January 27, 2021
Custom bedding made easy!
When Linda McErlain and Erica Robertson purchased Anchor’s Away Custom Boat Bedding and re-branded as Sea Swag Custom Boat Bedding, they knew that one of their first priorities would be to develop a sheet solution for boats that takes out some of the complexity of the custom design process.
January 13, 2021
Volvo Penta Launches Integrated Assisted Docking System
On Monday, Volvo Penta announced the availability of their fully integrated assisted docking system at the Consumer Electronics Show, held virtually this year.
January 13, 2021
New Products: On The Boat, It’s A Subwoofer; Off, A Bluetooth Speaker
Perhaps the ultimate audio solution for boat owners, the JBL by Harman BassPro Go from Prospec Electronics combines convenience, performance and portability in a single speaker. On the vessel, it’s a subwoofer that delivers deep, powerful bass.
December 16, 2020
Gear: SuperSport Venture compass ideal for boats up to 35′
It only takes one foggy, disorienting day on the water to make a boat owner understand the value of a compass. The SuperSport Venture SS-PR2 from Ritchie Navigation is the ideal new or replacement magnetic compass for boats from 16′ to 35′ in length.
December 15, 2020
Reads OnBoard: Whales of Lake Erie
It’s a voyage everyone wants to undertake, but few get to make. The Whales of Lake Erie is the diary of a trip Canadian author and photographer, Bruce Kemp, made in the late summer of 2000 aboard the Canadian Leader – last of the traditional Great Lakes fore-aft’ers built in Canada at the Collingwood yard.
December 15, 2020
Jeeps on Board: Rubicon Two Door
Over the years I have had a real soft spot for the Jeep Wrangler line of models. Recently I had the opportunity to spend some time with the go anywhere Rubicon and test its off-road and on-road capabilities plus how it could tow.
December 2, 2020
2021 PORTS Rideau available now!
Wait no longer, the 2021 Rideau Canal & Lower Ottawa River PORTS Guide has returned! Purchase your copy now at Nautical Mind Bookstore…
November 24, 2020
Yeti Tundra 65
The Tundra 65 is Yeti’s most versatile cooler, just as adept at keeping catches cold as it is storing drinks and food. This cooler is plenty roomy and can hold a limit of redfish without breaking a sweat.
November 24, 2020
Mini ELIDE 4″ FIRE® Extinguishing Ball – Automatic Surveillance Firefighting
Fireball self Extinguisher. It’s a revolutionary self-detonating device designed to extinguish a fire.
November 17, 2020
Vehicles OnBoard: Road Test of the 2020 Volvo XC90 T8 R
The problem with driving any full-size Pickup Truck or Sport Utility Vehicle is that when you are not towing anything, generally fuel consumption is not that exciting. For those of you who like to keep fill ups to a minim, Volvo just might have the answer.
November 17, 2020
Put PORTS Essential Boating Companion Under the Tree
Wait no longer – the 2021 Rideau Canal & Lower Ottawa River PORTS Guide will be available for the holiday season! Preorder now and we will ship it out before the end of November!
November 17, 2020
Your Holiday Gift Guide and the Latest in Marine Electronics
Timed to help with those tough last-minute gift-giving ideas, we bring you the (almost) first-ever Canadian Yachting Magazine Holiday Gift Guide. Will a new cruiser fit under the tree? Is Santa going sailing? Maybe not, but it’s time to put your family and friends on both the nautical and nice lists.
November 4, 2020
Your Holiday Gift Guide and the Latest in Marine Electronics
Timed to help with those tough last-minute gift-giving ideas, we bring you the (almost) first-ever Canadian Yachting Magazine Holiday Gift Guide. Will a new cruiser fit under the tree? Is Santa going sailing? Maybe not, but it’s time to put your family and friends on both the nautical and nice lists.
October 29, 2020
ZIPPERED RIGGING SLEEVE
Protect your cables and hoses with this easy to remove rigging sleeve.
