August 9, 2023
Metal Polish from Iosso Products
Aug 9, 2023 Getting metalwork to gleam is an important…
August 1, 2023
Introducing Orbit Winches
Ronstan’s Orbit Winches™ are a new benchmark in high performance alloy winches. With a combination of fresh design thinking and proven manufacturing expertise, Orbit Winches weigh significantly less and offer lower line entry heights than any other winch in their class. Remarkably easy to service, they require no tools for disassembly or maintenance.
July 25, 2023
Keep Your Boat Hull Clean and Smooth for Fast Sailing!
When it comes to owning and maintaining a boat, there’s…
July 25, 2023
Environmentally Friendly Sunscreen
Research shows that close to 14,000 tons of sunscreen w…
July 17, 2023
Zhik’s High Flex Superthin Booties for Sailing
The all new Superthin Bootie is designed to give you full feel and agility around your boat or on your board. Made with a durable, high-gauge knit upper and an ultra-thin, super flexible, robust rubber sole, the Bootie is designed to enhance bare-foot sensation, with added grip and foot protection.
July 11, 2023
New products: Chartplotter Integrates Shadow-Caster Lighting Control
Shadow-Caster has partnered with Johnson Outdoors to in…
July 11, 2023
New gear: Sleepless Summer Nights
“Why do I always wake up in the middle of the night in…
June 20, 2023
weBBoat Provides Web Access to Any Size Boat
Boats of all sizes are increasingly dependent on intern…
June 12, 2023
Zhik Viento and Ola Wetsuits for Foiling
With more sailors getting into foiling, wind and kite surfing, Zhik have launched a range of Men’s Viento and Women’s Ola steamer wetsuits. The Viento and Ola suits are both available in a 4/3mm and 3/2mm long sleeve steamer, along with a women’s Ola long sleeve shorty.
June 6, 2023
New tech: New Volvo Penta Joystick Driving – Integrated Shift, Steering, Throttle Control
Volvo Penta is announcing a new level of joystick drivi…
June 6, 2023
Zipwake Dynamic Trim Control System: FAQs
Zipwake has two different Series of products, Series S…
June 6, 2023
Boat storage: Golden Enhances Its Elevator Lift
The Elevator Lift is the solution for owners who want t…
May 30, 2023
Cyclops ¾” and 1” Load Sensors
Canadian distributor, Indie Marine announces the new products and upgrades from Cyclops Marine with their world leading load sensors. For 2023, Cyclops is adding two new Smarttune load sensor to their line-up, a ¾” and soon the 1” turnbuckle with Bluetooth load sensors built in.
May 23, 2023
The Book Locker: Off the Beaten Track
You’ve cruised Georgian Bay, Desolation Sound and The T…
May 23, 2023
Birds Can’t Rest on Wind Indicator with BirdSpike
Birds perching on top of a mast will quickly make a mes…
May 11, 2023
Playing Shifts with Tactician Compass
The Tactician Sailing Compass from Ritchie Navigation was designed specifically for sailors who want to gain a strategic advantage over their competitors—or simply get a better table for dinner at the club.
May 9, 2023
New products: Tank Monitoring on Smart Phone – “Smart Idea”
The Gobius C tank monitoring system distributed by Albi…
May 1, 2023
New Lightweight Trapeze Harnesses from Zhik
New this spring are two new lightweight Zhik Trapeze harnesses, the T4 nappy harness and highly adjustable T5 leg strap harness. With positive buoyancy and weighing just 1.1kg and 1.2kg respectively including the spreader bar, both are well below the World Sailing 2kg maximum harness weight requirement.
April 25, 2023
Speakers aim directly at skiers, boarders, surfers and tubers
Most marine stereo speakers produce music that bounces off the transom and reflects off the water, turning it into a distorted mush for anyone behind the boat. This is especially true when the volume is cranked up to be heard above the roar of an engine.
April 11, 2023
Marine toilet flushes wet or dry, manual or electric
Raritan Engineering’s first product was a simple toilet named the PH. Designed for recreational boating, it was so reliable it was chosen by the US Navy for use on its vessels.
April 11, 2023
Gear: Side Mirror – An Idea to Reflect On
Most boats don’t come equipped with a mirror. With the new Side Mirror Mount from SeaSucker, virtually any boat can have this important piece of safety gear without permanent installation. It’s perfect for helmsmen keeping an eye on skiers, tubers and wake surfers—and the occasional rowdy party guests.
