March 20, 2018
Going Satellite Navigation for Smart Devices, Again
Last year when this column launched a good deal of time was spent understanding global satellite navigation systems and which systems Apple and Android devices were able to connect to.
March 7, 2018
What’s In A Boat’s Name?
This article was my first about 10 years ago, and it found it’s way to an outdoor editor/writer here on the west coast named Bob Jones. He became my mentor and helped me tremendously.
February 21, 2018
Going WeatherFlow for Smart Devices
For a gloomy February we look not only at how an app that works within your phone can be of benefit to mariners but take a look at an interesting ‘pocket gadget’ that connects…
February 20, 2018
Zcare Marine offers effective, eco-safe products to help keep your boat clean
ZCare Marine, offers effective, eco-safe products to help keep your boat clean. They have products to clean your fiber glass, wood, vinyl, fenders, canvas, bilge, holding tank and more.
February 6, 2018
Monaro Yachts Introduces the 235 Sport at the Vancouver show
Monaro Marine Ltd. of Richmond, BC, designs and builds its own unique brand of semi-custom 21′ to 30′ fibreglass powerboats.
January 24, 2018
Going Activecaptain With Garmin
With Garmin it is now possible to use both devices without independently operating two devices with different software.
January 24, 2018
New Compact Pontoon from Halifax’ New Star Marine
When the Halifax Boat Show opens on February 8th there will be an excellent selection of pontoon boats to chose from. However, I don’t think any of them will be in the same category as the Compact Pontoon on display at the New Star Marine & Scooter booth.
January 24, 2018
The Seven Marine’s 627 Hp Outboard Makes A Splash At Vibs
The 627 is the largest outboard in world. New cylinder heads and camshaft, an uprated fuel-injection system, and revised ECU calibration combine to make the most powerful outboard on the planet even more powerful.
December 19, 2017
Sirius Signal demonstrates a new Daytime Visual Distress Signal at the Annapolis Sailboat Boat Show
Sirius Signal held a product information session for interested parties prior to demonstrating their latest product innovation, the Sirius Aero Foil Model AF-1 Daytime Visual Distress Signal (DVDS) for recreational boaters in October at the Annapolis show.
December 19, 2017
Be a better boater put safety first
Safety at Sea Courses, in my opinion are a must for all offshore racers. I would also recommend the course to all Bluewater sailors and anyone planning to travel throughout the Pacific Northwest.
December 12, 2017
GoSun stoves
Just 10 shopping days to Christmas, so what to get for the boater who has everything? How about a solar cooker? Judging from these two short videos the guys at Stright-MacKay seem pretty excited about their new product.
November 23, 2017
Peering Atop Islands and Around Bends
A thin breeze skitteredacross the Gulf of Maine, and a low cloud ceiling stamped-outany moonlight, making for a darknight aboard my dad’s J/44, Southern Cross.
November 23, 2017
More Boat Time, Less Office Time
I am fortunate to have the ability to work from just about anywhere. A cellular signal and a Wi-Fi connection is about all I really need to put in a full day’s work.
November 21, 2017
The Scrubbis Under Line & Water Lineboat cleaning systems
Out here on the West Coast with boats in the water year-round, there is one constant activity and that is keeping your bottom clean.
November 21, 2017
Going Virtual with Sailing Simulators and Full VR
As I sit looking out my window at the snow that is slowly piling up it is easy to be downtrodden by the prospect that the winter season is yet to fully hit.
October 25, 2017
raceQs delivers dazzling competition info
In the last edition of this column we took a close look at iRegatta and the advantages it can bring while racing. This week we move beyond an app that aids during your race to one that can provide in depth analysis of your boat post-race.
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.