September 27, 2017
Could it happen here? (And if it did am I covered?)
With all the devastation in the eastern Caribbean a natural question to ask is ‘is our boat in that kind of risk.’ In Canada, the answer is largely ‘no’ but there is a chance.
August 9, 2017
Volvo Penta launches its most powerful ever marine engine
A milestone has been reached. The new D13-1000 sees Volvo Penta move into the 1000hp marine leisure engine market for the first time, and provides higher performance, greater durability and more comfort than ever before.
August 1, 2017
NOW ON: Parkbridge Marinas August Deal, Starts August 1
Still looking for the perfect slip for your boat? Look no further!
July 11, 2017
Rainman Desalination
Erik Pawson Of Watertight Boatworks here in North Vancouver, BC, is really passionate about the Rainman distillation equipment that he now distributes throughout Canada.
July 11, 2017
Breakthrough Thinking Deals With Marine Growth And Fouling
Hydro Clean Hull Wash is Canada’s first automatic, mechanical hull wash system and the company has introduced some breakthrough thinking from Sweden that can benefit our Canadian marine industry and most types of pleasure craft.
July 11, 2017
Safety and Flare Return Days Interim Report
For 2017 there were a total of 31 events planned and 2 were cancelled for a total of 29 events. All of the events have now taken place. The earliest was on April 1st and the last on June 17th.
June 20, 2017
Optimus 360 Joystick Control System
When Terry Conrad, of Conrad Marine, offered me ride in a brand-new Sea Fox 288 Commander that he was outfitting I immediately agreed.
June 20, 2017
“When opportunity NOXX”
EMCS Industries Ltd. has a unique antifouling system that’s quite clever and incredibly environmentally-friendly. The system uses a low-frequency pulse emitted into the water to discourage harmful marine life from attaching to the underside of boats.
June 7, 2017
NEW Boating Safety App
Discover Boating Canada recently launched a new Boating Safety App. We are pleased to let our members know that CPS-ECP was involved in the development of this new app and contributed content to it.
June 7, 2017
Book review: “Taken By the Wind” by Marilyn Johnson
Taken By the Wind: The Northwest Coast: A Guide to Sailing the Coasts of British Columbia and Southeast Alaska…
May 24, 2017
Brentwood Bay Squadron 2017 Cruising Calendar
Few cruising grounds in the world can match British Columbia’s coastline for stunning scenery: majestic fjords, half-hidden inlets, and hundreds of islands.
May 10, 2017
Vessel Preparedness and How To Get A Free Courtesy Check
Every year thousands of boaters go out on the water without the proper safety equipment that is required by law.
April 25, 2017
Discover Boating Makes it Easier to Boat Safely
Just launched in Canada, it’s the Discover Boating Safety app. Indispensable to the Canadian boater, itfeatureseverythingyouneed to ensure a safe and fun time on the water, no matterwhere or how you go boating.
April 25, 2017
Smart Man Over Board (MOB) – Tech age innovations to keep you safe
According to the US Coast Guard, there were over 4,000 boating accidents in the US with 600 untimely deaths in 2014. Fugawi hopes three new product offerings can help reduce these tragic statistics in 2017.
April 25, 2017
Preventing Boat Propeller Accidents
During the AGM, Captain Tom Boross, Chief, Auxiliary &Boatng Safety at U.S. Coast Guard, gave a presentation relatng to injuries and deaths as a result of boat propeller accidents.
March 7, 2017
Safety Equipment Education and Flare Disposal Days Are Back!
If your flares have a manufacture date of 2013 or earlier they have or will expire this year. You can’t light them, throw them in the water or in your household garbage to dispose of them.
March 7, 2017
Toronto to Install 5 Waterfront Nodes for Water Sport Access
On February 2nd, Toronto’s Parks and Environment Committee received a report that was developed in response to a question from the committee as to how Toronto could become a “more paddle friendly city”.
March 7, 2017
C-Tow a Must Have App and a Must Have Service
I reviewed the C-Tow app recently at the Toronto boat show and I was hooked. It was downloaded that night. And I joined C-Tow too to support a group that takes it roll so seriously they have invested into their future with an app that puts the boater first.
February 20, 2017
Electric Scooter
Ally and Roy Way live on their sailboat in Vancouver. They had purchased a couple of electric bikes two years previously, however they took up a fair amount of deck space and, because of their size, interfered with the efficient operation of their sailboat.
February 20, 2017
CRANCHI Yacht Boats Now Available in Eastern Canada
Cranchi, a prestigious Italian leading name in pleasure crafts has officially designated Poliseno Marine as their dealer for Quebec, Ontario and the Maritimes.
