May 7, 2020
No wires to install down your mast. Transmit to smartphone/tablet. Works with lots of great Android/iOS apps. Solar-powered, for boats of all sizes. Remarkable innovations in this new model including a carbon-fiber pointer arm to reduce weight with battery inside the nose cone for balance. Transmission range of 280 feet (85m) for even the tallest masts.
Bonus: Free delivery by FedEx for Canadian Yachting readers.
A very stable compass with a memory ring to help you maintain your course, the Model 85 Regatta is suitable for both power and sail vessels. Flush mounted with a flat bottom plate, this compass maintains a small footprint and eliminates the needs for large cutout holes when mounting.
Nov 9, 2023 by Marc Robic When our editor asked if I would look and use the Savvy Navvy (v2) navigation app and share my impressions, I was curious enough to do a little background research before accepting. From the onset, the reviews I read were not that great with many negative comments. But being…
TaLii Microfibre Towels are super absorbent, anti-bacterial, quick drying, compact, lightweight and odorless. What more could you ask for in a towel?
Marine electronics has just made a quantum leap forward and into a whole new realm. The high profile of the America’s Cup has inspired the innovation of a video technology called AC LiveLine. It is an easy-to-understand video overlay that allows the best understanding of sailboat racing in this spectacular event, considered to be the oldest trophy in international sport.
The Jerry-Buddy fuel can adapter lets you use any standard fuel carrying cell as a temporary supply tank for any engine, including outboard boat engines.
The Bad Elf GPS for Lightning™ Connector quickly acquires a satellite lock anywhere in the world – without cell tower assistance. No Internet connection or monthly subscription is required. The Bad Elf GPS for Lightning™ Connector (BE-GPS-1008) is an officially licensed by Apple plug-in dongle that instantly adds location support for iPhone 5, iPad Mini and iPod touch (5th generation).
Throw away the box, this is some fresh thinking
Seemingly part sailboat and part spaceship, the new Jeanneau Yachts 55 just busted through the boundaries of traditional yacht design. I couldn’t take my eyes off the bubble hardtop that met me at the dock and I stepped aboard with trepidation. A few hours later, I was planning how to spend my not-yet-won lottery winnings.
By Dave Rozycki
Over the past seven decades, Ontario’s marina industry has developed alongside some of Canada’s largest freshwater lakes. Boaters have been able to enjoy the beautiful scenery and create lasting memories on the water, with certain marinas dating back to the 1960s. As we reflect on this rich history, we can begin to see trends in how our footprint may have had an effect on the environment, in not-so-positive ways. However, by embracing innovative solutions and adopting sustainable practices, both marinas and boaters hold the key to preserving and enhancing the quality of our lakes and marine life for generations to come.
