August 28, 2025 Published by Canadian Boating for the Members of CanBoat
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People

Canadian Kyle Wills Prepares for ‘World’s Toughest Row’

Kyle Wills Canadian Kyle Wills (age 33) is set to take on the World’s Toughest Row late next year, solo rowing approximately 3,000 miles (!) across the Atlantic Ocean. The yearly challenge launches from La Gomera, Spain in early December and finishes in Antigua, with teams and solo rowers battling unpredictable weather, huge seas, and other challenges as they push the limits of human endurance to... READ MORE

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Making the Pilgrimage to the Annapolis Sailboat Show

Annapolis Boat Show vendors With 150,000 miles of coastline and over two million lakes, there aren’t all that many reasons for a sailor to leave Canada. Of course, there’s the small matter of the weather. When taking your boat out feels less like leisure and more like an act of defiance, it becomes awfully tempting to make a break for the BVIs. READ MORE

News

Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative to Host Coastal Cleanup

Great Lakes Cleanup The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is pleased to announce that it has secured a grant from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to host Ontario’s first-ever Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup. The Cities Initiative will receive $85,000 through Ontario’s Great Lakes Local Action Fund to host six shoreline cleanups for this inaugural event. READ MORE

POTW

Charm Diamonds

Not Sure This Was What Charm Diamonds Had in Mind

It was a very nice gesture from Charm Diamonds to build a romantic heart shaped photo op seat at Chester Race Week. However, they might have had a different expectation for the setup – happy amorous couples gazing fondly into each other’s eyes or at least holding hands. Daisy Cobden sent along this shot of the offbeat J120 Helix crew showing their affection for one another with no diamonds in sight. Sweet? Perhaps. Read More
The Moorings

Events

The Maritime Museum of BC’s 46th Annual Victoria Classic Boat Festival Sails into the Inner Harbour

Classic Boat Festival Now in its 46th year, the Victoria Classic Boat Festival, run by the Maritime Museum of BC, returns to Victoria’s Inner Harbour this Labour Day weekend from 29 – 31 August, 2025. Spend your weekend viewing up to 90 beautiful and history-rich heritage and classic vessels—expertly restored, rebuilt, and painstakingly maintained. READ MORE

Gear

Float Your Pooch

Underdog This PFD is for your best friend. The cape-style design has four adjustment points to ensure a secure fit on every dog. Constructed to support the pup’s natural swim angle and provide maximum mobility, most of the buoyancy is under their neck and chest. USCG-approved fabrics, including durable Cordura on the belly and neck panels, make this an ideal choice for keeping your pet safe and... READ MORE

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Sneak Peek of the Canadian Boating October issue

Canadian Boating October Ready for a jam-packed issue of Canadian Boating to celebrate your jam-packed summer? Get ready for blue-water sailing, Canadian history, and comprehensive power reviews, all in one magazine! First-off, our favourite boating personality Steven Bull (Waterways TV) takes us on an intriguing historical tour of Canadian canals. Written by a man who is as passionate about boating as anyone could be... READ MORE

Boat Superstitions

#4 Cats are Good Omens

Cat Superstitions Cats have been a welcome crew member since the early days of sailing. Trading, exploration and naval ships all made sure to have a ship cat to control the rat population on board. Rats were notorious for gnawing on ropes and wood, stealing food and, later, chewing on wires. Most importantly, they would spread disease to the food and people on the boat. The cat’s role was to hunt, catch and... READ MORE
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