Can Boaters Run Generators In The Park
Canadian Yachting has learned that there might be restrictions on generator use in the Thousand Islands National Park or other parks. So, we contacted Parks Canada and this is the official response to our question regarding the use of generators at Thousand Islands National Park:
April 22, 2014
Patos Island Race Tracker Failure
During the recent Patos Island Race hosted by Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club (SNSYC) racers and fans were disappointed in the RaceTracker provided by the Swiftsure International Race organization when it failed during the race.The Swiftsure organization deeply regrets this failure that persisted despite making every effort to solve the difficulties during the race. The problem, however, did not originate with the Swiftsure RaceTracker
April 17, 2014
BENETEAU RAMPS UP DISTRIBUTION IN SOUTH AMERICA
Beneteau America has unveiled a new organization to lead their strategy in the Americas, with a single North/South axis. Both Central and South America are now under the management of Bruno Gouezigoux, reporting to the Beneteau America office based in Annapolis, MD.
April 17, 2014
Canadian solo sailor rescued north of Auckland
Yet another solo sailor has been rescued by a commercial ship, this time a car carrier, after his yacht was rolled and holed during a storm in the South Pacific, some 1250nm north east of Auckland. Canadian sailor Art Munneke, a member of the SaltSpring Island Yacht Club, had survived for five days after the incident, augmenting his electric bilge pump with hand pumping. When the bilge pump failed he let off his EPIRB.
April 17, 2014
Outdoor Life Network Filming An Atlantic Canada Travel Series
The Atlantic Marine Trades Association has learned that the OLN Network is planning to film travel segments this summer with Newfoundland & Labrador, PEI, Nova Scotia and other surrounding areas scheduled as stops in their TV series.
April 17, 2014
International Sail Race Through Cape Breton’s Spectacular In-Land Sea
Cape Breton Island is a sailors’ destination. Race the Cape is a sailor’s dream. Five days of challenging point to point racing through the amazing Bras d’Or and along Cape Breton’s rugged Atlantic coast. Seven nights of legendary Cape Breton food, hospitality and entertainment!
April 15, 2014
Canadian Yachting Magazine and Ontario Sailing Honoured John Osborn with The Legends of Ontario Sailing Award on April 12th at the Red Carpet Gala held at the Oakville Yacht Club
The word legend implies that you have been around for a long time and John who has been racing sailboats for over 60 years it doesn’t seem that long. In addition to his sailing prowess John has also been in the marine industry for almost 50 years. In that time he has worked in boat building, spar and fitting manufacturing, sail making, and for the past number of years the as a distributor of marine hardware.
April 11, 2014
Lake Ontario 300 Challenge on July 12th
The Lake Ontario 300 Challenge is the premier offshore race on Lake Ontario, and it provides a challenging circumnavigation of the lake. A group of double handed racers originally developed the The Lake Ontario 300 Challenge as the ultimate double handed challenge in 1990 and it still remains the longest annual fresh water race.
April 3, 2014
BC’s Coastal Craft Launches Stylish 65’ Concord
With the launch of its first 65’ Concord, Coastal Craft of Gibsons BC marks both its largest build to date and a departure in styling from its smaller designs. At the request of the customer, says president Jeff Rhodes, the aluminum builder has given the 65 a European-influenced profile that is both more upright, with two full decks, and more gracefully swept back than the workboat-inspired styling of its smaller boats.
April 3, 2014
Canadian John Craig is the Newly Appointed Head of the ISAF Sailing World Cup
Craig was for 11 years the PRO at St. Francis Yacht Club and who most recently the PRO of the 34th America’s Cup. Sail-World talked to him in San Francisco yesterday, as he prepares to head to Southampton about the challenges ahead in steering the major restructure of the ISAF peak Olympic class series.
April 2, 2014
Terrestrial Invasive Plant Species II – Registration is now open!
Registration and abstract submission are now open for the second Terrestrial Invasive Plant Species (TIPS II) meeting. This meeting will be held at the University of Toronto Mississauga on 6-8 August 2014. We are inviting presentations on the ecology, evolution, impacts, and management of plants invading terrestrial systems in Ontario, Canada and surrounding areas.
April 2, 2014
All Ericsons Welcome at June Rendezvous
All owners of Ericson sailboats – not to mention Olson, Independence and other Bruce King designs – in the Pacific Northwest are invited to this year’s Ericson Rendezvous June 28-29 at Maple Bay Marina.
April 2, 2014
Yacht Conference Hosts BC Jobs Minister
Organizers of the Pacific Yacht Conference, slated for May 28-29 in Vancouver, have confirmed that BC Minister for Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, Shirley Bond, will deliver the event’s welcome address. The conference will provide a forum for Northwest yacht builders, refitters, designers, brokers, marinas and service providers to tackle issues and encourage growth in the industry.
April 2, 2014
Swiftsure Race Sails May 24-26
The 2014 Swiftsure International Yacht Race sails out of Victoria May 24-26. The weekend incorporates overnight and one-day races on four separate courses in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, including the 138-mile Swiftsure Lightship Classic to Swiftsure Bank, as well as pre- and post-race festivities in Victoria.