Canadian Yachting’s John Armstrong visited Neptunus Yachts in St. Catharines. Pictured at left is Jan Willem De Jong, Managing Director of Neptunus standing in front of a new Neptunus 62 which will launch early in May.
These pictures below are a sneak preview of the new Neptunus 63, which will launch in September and be highlighted in Canadian Yachtings January/February 2016 Boat Show Issue.
November 6, 2025 The owners of Sea Swag Custom Boat Bedding are Stacey Bryson and Ashley Hanaka. They know how uncomfortable sleeping and your boat can be if you don’t have the right equipment in place. And now not only do they make sure your bedding looks immaculate on the inside, they sell Starke products for…
October 23, 2025 The BH8 Winch Series sets a new standard in marine anchoring solutions by combining superior engineering, cutting-edge technology, and robust construction. Its ability to handle a variety of chain sizes, coupled with Maxwell’s patented Wave Design™ chainwheel and automatic free-fall system, makes it an essential addition to any vessel requiring reliable and efficient anchoring. Whether mounted on the…
October 23, 2025 Furuno’s NXT Radar marks a new generation in Marine Radar technology, delivering the sharp performance of solid-state design and the intelligence of advanced Doppler processing. At the heart of these systems lies Target Analyzer™, a powerful tool that turns complex Radar data into clear, instantly understandable information and helping mariners make confident…
October 9, 2025 The all-new Sharrow AX™ is the ultimate propeller for small engines and trolling applications. Designed specifically for 6 HP to 30 HP outboards, the AX™ delivers the same revolutionary performance and efficiency that has made Sharrow the most advanced propeller on the water—now optimized for the kicker class. With the Sharrow AX, boaters will experience: • Precise trolling control – hold steady…
September 25, 2025 Mustang Survival’s innovation hub in Vancouver was established in 1989. The Waterlife Studio (originally M.E.T.A. Research) was built as our research and development division, complete with a manufacturing center, innovative prototyping facilities, a science lab to study human physiology and materials, and a pool to test gear in real-life scenarios. Over the…
September 11, 2025 Volvo Penta has launched its next-generation marine Autopilot system. Fully integrated with their Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) system and offering unique integration possibilities with other smart solutions, the new boat autopilot system delivers intuitive performance and an enhanced boating experience. The next-generation Autopilot is available for all Volvo Penta propulsion packages with…
By Andy Adams
In this month’s Canadian Boating Power Review, Editor Andy Adams, gets onboard the Scout 400 LFX. Click here to enjoy the full review.
In late July, Jill Snider and I met Pride Marine’s Kevin Marinelli at Bridgeport Marina, Orillia, Ontario to review a brand-new Scout 400 LXF, equipped with twin Mercury Verado V12 600hp outboards. This is a simply jaw-dropping rig!
By Mathew Channer
“Standby tack,” Canadian sailor Katy Campbell orders. The crew scrambles over the sheet lines and braces on the deck.
“Three, two, one, tack!”
I wait until the bow turns into the wind and the headsail snaps over, then crawl over the cabin top of Panacea X to the now windward side. The trim team smoothly sheets on the headsail and a competitor vessel shoots past our stern, feet away, as our Solana 45 beats eastward along Antigua’s south coast.
