May 24, 2022
CCA introduces new Digital Cruising Guide to Maine
The club’s first digital guide is the collaborative effort of dozens of CCA members and now complements its four printed guides to the Canadian Maritimes.
May 24, 2022
Book locker – Get your motor running: Engine Care
The days are lovely and what better way to celebrate than heading to the engine compartment. Here is some good reading to get everything running smoothly…
May 11, 2022
Quick release hardware eases bimini top operation
While collapsible bimini tops offer boaters a welcome escape from direct sun, deployment and storage can sometimes prove a real chore. Accon Marine 400-Series Quick Release Bimini Top Hinges make it easy for even novice boaters to set up or take down shade structures in minutes.
April 20, 2022
Volvo Penta launches Assisted Docking retrofit upgrade
Volvo Penta is launching its Assisted Docking system as a retrofit upgrade for many yacht owners with Volvo Penta IPS (Inboard Performance System), from the year 2012 and onwards.
April 20, 2022
SeaKits now available in Canada via Canadian Yachting Ecommerce Store
Don’t let offshore emergencies turn into disasters. SeaKits help to prepare you for emergencies at sea so you can take on the challenge with confidence.
April 20, 2022
New products: Harken Single-Acting Integral Backstay Adjuster
It’s one of the best things about sailors: we hate to give up on our equipment. But if you’re like a lot of owners of boats with vintage integral hydraulic backstay units, you’ve been putting up with seepage and slippage for too long. We’ve introduced our new integral hydraulic unit to convince you it’s finally time to pull the pins on that leaker and start anew.
April 20, 2022
Electronics: Furuno’s GP1871F and GP1971F can now Navigate with Navionics
Furuno has announced that Navionics cartography is now available on their GP1871F and GP1971F combination Chart Plotter/Fish Finder units. With the free version 4.0 software, which is a free upgrade available for download at FurunoUSA.com…
April 20, 2022
Book locker: Seamanship – it’s time
With the boat back in the water it’s time to refresh our boating skills after a long lay-off. Nautical Mind has sent along some titles to get us back up to top skill level.
April 1, 2022
Zipwake Interceptor System
I’ve been doing powerboat reviews for Canadian Yachting magazine for over 40 years now and I want to confess to a bias I have – I don’t use the trim tabs in my reviews. I want to feel how the boat naturally runs without using the tabs to adjust the ride angle or the side-to-side trim.
March 23, 2022
Product news: Modern pull up cleats
Many boaters prefer the clean appearance and greater safety of modern pull-up cleats that retract flush into the deck when not in use. But depending on where they need to be installed, limited mounting room can make it difficult.
March 23, 2022
Book locker: Spring fix-up fever
With the crocuses comes the ladders, brushes and tools. Tarp off, project list on. Read all about it to get in the mood.
March 9, 2022
VETUS announces integration of BOW PRO thrusters with Mercury Marine® Joystick Piloting system
VETUS has collaborated with Mercury Marine® to enable the integration of its BOW PRO thrusters with Mercury Joystick Piloting for Outboards (JPO).
March 9, 2022
New Products: A premium antifouling for all seasons – AkzoNobel introduces Micron® CSC-CA
AkzoNobel’s yacht coatings continue to set new standards in antifoulings with the latest addition to its renowned Micron® range – Micron CSC-CA. Micron CSC-CA is a multi-seasonal premium antifouling that enhances performance and minimizes paint build-up thanks to its unique Controlled Solubility Copolymer technology.
March 9, 2022
New Products: Chic Marine high-performance leather and vinyl care products are made in Canada
You’ve probably heard the expression…your boat is very clean! But what defines this perception of cleanliness? I would say that the beauty of the leather and vinyl has a lot to do with it. In a boat, seats that are soft, shiny, and free of cracks will be comfortable, easy on the eyes, and attractive to a buyer!
February 23, 2022
Our dog shops Canadian
Perhaps living next door to the boat equipment superpower and on the shipping route from China, we lose track of our own innovative manufacturers.
February 23, 2022
Gear: Flush-mount chocks solve clutter
For most boat owners, two things come to mind when they think about chocks. The first is that they’re perfect for leading lines across a deck to avoid rubbing gelcoat or putting strain on a rail or stanchion. The second is that they stub toes, catch sail sheets and fishing lines, and detract from a clean sheer.
February 23, 2022
Book locker: Whither the weather?
Everyone talks about the weather but not everyone reads about it, which would help them to know more about what they are talking about. Here are some picks to sharpen your weather eye.
February 8, 2022
Head line news: New model Marine Elegance toilet
New for 2022, Raritan Engineering has introduced a Comfort Height Elongated Bowl version of its Marine Elegance marine electric toilet . Retaining all the features and modern styling of the original model, it now adds a level of comfort and powerful flushing typically associated with residential toilets.