October 29, 2020
CRC SALT TERM ENG FLUSH CLR & CORROSION INHIB
Cleans & protects anything exposed to salt (saltwater, salt air, road salt).
October 29, 2020
SONIC BLAST 1oz WITH CLIP
Sonic Blast Horns are a great option for uses where flammability is a concern including industrial safety, construction sites, confined spaces and boating.
October 29, 2020
MINI OLED TEMPERATURE MONITOR – BLUE
Monitors essential electrical system parameters on a bright, waterproof, daylight readable OLED screen.
October 29, 2020
MINI OLED TANK METER – BLUE
Monitors essential system parameters on a bright, waterproof, daylight readable OLED screen.
October 29, 2020
SAHARA MK2
Attwood is proud to introduceSahara Mk2, the ONLY automatic bilge pump that eliminates airlocks. What makes Sahara Mk2 so innovativeis thepatented X-Air™ Impeller.
October 29, 2020
Scratched Surface Repair Kits
Kit contains (28 mL) 1 oz paste, hardener, Mylar, mixing stick & water sand paper. White, black and champagne are the closest nautical match for boats that are a few years old and have been exposed to UV sunlight.
October 26, 2020
Bold Sea Stories – Prizewinning Nonfiction
There are places and things that we read, hear and dream about, that are on our “bucket list” to cruise. Lake Superior was not one of those places for me and I’m not sure it ever will be, as I remember all too well chipping ice out of the bottom of a Lightning there in early August before we went sailing in a championship regatta.
October 21, 2020
Marquis Yachts Adds Outboards to the M42 Series
Almost a year ago to the day, Marquis Yachts re-launched the Marquis brand and introduced the world to the M42. Now they have added the triple outboard powered M42 for the buyers that want to seize the day. The outboard powered M42, in fact, is actually the standard power configuration for this model, and the inboards introduced a year ago are an option.
October 21, 2020
Vehicles on board (formerly cars on board): The GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation
Every once in a while I test a vehicle that I really find exceptional and this was the case with the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation 4WD. In the past, the vehicles I have tested from GM have generally been good but have never really stood out. The new Sierra I tested was equipped with the new 3L inline 6-cyclinder Turbo-Diesel that did make it stand out.
October 21, 2020
Gear: Shurhold Brushes Take Abuse
Tasked with scrubbing non-skid and hardware during frequent routine maintenance, few tools take the abuse that a boat brush does. Many begin to lose bristles as soon as they’re put into use. Others are simply too coarse to clean delicate, easily scratched surfaces like gelcoat, paint and vinyl graphics.
September 24, 2020
Kingston Anchors LTD Bow Roller Wheels
Your anchor launch and retrieval will go a lot smoother if your boat’s bow roller wheels are maintained.
September 24, 2020
Unimer U-Cleat Mooring Compensator
High quality mooring compensators are essential in line maintenance.
September 24, 2020
Element CHIRP Sonar/GPS
Knowledge is power—and the Elemen CHIRP Sonar / GPS series from Raymarine gives you the upper hand when hunting for fish and their habitat.
September 24, 2020
Balmar SG200 Battery Monitor
Balmar has combined recent technology advances to introduce a next generation Battery Monitor.
September 24, 2020
Spinlock Deckvest VITO with HRS Offshore 170N Hammar Hydrostatic Inflatable Lifejacket
The VITO is the first Lifejacket Harness to include a revolutionary Harness Release System.
September 24, 2020
Gill iN81 Pilot Jacket
Incredibly versatile, the Gill’s Pilot Jacket is an essential jacket suitable for a multitude of activities and adventures, but with the performance of an inshore sailing jacket.
September 24, 2020
1st Mate Marine Safety and Security System
The 1st Mate Marine Safety and Security System puts confidence in the palm of your hand with overboard alerts, distress messaging and theft-deterrent functionality.