February 7, 2017
NEW Boating Safety App
Discover Boating Canada recently launched a new Boating Safety App. We are pleased to let our members know that CPS-ECP was involved in the development of this new app and contributed content to it.
February 7, 2017
Elimination of Rope Chafe Damage to Gelcoat Surfaces – Power or Sail
Whether it’s dock lines on either a power or sailboat or running rigging, wearing grooves in the gelocoat is never very attractive nor good for the deck.
February 7, 2017
Wichard ProLine Tethers
There is growing interest all over the country in offshore distance racing and naturally having the correct safety equipment is critical.
December 18, 2016
Canada Rope and Twine announces the Launch of Night Saver Rope
Now this sounds like a bright idea! Halifax-basedCanada Rope and Twine Ltd has announced the launch of Night Saver Rope, a luminescent rope that they company believes will assist in saving lives at sea. The official launch date for March 1, 2017.
December 18, 2016
Northwest Boat Travel Guide
My copy of Northwest Boat Travel Guide just arrived. This time of the year is the perfect time for making plans for the 2017 boating season.
December 1, 2016
Breakthrough Marine Electronics
While many boat owners simply choose not to venture out after dark, there are occasions when you may need to “see” under adverse circumstances like mist, fog or heavy rain and of course, at night.
November 21, 2016
Hatched from a T’Bird! – The Cadboro 26
Vidas Stukas of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club has always experimented with his sail boats to maximize their performance.
November 15, 2016
Cruisers Yachts 54 Cantius – More Than The Sum Of Its Parts
In the December issue of Canadian Yachting, we review the new Cruisers Yachts 54 Cantius. Cruisers Yachts first introduced their Cantius express cruiser designs several years ago, with the Cantius line now including 41, 45, 48, 54 and 60-foot models.
October 24, 2016
The Art and Science of Sails
I must admit my bias upfront to this book review; it’s a book I devoured and read cover to cover. In the fading years of my sailing career I wish I had this fabulous resource long ago.
October 24, 2016
The New Hanse 315 E-Motion Rudder Drive
The Hanse 315 e-motion rudder drive, which revolutionizes the way sailing yachts are propelled.
October 24, 2016
Seamasters to introduce new Stingray 206cc at Halifax Boat Show
Always a major exhibitor at the Halifax International Boat Show, Seamaster’s sales manager Dave Trott tells us they will have several news products on display including the new Stingray 206cc and the 186cc.
September 21, 2016
Cool New Waterproof Portable Sound from Fusion
STEREOACTIVE is the world’s first purpose-built, portable, IPx7 waterproof, floating, watersports stereo.It has built-in Bluetooth audio streaming, AM/FM radio with weatherband available in the U.S. and USB audio playback.
September 21, 2016
Introducing Luminous Decking Material, Powered by the Sun
Esthec® introduces a special concept: luminous decking material. Solar energy that has been stored during the day is converted into light at night time. The Dutch producer of composite decking for the yacht industry has achieved a world first with this revolutionary invention, which was given the provisional name “Solar Glow”.
September 7, 2016
Seventy 7, a New Big Name in Yachting
The SEVENTY 7, Lagoon’s new flagship, will be exhibited for its world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival from 6 to 11 September 2016 and then at the Barcelona boat show from 12 to 16 October…
September 7, 2016
Neptunus Yachts Launches Another 625 Motoryacht
Neptunus Yachts delivers another new custom built 625 MotorYacht to an experienced Ontario Yachtsman. The vessel features large deck salon with galley up and dinette for 6.
September 6, 2016
The Hanse Crossover Sail
The Hanse CROSSOVER SAIL was developed by Elvstrøm specifically for Hanse yachts. It has an asymmetrical cut and consists of lightweight CZ laminate.
September 6, 2016
Bavaria E40 Fly And Bavaria R40 Fly – Two World Premieres at the Cannes Yachting Festival
BAVARIA MOTORBOATS opens the trade fair season with two world premieres in Cannes. The new semi-displacement yacht BAVARIA E40 FLY and the planning hull BAVARIA R40 FLY will be presented to a large audience for the first time at the Cannes Yachting Festival from the 6th to the 11th September.
August 18, 2016
New Beneteau Sailboat Models Announced to Debut This Fall
Beneteau representatives announced recently that in addition to the Oceanis Yacht 62, they will introduce two more new sailboat models, the Oceanis 35.1 and Oceanis 38.1 at the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis on October 6-10, 2016…