April 11, 2023
Sponsored: Sea Coat SCL – Sea Speed Product White Paper
SEA-SPEED bottom paint is a revolutionary high-performance Silane-Siloxane bottom coating technology now available for pleasure craft vessels.
April 1, 2023
Gill Jackets for Spring Sailing
Recycling reimagined, an incredible 98% of Gill’s OS2 Offshore Jacket is made from reclaimed plastic bottles and recycled fibers, from the abrasion resistant outer panels right down to the adjustable shock cord hem.
March 21, 2023
New ideas: KeelCrab Underwater Drone: A Revolutionary Way to Clean Boat Hulls
Storing, cleaning and maintaining a boat takes time, money and effort. Now the boating public has an exciting new tool to help with their upkeep: underwater drone technology.
March 21, 2023
Plugboats: IONized
There is always a lot of action going on at boat shows, but I was a bit startled at the Miami show to be walking along checking out exhibitors when just to my right I heard the music of Jimmy Buffett start up and looked over to see a small machine that was blinking away and lighting up like a robot from Star Wars.
March 17, 2023
Plastic Hinges Make Sense
Few people think about hinges until they begin to corrode and squeak and become difficult to operate. On a boat, plastic hinges make more sense than metal.
March 17, 2023
Start your spring prep with some reading
These volumes provide the in depth info you need from knowledgeable experts to get your boat in shape for the season.
March 14, 2023
Harken 40 mm Zircon Blocks
Harken’s 40 mm Zircon blocks are on the shelves and ready to be ordered. Zircon blocks are the most efficient small boat blocks Harken has ever made.
March 14, 2023
Crash-Proof Windex 6 for Dinghies and Cats
Dinghy and catamaran sailors are used to the occasional capsize—sometimes in spectacular fashion. Hitting the water at speed can cause run-of-the-mill wind indicators to bend, break or snap off. But not the Windex 6 Dinghy from Windex Development AB.
March 7, 2023
New Gear: Compact Antenna Brings TV/FM Onboard
Televisions on a boat are increasingly commonplace. With the simple-to-install Glomex Avior VT300 Omnidirectional TV/FM antenna from GA Communications, it’s never been easier to bring analog and digital broadcasts onboard—at a price that’s hard to ignore.
March 7, 2023
Gear: Cascade Mountain Tech Steelcore 1000 Lumen Flashlight
With enough brightness to cut through the darkest nights, the Steelcore 1000 Lumen Flashlight has ample power for almost any boating adventure at an affordable price. A poly-nylon outer shell is durable and comfortable, while the steel core and IPX8 rating add abundant durability.
February 22, 2023
News: Hot off the Presses – the 2023 Boating Ontario Directory is Out
Boating Ontario proudly represents over 500 private & municipal marinas, boat dealerships and trade members across Ontario. However you love to enjoy your summer on the water, the 2023 Boating Ontario Directory has you covered.
February 22, 2023
Gear: Spring Fever – One Handle. Forty Tools
Mechanics use sockets instead of individual wrenches because it’s convenient and the tools take up less storage space. It’s no different with the Shurhold One-Handle-Does-It-All-System. Boat owners need only a single handle and any of over forty specialized quick-attach tools to get the job done fast.
February 21, 2023
Book Locker: Power to the Readers
Here are some titles that will keep you A-wake (groan). Pike’s long overdue analysis and review of modern powerboat design and operation explores how and why powerboats developed, and how design affects control and performance…
February 7, 2023
External Fluid Level Sensor Masters Varied Tank Shapes
From cone to cube, the Gobius C from Albin Group Marine precisely measures the exact volume and fluid level in tanks of virtually any shape, no matter the number of sides or angles, or composition. Taking only 15 minutes to install and configure, the maintenance-free device mounts externally.
February 7, 2023
Find the Roll in the Rolling Sea
Whether it’s in a wet head on a sailboat or a rocking cruiser, rolls of tissue are typically either limp and soggy from exposure to moisture or simply can’t be found. But with the Toilet Paper Holder, when nature calls, SeaSucker is ready to assist.
February 7, 2023
Yamaha introduces new 450-Horsepower XTO Offshore® Outboard and Integrated Steering in F200/F175/F150 Models
Yamaha Motor Canada kicks off 2023 with new product offerings including a new XTO Offshore outboard, which delivers greater convenience, enhanced technology and 450 horsepower.