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!
July 25, 2018
Weather Bomb 1913
Weather nerds and boaters of all stripes will be absorbed by Bruce Kemp’s account of the monstrous early winter storm, perhaps the largest ever, that hit the Great Lakes in 1913.
July 11, 2018
Stuff that works: Night Saver throwing line
Canada Rope promises that its new Night Saver Rope will illuminate at night and act as a reference guide back to safety for a person in distress.
June 27, 2018
Volvo Penta unveils self-docking yacht technology
Take a look as a 68-foot yacht docks itself in between two Volvo Ocean 65 sailing yachts at the Volvo Ocean Race in Gothenburg.
May 24, 2018
Yamaha V8 XTO Offshore Outboard Offers the Extreme
Industry Firsts Include Direct Injection and Integrated Electric Steering System
May 23, 2018
Mercury adds V-8 and V-6 outboard engines to its Pro XS product line
Verviers, Belgium, 18 May 2018 — Mercury Marine, the world leader in marine propulsion technology, today announced the addition of multiple new 4.6L V-8 Pro XS outboards from 200-300hp and an all- new 3.4L V-6 175hp Pro XS outboard.
May 23, 2018
Going AIS Live for iNavX on Mobile Devices
Again, we return to the beginning. We started this column with a look at marine navigation for mobile devices and iNavX, which has just recently updated a key feature to its marine navigational functionality.
May 9, 2018
Upcycled bags
Ga-Oh (spirit of the winds in Algonquin) creates bags and other items from re-purposed sails.
May 1, 2018
Northwest Boat Travel Guide 2018
The 2018 Northwest Boat Travel Guide just arrived. This time of the year is the perfect time for making plans for the boating season.
April 25, 2018
Going App Enabled for Marine Autopiloting
We are all looking to gain a little more time these days, and technology is often the route we pursue to find solution that will grant us more time for other things, even if that is just sunning on the bow or getting in the next chapter of that book you can’t put down.
April 24, 2018
Fogh Marine stores to accept dated flares
While they are no longer a part of the CPS Flare Program, Fogh Boat Supplies and Fogh Marine, both in the GTA, will be collecting expired marine flares this year as we have every year for over 15 years.
April 4, 2018
Smelly Boat?
We have all had the experience of heading down below on a nice boat only to encounter an unpleasant odour.
April 4, 2018
Nautical Fashions: Look Good – Feel Great
Starting from the top. If you partake in any winter activities, you have probably heard that your head is the body’s single biggest source of heat loss.