January 8, 2020
New products: A clean hull without getting wet
With the Davis Scrubbis Underwater Hull Cleaning Kit it’s easy to rid a boat of algae, grass, and other gunk without getting wet. It’s one boat accessory that pays for itself before the first season ends – a clean hull is 30% faster and 20% more fuel-efficient.
December 18, 2019
Good gear: Test of The Bolt Locking Products
There is nothing worse for me to have too many keys on your key chain. Even if I move a few to another ring and put them in a safe spot on the boat, I have trouble remembering the secret spot where they are or worse yet, my adult children don’t put the keys back.
December 18, 2019
A Clean, Odor-free Bilge is Easy With Boatlife
One of the most important boat-ownership tasks is cleaning the bilge. Not only does it reduce noxious interior odors, but also eliminates a Coast Guard officer visit for unintentionally discharging oily waste. Bilge Cleaner from BoatLIFE quickly and effortlessly emulsifies oil and scum, leaving the vessel smelling fresh and new.
December 3, 2019
Dock Box, Love Seat – What’s the Difference?
Most dock boxes aren’t sturdy enough to sit on. Nor are they too comfortable. Finally! – the Waterside Lounger from Better Way Products is both.
November 19, 2019
PORTS: Can’t Miss tips – 4 reasons never to leave the dock without a jar of peanut butter and a bag of chocolate chips
Too hot to bake? No oven onboard anyway? Try these no-bake shipboard treats. (Yes, we know they’re not low fat or low calorie – but perhaps you deserve a reward after that hard passage. Or before. Or instead of…)
November 19, 2019
Test of the 2020 Nissan Armada
It is not that often I drive as big a vehicle as the Nissan Armada but I love the nautical name and figured we should look at it.I have to admit it took a few hours to get reoriented to a vehicle of this size and height. Now, if you are not that familiar with the Armada it is Nissans largest SUV in their lineup. You could compare it to the Chevy Suburban or the Ford Expedition.
November 4, 2019
PORTS – Can’t miss tips: Crafty Ideas for Creative Watercrafts
The new edition of PORTS Cruising Guides: Georgian Bay, Lake Huron & the North Channel from the publishers of Canadian Yachting will be available in January!! Look for upcoming details on how to order your copy early!
October 23, 2019
The Chartering Handbook is available
Canadian Yachting’s Chartering Handbook, full of information and advice for heading off to a charter, no matter what your level of expertise is. The Handbook is part of your October CY magazine and you can also read it online
October 8, 2019
Akzonobel’s New Awlgrip Single-stage Topcoat Makes Life a Breeze for Yacht Owners
Navigating the process of yacht care and maintenance just got a whole lot easier, following the launch of Awlgrip HDT (High Definition Technology), a new single-stage repairable topcoat from AkzoNobel.
September 25, 2019
Cars Onboard: 2020 Porsche Macan
I will be honest, I am generally not a big fan of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV). My wife and I own one and it handles all our day to day needs very well. The Macan on the other hand, is the first SUV that I really had a lot of fun tossing about.
September 9, 2019
Yamaha FX Cruiser SVHO Waverunner
The FX model is Yamaha’s top-of-the-line three seater WaveRunner and a totally new model for 2019. It has a more stable hull shape for boarding, riding or towing, self-draining footwells for dry feet and a host of other features like the first colour LCD touchscreen ever on a PWC.
September 9, 2019
Kingston Anchors
In the April 2015 edition of CY magazine, I published an article on anchors and anchoring – Staying Put: I See Myself Anchoring Off …). Much of the article was about upgrading the anchor you currently have on your boat – you know – the one that was there when you bought the boat.
August 21, 2019
Seabin anti-pollution unit
The Seabin device part of the Oak Bay Marine Group trial, has had promising results so far while attracting admiring comments from boaters, but largely ignored by the seals, the unassuming Seabin sits largely submerged in the water, quietly sucking in debris.
August 7, 2019
Cars on Board: PHEV – what’s that?
When I took the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV down to Wednesday night racing, the people that came over to inspect it out were truly surprised to see how roomy it was for an electrified vehicle.
July 24, 2019
Big Bumper provides protection
Protecting your boat from scratches and dents isn’t always easy. That’s why the Big Bumper Company worked for almost two years to develop a simple and inflatable bumper system. Lengths include 2, 4, 6, and 12 footers! And comes in 18 & 24 inch diameters!
July 10, 2019
New Convenient Sized Version of Forespar’s Popular Sta-plug® Emergency Plug
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA – Forespar has just introduced a new smaller size version of their popular form-fitting Sta-Plug® emergency plug. Conveniently sized so that one can be located next to each thru-hull opening, the new Sta-Plug® Mini™ is designed to temporarily stop or slow incoming water in an emergency or for maintenance applications.
July 10, 2019
Protecting Your Water – Revolutionizing Water Quality Testing with an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
As boaters we all have a very unique connection to the water and all the opportunities it presents. And for most taking care of our lakes and waterways is very important, both for our own use and future generations.
June 25, 2019
Get “Nautiguide” for Boating in Quebec
Edited by the Quebec Marine Association under the direction of L’Escale Nautique (producer of the magazine L’Escale Nautique and the Nautiguide Croisière), the Nautiguide is the most complete tool…
June 22, 2019
Blue Guard Introduces Next-Gen Bilge Pump Switch with Integrated Oil and Fuel Detection Sensor
Blue Guard has announced the general availability of the BG-One, a solid-state bilge pump switch, oil and fuel detector. Having no moving parts or mechanical float switches, BG-One will automatically turn off the bilge pump when oil or fuel is detected, preventing potentially costly oil or fuel discharge.
