December 10, 2013
Blake Nicholls’ Presence will be Missed by the Boating Community
The boating industry is very sad to mark the unexpected passing of Blake Nicholls on November 25th. Blake opened Nicholls Marine on Niagara Blvd in Fort Erie in 1956. Beloved husband of the late Miranda “Patricia” (2005). Loving father of Timothy (Judy) Nicholls, Cathy Lewis and Penny (Jeff) Shaw. Cherished grandfather of Nicole and Adam Lewis, Brent, Alison and Christina Nicholls and Olivia Shaw. Sadly missed by his sisters Lynn Edwards and Elaine King and many nieces and nephews.
November 29, 2013
Wrap Up Your Holiday Shopping With The Gift of Canadian Yachting Magazine
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November 26, 2013
Diane Reid Experiences Equipment Problems in the Mini Transat Race Across the Atlantic
Diane Reid is the first Canadian woman to take part in the challenging Mini Transat race from France to the Caribbean across the Atlantic Ocean in a 6.5m (21′) sailboat. Stormy weather delayed the start for weeks. She had already stopped in Portugal to repair boat damage, with strict time limits. A week into the race Diane Reid’s mast broke and she jury-rigged her mast and was sailing to the Canary Islands for more repairs.
November 22, 2013
TV Documentary Showcases Iconic Lighthouses of Nova Scotia
Lighthouses are perhaps the most iconic structure in Atlantic Canada and are featured on countless road signs, logos, and postcards. These amazing structures have illuminated Nova Scotia shorelines for hundreds of years guiding generations of sailors and fisherman safely home. They stand as a modern day reminder of our rich maritime history and for many coastal communities they now also provide opportunities for the future.
November 21, 2013
The Marriage Of The New Moody DS 54
The deck is mounted on the new Moody DS 54 – a process known as the “marriage” among boat builders. The long-awaited moment is finally here and the joining of the hull and the deck is complete: this important step is known as the “marriage” among boat builders! In the weeks leading up to the marriage, the builders were hard at work on the interior construction of the new Moody DS 54. The engine, tanks, electrics and, last but not least, the furniture were installed.
November 11, 2013
Help Grant A Holiday Wish This Season
The 2014 Edition of the Children’s Wish BOATING Calendar is now available! This will be the 4th year of this calendar program which raises funds for The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada, who work with the community to provide children with high risk, life-threatening illnesses the opportunity to realize their most heartfelt wish.
November 11, 2013
The Yacht Shop Buys Close-out Super Deals
The North Sails Yacht Shop is a Chandlery, Rigging Shop, and North Sails Loft out of Halifax & Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. From hardware inventory to rigging expertise to all your brand name sailing gear, the Yacht Shop has everything you need Onboard! Recently, The Yacht Shop purchased the complete inventory of the Laser Performance Sailing Center in Rhode Island. The product has now all been inventoried and priced to clear. Visit yachtshop.ca and Like the Yacht Shop on Facebook to check out all the amazing prices on gear from GILL,
November 11, 2013
Mini Transat Race Progress – On The Road to Sada
This race is going to go down in history as an epic tale. It has been filled with incredible weather anomalies, rerouting, and resurrections! The delivery of the fleet from Gijon Spain to Sada Spain has lived up to these new expectations of the 2013 Mini Transat! After numerous days of discussion and round table collaberations within the fleet and the race organizers, the Mini Transat fleet finally had a decision as to the state of affairs and how we would get the fleet from Gijon to Sada.
November 8, 2013
BoatCanWest.com Launches and Creates BoatCan Alliance
Boatcan, an internet advertising web service that began in the year 2000, and specializes in matching boat sellers with boat buyers , is expanding into Western Canada with the launch of a new website. Boatcanwest.com has been launched by Boatcan and it will focus on advertising boats for sale, products for sale and services for clients in the western part of Canada and beyond. The launch of the new search engine optimized website, also formally puts an “alliance” in place between Boatcan, Boatcan West, Canadian Yachting and Canadian Yachting West.
