April 28, 2021
Pack a Little Added Pleasure for Next Summer
The ZINO High Performance inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board from WOW World of Watersports fits into a case the size of a big backpack, but inflated, it’s 11 feet long, 32 inches wide and 6 inches thick with a 300 lb capacity.
April 28, 2021
Towable Watersports Inflatables Are Fun for Everyone
Just about anyone can don a PFD and go for a thrilling ride on the WOW World of Watersports 2BER tube. Tow it fast or slow, it’s fun and good exercise too.
April 28, 2021
Hobie Mirage Eclipse
The Mirage Eclipse is another world’s-first watercraft from Hobie. Fly high at exceptional speed, nimbly carving turns using fingertip steering controls. There’s minimal setup. Go from the car, the dock, or your boat to the water in minutes.
April 28, 2021
THE GIFT OF ONBOARD SAFETY WITH HARKEN’S MARINE GRIP
If someone you care about is not so sure-footed these days, here is a thoughtful and affordable gift. You can apply Marine Grip on the boat, or on the dock.
April 28, 2021
1ST MATE IS READY TO ASSIST IN OVERBOARD SITUATIONS
Wouldn’t you feel better knowing that your boat had a system to monitor and help in the event that anyone falls overboard?
April 28, 2021
STEINER NAVIGATOR PRO 7×50
Here is a gift that is sure to become a treasured part of your boating experience for years to come. The porro prism Navigator Pro Series is the choice for recreational boaters, weekend anglers and hobby sailors.
April 28, 2021
STRIKER Cast
Turn your phone into a castable sonar; STRIKER Cast brings sonar to a mobile device to help anglers find & catch more fish – with & without a boat! Designed for use in freshwater and saltwater (and even for ice fishing), STRIKER Cast delivers excellent sonar performance in both shallow water and deep water.
April 21, 2021
Qwik-Fill makes battery maintenance fast and easy
Flooded marine 12V deep cycle batteries need regular topping-off with distilled water to ensure peak performance. The Qwik-Fill Onboard Battery Watering System from Flow-Rite is the fast and easy way to perform this important task. It allows boat owners to maintain optimal electrolyte levels from a single, more convenient onboard location.
April 9, 2021
Stay Winter Cool with a Yeti Tundra 65 Onboard
The YETI Tundra 65 is their most versatile cooler, just as adept at keeping your catch cold as it is storing drinks and food. This cooler is plenty roomy, built with a Fatwall design and Permafrost insulation, so it has extra thick walls for unmatched thermal retention.
April 9, 2021
BE PLUSH, BE PRACTICAL, BE WELL RESTED
A good night’s sleep on the boat is a great pleasure indeed and custom bedding from SeaSwag can make a world of difference. Their Universal sheet takes the hassle out of buying sheets for the V Berth on your boat. Available in 4 sizes and 2 fabrics, the set is packaged in a custom reusable bag perfect for storing the sheets on and off the boat.
April 6, 2021
Trucks on Board: Canyon and Colorado
First time in many years I was lucky enough to test both the GMC Canyon and the Chevrolet Colorado back-to-back. Now you might be surprised to find out that these two truck siblings do have little differences in trim and options. But for the most part they are the same when it comes to engines and drivelines.
April 6, 2021
New Gear: Prospec Audiophile-Level Quality on board
Unlike cars and homes, boats can be difficult spaces in which to create a quality listening environment—unless Infinity by Harman Kappa 6-1/2″ coaxial marine speakers from Prospec Electronics are included. They deliver audiophile-level quality sound and integrated RGB lighting to keep the party going all night long.
April 6, 2021
THE WET SET – Canadian Yachting looks at the latest towed wake sports boats and activities
We hope you enjoyed the feature story on towed water sports and wakesurf boats that was in the May 2021 Canadian Yachting magazine.
March 24, 2021
New products: Yamaha Introduces Upgraded V MAX SHO
Yamaha Motor Canada has launched an upgraded 4.2-litre V MAX SHO® outboard, offering a full 40 percent more charging capacity and contemporary styling as it enters a new era of reliable service.
March 15, 2021
DISTANT SHORES DVD SERIES
Holidays are perfect times for daydreaming and anyone who loves boating, will love the adventures of Paul and Sheryl Shard; contributing writers to Canadian Yachting for many years.
March 9, 2021
Spring gear: Shurhold polisher brings back a showroom shine
Bringing back a boat’s showroom shine is fast and easy with the award-winning World’s Best Dual Action Polisher from Shurhold. Developed for the DIYer, the tool quickly removes dirt and oxidation from paint and gelcoat without the burns and swirls common with professional rotary machines.
February 24, 2021
Hands-free Smartphone Control With The JBL Click
The JBL Click Bluetooth® wireless controller from Prospec Electronics adds fingertip control of music and call functions to any Android or iOS smartphone. Quickly mounted on a steering wheel or handlebar, the waterproof device allows the user to stay focused on driving instead of reaching for their cell phone.
February 23, 2021
Mercury Marine Introduces New V12 600hp Verado Engine
On February 11, 2021, Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), introduced the new 7.6‑liter V12 600hp Verado outboard engine.
February 22, 2021
Green Ghost, Blue Ocean – No fixed Address
“A Sailing Adventure Across 40,000 Nautical Miles” over a 17-year span, chronicles the adventures of Jennifer Smith and her husband Alex Nikolajevich (Nik) after they have sold their car in Vancouver and backed their boat out of Coal Harbour.
February 16, 2021
LuxGuard MAX Spider & Ant Killer
A water-based insecticide that’s safe to use on Boats & RV’s. Long lasting and effective control against Spiders, Brown DogTicks, Earwigs, Fleas, Ants, and Cockroaches.
February 9, 2021
“Why We Roll” – Epifanes Poly-urethane Rocks The Roller!
Who could have imagined it would get this easy? With Epifanes Poly-urethane yacht coatings, all it takes is rolling and it rolls beautifully — with a four-inch, high-density foam roller and without all the painstaking overspray protection that spray painting requires or the double-fisted duty of rolling and tipping.
February 3, 2021
SHOW YOU CARE WITH A GIFT OF FOUL WEATHER GEAR AND PPE
When Zhik’s design team created their award winning, Hydrovision® Adaptive Hood and detachable visor as part of its Isotak X Offshore range for the Dongfeng Race Team, which won the last Volvo Ocean Race, no-one could have predicted how this radical innovation in yachting garment design is now being adopted by sailors.
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.