February 8, 2022
New products: AkzoNobel introduces Micron CSC-CA
The latest addition to the Micron range, Micron CSC-CA, is a multi-seasonal premium antifouling. Micron CSC-CA enhances performance and minimizes paint build-up as a result of its unique Controlled Solubility Copolymer technology.
February 8, 2022
Yanmar Develops Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System
Recent years have seen increasing efforts, all over the world, to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions towards the realization of a carbon neutral society. 123 countries and one region including Japan have already announced the goal of achieving net zero GHG emissions by 2050…
January 26, 2022
Book locker: Valentine picks for boating romance
This selection reflects love at sea: either finding it there, or spending your life at sea with your loved one.
January 26, 2022
Gear: How to install furling for cruisers
Furlers make all the difference in headsail control by allowing cruisers to furl and reef from the safety of the cockpit, while maintaining great sail shape.
January 26, 2022
New products: Yamaha Pearlescent White Outboards
As more and more boat owners are looking to customize their boats to express their individual style, Yamaha is getting onboard! Yamaha has added premium eye-catching pearlescent white colour options to select mid- and high-power outboards, along with the ever-popular traditional grey, providing more opportunities for boaters to match their motor to their hull.
January 24, 2022
Upgrade to a “Sweet Suite” of new electronics
You won’t be surprised to hear about all the great features and capabilities available when you upgrade to a new suite of navigation electronics, but you might be surprised at how much functionality you can get at sweet deal prices.
January 11, 2022
Leather-wrapped steering wheel is luxury
Wrapped in hand-stitched marine-grade synthetic leather, Torcello Elite from Schmitt & Ongaro Marine delivers a hand feel that matches that of a premium automobile.
December 21, 2021
Technology: Candela – Swedish foiling boats get boost
Another innovative alternative boatbuilder is in the news. A venture capital arm is taking a stake in Candela Speed Boat AB, a Swedish startup making electric boats that rely on hydrofoil technology.
December 21, 2021
Book locker: Boaters’ best reads of 2021
There was lots of time for gathering nautical reads, but perhaps you missed a few. The bookworms at Nautical Mind looked through the past year’s publishing bonanza and recommend a baker’s half-dozen of their favorites.
December 8, 2021
Launch your PWC the South American way
Invented in Argentina, CAPRIA has introduced a PWC Launcher to its range of drystack facility solutions. Its first installed project is at Marina Puerto Chico in San Fernando, Buenos Aires, with two units enhance the marina’s services.
December 8, 2021
PORTS Cruising Guides announce new Lake Ontario 2023 edition!
Scheduled for Winter 2022-2023, Canadian Yachting Media is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the PORTS Cruising Guides Lake Ontario & the Thousand Islands 2023 Guide.
November 24, 2021
Gear: The new Steiner Navigator series
The new Navigator Binoculars take Steiner’s marine series to the next level with innovative product features: The new open-hinge design reduces weight and enhances handling. Steiner’s poro-prism system offers auto-focus which keeps everything from your boat deck to the horizon crystal clear.
November 24, 2021
Canadian Yachting December is out now!
The annual Canadian Yachting December issue is back and bursting with exciting stories, boat reviews, products, and more.
November 24, 2021
Electronics: The Best and Brightest Satellite Communication Equipment
When strolling the docks of almost any busy marina, a cruiser will see satellite domes atop boats of varying sizes and types. Some pull in live TV programming far from shore while others provide links, by way of VSAT technology, to the internet, data and worldwide phone service.
November 24, 2021
Book locker: A boatload of gifts
You can do all your holiday shopping at once – your boating friends will unwrap their nautical gifts with glee.
November 10, 2021
Iosso Water Repellent protects fabric in one easy step
Constant exposure to sunshine, rain, tree sap, bird droppings and dirt can make even the most cared-for outdoor fabrics look dingy. Iosso Water Repellent is the easy way to protect synthetic and natural textiles and maintain their water resistance and original vibrant colors.
November 10, 2021
Heading south? These are for the swim platform
Sharkbanz is the first wearable shark deterrent technology created by experienced ocean goers Nathan and David Garrison. Instead of waiting for the next attack to happen, they decided to do something about their underlying fear.
October 27, 2021
Tesla of the wakeboarding world making waves
The Super Air Nautique GS22E wakesurfing boat powered by Ingenity Electric will be at boat shows in Germany and the United States this fall.
October 27, 2021
Book locker: October 28 2021
Let’s head south. As things open up, boaters are once again looking to sunnier climes. Perhaps you are too!
October 12, 2021
Dockmate announces added compatibility and new features
Dockmate®, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote controls for yachts, has announced expanded compatibility and new functionality for select engines.
October 12, 2021
PORTS Guides Look Great in Gift Wrap!
PORTS Guides are The Essential Boating Companion and Look Great in Gift Wrap!