November 8, 2013
Halifax International Boat Show 2014
The Halifax International Boat Show returns February 20-23, 2014 at Exhibition Park in Halifax. This event encompasses the largest and most sought after brands of boats and boating equipment in Eastern Canada and it’s all under one roof. The Halifax International Boat Show is the largest boat show in Eastern Canada. Exhibited boats range in size from 6′ to over 30′ and include runabouts, cruisers, motor yachts, sail boats, sailing dinghies, pontoon boats, bass
November 8, 2013
Many New Models Debut at the 2013 Ft Lauderdale Int’l Boat Show
In his speech at the Industry Breakfast event that traditionally opens the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, manager Efram (Skip) Zimbalist III announced that the show’s footprint had expanded to be by far the biggest in the show’s history. In terms of revenue will also be the biggest show in the history of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show which has a staggering 3,000,000 ft.² of exhibit space across three different locations. The indoor area at the
November 8, 2013
Parks Canada Partnership Aims to Preserve Future of the Rideau Canal
Parks Canada has announced that it will be collaborating with environmental, municipal, recreational and business development organizations to better ensure the financial sustainability of the Rideau Canal. Gord Brown, Member of Parliament for Leeds—Grenville, on behalf of the Leona Aglukkaq, Canada’s Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, has launched a collaborative project to foster recreation, tourism and economic development throughout the Rideau Canal corridor.
November 8, 2013
Sequitar: To Cape Horn in Comfort and Style – Bluewater Cruising
Bluewater Cruising Association Club Night Announcement: Sequitar: To Cape Horn in Comfort and Style – Michael Walsh describes his voyage from Vancouver to Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and around Cape Horn on their yacht, Sequitar. As their passage progressed, the quality and style of their onboard dining, both at sea and at anchor, became legend.
November 8, 2013
The First Monumental Pole Raised in Gwaii Haanas in 130 Years
More than 400 people participated today in the raising of the Gwaii Haanas Legacy Pole, a 42-foot monumental pole that celebrates 20 years of cooperative management since the signing of the Gwaii Haanas Agreement by the Haida Nation and the Government of Canada. The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Canada’s Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, and Mr. Peter Lantin, President of the Haida Nation, are pleased to announce that the Gwaii Haanas Legacy is now standing in Hlk’yah GawGa (Windy Bay).
November 8, 2013
2014 Vancouver International Boat Show Kicks Off
Western Canada’s premiere boat show, the Vancouver International Boat Show kicks off Jan 22nd with an impressive roster of events. Download the Show Guide for free, find out how to Win the Grand Prize Boat, view the schedule of seminars and presentations and discover the activities that will keep the whole family entertained…
November 8, 2013
TIBS 2014 Gala Tickets to Special Preview Night Now Available
Friday, January 10, 4-9pm the Toronto International Boat Show hosts its Special Preview Night, offering the opportunity for you to preview the entire Boat Show without the crowds, all while supporting children’s charities!The 56th Annual Toronto International Boat Show, Canada’s largest, most popular marine marketplace, drops anchor January 11-19, 2014, at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place. A mid-winter rendezvous tradition for the boating community, it’s your best opportunity to discover the boat of your dreams, and there’s no better time
November 6, 2013
Swans Yacht Sales Open House; November 16th
This year’s US Boat Show at Annapolis once again featured the Catalina Yachts and Swans Yacht Sales ‘Canadian Breakfast’. For those Canadians attending the Show on Saturday, and willing to rise early, Catalina and Swans coordinated early entry to the show and a free breakfast at the Catalina display. The Catalina’s were open for viewing, while the visitors were enjoying breakfast. The continuous rains of the Show let up just long enough for the
November 6, 2013
Canadian Boatbuilder Takes Green Prize for a Third Time
Campion Marine has announced for a third time that it has won the Green Business Award through the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes environmentally innovative and sustainable practices.“Winning the Green Award for a third time is really an honour. Our whole team has been working very hard to become greener and we all appreciate being recognized for this,” comments Brock Elliott, president of Campion Marine.
November 6, 2013
Mustang Survival Launches New Ocean Commander
Mustang Survival is pleased to launch an improved Ocean Commander immersion suit to the Canadian marketplace; the first immersion suit to receive Transport Canada, MED, and SOLAS approvals. After research and tests, this launch also marks the return of the long-trusted Ocean Commander® immersion suit for sailors, offshore boaters, fisherman and other commercial marine workers alike.