May 22, 2019
Cars OnBoard: The 2019 Lexus RX 350: provisioning for the weekend
Finding a car brand that you enjoy while it does what you need can be tough, as they can be different from vehicle to vehicle. But, one of the best things I find about driving a Lexus is the fact that it is very easy to get use to due its simple controls and the great neutral handling of the brand and the RX 350 was no exception.
April 25, 2019
Cruising Without Refrigeration?!!
Yikes! No boat refrigeration? You’ve Got to be Kidding me!! But then again, true campers don’t use it either, so it’s got to be ok, right?
April 9, 2019
Finally! A luxury tender.
The Walker Bay Venture 14 claims to be the world’s first luxury Explorer Sport Tender. It is designed for the explorer cruiser who wants to get the most out of their time on the water and considers their tender an extension of their yacht.
March 27, 2019
Mercury Marine Launches New Mercruiser V8 6.2l 370hp Jet Ready Inboard Engine
Mercury Marine is pleased to announce the launch of the new MerCruiser V8 6.2L 370hp Jet Ready inboard engine. The new Jet Power Inboard uses MerCruiser’s 6.2L small block V8 powerplant in an inboard configuration and has a tailstock in place of a transmission to allow for an easy connection to a jet pump via a jackshaft.
March 13, 2019
Cars On Board: Road Test of Porsche Cayenne S
My history with the Cayenne goes back many years, as I was at the launch of the original vehicle back in 2003. It was a big departure from the norm, as the Porsche cars we were used to at the time were all sports cars.
March 13, 2019
Mercury Marine Launches The All-new 400hp Verado Outboard Engine
Last month, Mercury Marine has announced the launch of the 400hp Verado outboard engine, the company’s highest horsepower Verado branded outboard engine in its portfolio. Since the launch of the 350hp Verado and the Mercury Racing 400R four years ago, consumers have been requesting a higher horsepower model.
February 27, 2019
Zipwake controls ride
Featuring advanced, intuitive 3D controls, Zipwake Dynamic Trim Control Systems deliver a more comfortable ride, better performance and improved fuel consumption for any boat from 20 to 60 feet, regardless of the type of vessel or the sea conditions.
February 27, 2019
Making the leap from landlubber to a life at Sea
Gina de Vere approached me at the Canadian Yachting booth at this year’s Vancouver International Boat Show and introduced me to her book Blue Water Women.
February 27, 2019
CY takes a look at Merc’s tech systems
A revolutionary “assisted docking” system that provides a glimpse into the future of boating will be demonstrated for the media at two upcoming events by Mercury Marine and Raymarine aboard a Boston Whaler Outrage.
February 27, 2019
Groupe Beneteau unveils its first motor foiler
After developing the Figaro Beneteau 3, the first production foiling sailing yacht, Groupe Beneteau has launched a new innovation, unveiling its concept foiling motor yacht.
February 13, 2019
AGM VS Flooded Batteries – What you need to know
You most likely operate your vessel with batteries that are rechargeable. Rechargeable batteries account for nearly half of worldwide battery sales.
January 24, 2019
Canadian Yachting 2019 Gear Guide
This past decade has been a real up-and-down ride for the companies who make boating equipment. When the recession hit in 2008/2009, new product development for most manufacturers ground to a sharp halt as they focused on more pressing issues, like simply keeping the lights on.
January 23, 2019
New Merc 5hp propane four stroke is clean burning and ideal for inflatables
Making it’s global debut at the Toronto International Boat Show the new Mercury 5hp Propane FourStroke delivers no-hassle portability, reliability and convenience running on alternative clean-burning fuel – whether it’s powering aluminum boats, inflatables or sailboats.
January 23, 2019
False Creek Fuels takes the guesswork out of choosing fuel additives for your boat
Most of us have heard of fuel additives, whether it be for gasoline or diesel. But which one to choose, if any, and why? False Creek Fuels in Vancouver has decided to take the guess work out of the equation and supply ValvTect Marine Fuel, a pre-treated fuel formulated for marine use.
December 10, 2018
Canadian Yachting Marine Electronics Gear Guide
While the basics of boat hull design hasn’t changed that much over the years, the same cannot be said for marine electronics. Indeed, the explosive growth in this market has changed the way we go boating and it continues to do so at an accelerated pace.
December 6, 2018
The Strong, Silent Type – Yamaha’s New Engines
Yamaha targets the Canadian big-water market with its high-torque 425 horsepower V8 XTO outboard, innovative Helm Master digital control, and an all-new 25 horsepower kicker – creating what it says is “the ideal propulsion package for heavy, offshore powerboats.”
December 5, 2018
Safety First
Looking for a great Christmas gift for the Offshore sailor on your list? This being a Marblehead to Halifax Race year it’s a good time to check out a few of the latest lifesaving devices available.
September 25, 2018
What to do with used sails?
Sail shape is long gone. They have stained, feels thin and you see broken threads everywhere. Your sail is used-up and ready for the garbage. What to do with it is a common question that sailmakers get asked.
September 12, 2018
New approaches to defouling
Stripping the antifouling paint from the bottom of a boat is physically demanding and is one of the dirtiest and most toxic jobs faced by boat owners.
August 22, 2018
Sharon Green Highlights Bluewater In 2019 Ultimate Sailing Calendar
The 2019 Ultimate Sailing Calendar highlights the drama and excitement of blue-water sailing, as Hamilton hometown photo shooter Sharon Green focuses her camera lens on the wild world of offshore yacht racing!