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.
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
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