November 6, 2013
Winner of Naden’s Pink Boat
Well they did it! Or we should say that the wonderful dealers for Naden Boats did it, along with the volunteers at the CBCF North Bay group. The Naden Pink Boat Tour 2013 raised $19,590 for Breast Cancer Research. The winner of the Pink Boat is Michel Mino, a boater from Northern Ontario, so the Pink Boat will remain in the North.Even with the short boating/ summer season in Northern Ontario the Naden Dealers pulled through and made this event a succes in 2.5 months. Eight dealers participated in 14 events and the little boat travelled 15,000 km all summer.
November 1, 2013
AMERICAN BOAT AND YACHT COUNCIL WELCOMES MEMBERSHIP MANAGER KEVIN SCULLEN
ABYC has added Kevin Scullen to the already successful team that is based in Annapolis, Maryland. “Kevin comes to ABYC as a seasoned membership professional with a wealth of local knowledge and boating experience,” said John Adey, ABYC President. “We are really looking forward to his insight and new ideas.” Prior to ABYC, Kevin served as a National Program Manager at the National Federation of Independent Business
November 1, 2013
Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show Enjoys Big Opening Day
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opened under partly cloudy skies Thursday as the biggest show yet in the event’s 54-year history and, judging by show-goer comments, one of the best.Howard Blitstein timed his visit from Costa Rica to see his mother in Fort Lauderdale with the boat show. “It’s very busy for the first day,” he said. “I’ve seen a lot of new center console-type boats that I never heard of. I’m impressed with the boats.”
October 29, 2013
75th Anniversary of Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons Culminates at October AGM
A highlight of the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons Annual General Meeting held October 24, 25 and 26 in Toronto, was the culmination of the nation-wide Flag Relay celebrating their 75th Anniversary. Appreciating the importance and value of this education, the men went on to found the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons in 1938 in Windsor, now 75 years ago. The 2013 Flag Relay started this May when two specially designed
October 22, 2013
The 2013 IBEX Innovation Award Winners Are…
One of the highlights of IBEX is the Innovation Awards and at the Industry Breakfast, the winners of the 2013 IBEX Innovation Awards were announced.
October 17, 2013
TIBS 2014 Exhibitor Kit Now Available Online
The Toronto International Boat Show Jan 11 to 19 2014 is fast approaching and Exhibitor Kits are now available online. The Discounted Rates Deadline is December 20, giving you the opportunity for huge savings on regular rates if you take advantage of the details in advance.A date to remember is November 1st, 2013 for submitting Exhibitor Listing Information. Ensure your company name, booth number and products are easily searchable by the consumer in FREE Exhibitor Listings and Product
October 10, 2013
Positive Sales Start at the US Sailboat Show in Annapolis
Anchor Yacht Sales of Port Credit, Ontario, an exclusive Beneteau dealer for the past 24 years, announced that they have sold a new Beneteau Oceanis 38, in fact Hull number 1 of this brand new design, on the very first day and in the very first hour of the 2013 Annapolis boat show in Annapolis, Maryland.
October 9, 2013
Crossing The Line – The End Of The World As We Know It
After 40 summers, the Youngstown Level Regatta is done. Sure, there’s a nostalgia piece about all the great times we had, about Jeff Long Tarzan-ing his spar and setting his J24 on its side or about Don Allen’s bikini babes in Sailing News. I could write about the Whippet crew from Oakville sailing in Michelin Man suits or recall brushing my teeth with beer from B-Kwik, but that is only part of the story.
October 9, 2013
New Youngstown Regatta?
We thank John Morris and our friends over at Canadian Yachting magazine who wrote a most complimentary article on the Youngstown Level Regatta in their October issue. We rated the inside back page no less. It is still somewhat hard for us to believe that after 40 years the Level is no more, but we have plans underway for the next regatta to take its place on the same weekend, July 26-27, 2014. We apologize for not being able to formally announce the details yet because we know many of you want to make plans and are anxious to know if your boat will be among
October 4, 2013
Gill Sells the Majority Stake in its Clothing Company to YFM
The undisclosed sum of money paid to Douglas Gill International to YFM Equity Partners is intended to back their existing management team. Gill was established in the 1975 by Nick Gill who started up the business in his father’s Nottingham lace factory. The Gill business makes technical sailing clothing and accessories and exported to more than 35 countries and last year and won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade. Gill employs more than 40 staff at its Long Eaton site.
