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May 8, 2025 As we launch for another season, it’s critical to have the right equipment onboard. The Steiner Optics 7x50c Commander Binoculars with Compass feature an easy to grip, open bridge design and foldable winged eyecups to keep lateral light out of the eyes. With antireflection, high-definition lenses delivering sharp, clear images by day…
By Canadian Boating Staff Boating season is nearly here, and those winter daydreams are about to become a reality. Water sports, fishing, cruising, relaxing days at your favourite boat access beach… the possibilities are as endless as they are tantalizing. Which means it’s time to start thinking about getting the right gear for your ideal…
Dec 19, 2024 The internet is overflowing with witty boat shirts, but there are just a few that are dignified enough for our Xmas list. Your OnBoard research team did round up some last minute picks. Happy holidays! If you missed it, Part 1 is here Expensive toys Have you always wanted a Riva? …
By Mike Gridley Whatever your boating style, your time on the water is certainly enhanced by great tunes in your favourite music genre. Whether you enjoy listening to relaxing tunes or rocking out with the waves, there are many options for marine stereo systems for every budget and size and type of boat. Not unlike…
Sept 26, 2024 Looking for a way to document those upcoming boating adventures? Especially if your headed down south this winter, it’s probably time to invest in a waterproof camera. Unlike regular cameras, marine cameras are designed with water resistance in mind. Plus, they’re durable, dustproof, shockproof, weatherproof, and — of course — waterproof! Waterproof cameras…
June 27, 2024 The Weems Wayfinder 7 x 50 Binoculars (#BN30C) replaces the recently discontinued EXPLORER 7 x 50 Binoculars (#BN20C) and continues Weems & Plath’s tradition of providing high-quality optical instruments tailored for mariners and outdoor enthusiasts. The Wayfinder 7 x 50 Binoculars are designed to offer superior performance and durability in marine environments and…
40 new boats you need to know about!
It’s boat show season! From cruisers to pontoons to deck boats, there are so many exciting new vessels hitting the market in 2025. Are you planning an upgrade? Or are you getting ready to buy your first boat? Whatever you’re looking for, the team at Canadian Boating Magazine is here to help. We’ve put together an expansive gallery of great new boats that we’re super excited about this boat show season. Whatever your boating style, we’ve got something for you!
By Greg Nicoll
Photos by Andy Adams and friends
Just when you thought you might never see the Galley Guys again, there they were waving from the flying bridge of a Le Boat Horizon 3 gliding down the Trent Severn Waterway (TSW) in the sun. Glorious!
In the past the Galley Guys have travelled far and wide to great locations to explore the good life on a boat. However, this year we stayed in our own backyard for a real treat; cruising The Trent Severn Waterway.