October 3, 2013
ABYC Electrical Certification Course Offered in December 2013 by NSBA
There will be a four-day ABYC Electrical Certification course taking from Monday, December 9th through to Thursday, December 12th, 2013 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Facilitator will be Ed Sherman. The course is designed for the marine technician with at least three to five years’ experience working with marine electricity. The student also needs some familiarity with ABYC electrical standards.
October 3, 2013
AMTA Annual General Meeting 2013
The Atlantic Marine Trades Association will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, October 24th at 2PM in Charlottetown, PEI Location: The Confederation Room, the Great George Hotel, 58 Great George Street, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada C1A 4K3
October 3, 2013
The Maritime Museum of BC is Looking for Stories From World War II Convoys
One of the biggest maritime tragedies in World War II is the story of convoy PQ-17 which carried relief supplies to the Russians. In July 1942, this convoy travelling from Iceland to Russia was attacked by German forces. Upon receiving intelligence, the escorts were ordered to withdraw and 22 out of the 33 ships in the convoy were sunk. The merchant sailors didn’t have the capacity to defend themselves and 153 men were killed. Winston Churchill described the incident as “one of the most melancholy naval episodes in the whole of the war.”
October 3, 2013
Pacific Yacht Industry Forum Planned for late Spring 2014
The Pacific Yacht Industry Forum is 4 day programme of events for the Pacific superyacht industries, taking place in central Vancouver during late Spring, 2014. Comprising a 2 day conference and a 3 day Yacht Show, this international event will target visitors from across the globe, placing BC and the north-west Pacific firmly on the superyacht map.
October 3, 2013
Beer in the Bilges and Best Anchorages to Name a Few
Canadian Yachting offers up a selection of the best boating reads of this year, whether you are looking for some great cruising destination advice or just want a nice easy boat-themed read here are some of our Editor’s top suggestions
October 2, 2013
True North Yachts To Represent Beneteau Powerboats
True North Yachts, based in Port Credit, Ontario is now the exclusive dealer for Beneteau’s Powerboats Division in Ontario. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome True North Yachts as our exclusive partner for the Beneteau Powerboats Division in southwestern Ontario,” says Beneteau America President Laurent Fabre. “True North Yachts has earned the respect and admiration of their industry peers and most importantly their clients. We look forward to working
October 1, 2013
Galley Guys Launch New Website
The Galley Guys, John, Andy and Greg have just launched their new website. This is a collection of some of their best stories about travel, food and entertaining on board. The Guys invite your comments and suggestions for new stories and galley hints. This fall the Guys will be in Annapolis Maryland, Fort Lauderdale, Florida before getting ready for the Toronto Boat Show in January.
October 1, 2013
Refurbish Your Boat’s Interior This Winter
If you have been “bottoming out” on saggy old boat mattresses, living with musty carpet or looking at out of date upholstery, this is the time of year to consider having your boat interior redone. A lot of companies are out there and able to help you with canvas and upholstery but there are also sources for custom bedding and custom sized mattresses to make next season both more comfortable and more attractive for your family and your guests.
September 27, 2013
Television Broadcast Information for Distant Shores
We hope our readers liked the cover photo of Distant Shores on the cover of the October issue of Canadian Yachting magazine, but we wanted to apologize for errors in the “On The Cover” information on page 5. First, the photo credit for this dreamy shot should have been given to Paul Shard. Second, we gave the American broadcast information and not the list of Canadian broadcasters. Our Canadian viewers have been able to watch the Distant Shores television show for the past three years across Canada on the
September 24, 2013
Jeanneau Tells Us What Is In Store at the 2013 Annapolis Sailboat Show
Jeanneau of the Americas will have a big presence at Annapolis in the United States Sailboat Show October 10 through 14, 2013, with a whole range of new and updated sailboats to inject a big dose of consumer excitement into the industry. Annapolis is a major show for Jeanneau and Paul Fenn, President of Jeanneau of the Americas has put a short video invitation together,