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Message From The Editor
It’s My Duty (with Help from Tony)
This is the time when, as your editor, I am tasked with summing up the past year in boats and looking ahead to the next.
But it’s a difficult assignment. Assessing up the past year is complex. There was good - mostly personal stuff that made boating worthwhile. Not much really bad, happened (no pandemic, for example) but the weather, at least here, was kind of baffling. Perhaps that’s what we get in these parts – I feel like we repeat that every year.
We had an on-going stream of individual and group happenings from all you powerboaters and sailors, which we detailed in our 24 issues.
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John Morris
Online Editor
Canadian Boating Magazine
Onboard@kerrwil.com
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Racing
Rusty Wyatt 2nd Overall in the 2024 F1H2O U.I.M. World Championship
Innisfil, Ontario’s Rusty Wyatt has capped off an extraordinary rookie season in the 2024 F1H2O UIM World Championship, securing 2nd place overall in the series standings and earning the prestigious Rookie of the Year title. Representing Team Sharjah, Wyatt’s talent propelled him to an unforgettable debut season, which included a remarkable 3 race wins, 4 podium finishesincluding a stunning victory in his very first race...
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Plugboats
Canadian ENVGO Among Gussies Winners
Last week the Gustave Trouvé International Electric Boat Awards (The Gussies) wrapped up, and for the first time in the five year history of the awards, a Canadian company was one of the winners. ENVGO of Waterloo, Ontario, took home top prize for their NV1 in the category “Electric Boats Under 26 ft / 8m In Development.”
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Calendar Dates?
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Eight Bells
Nick Genco
For boaters in Toronto, there was once the luxury of choice for boat parts and supplies. Davidsons on King Street, the legendary Tom Taylor on Adelaide, a couple on Pier 4, the Dock Shoppe in a mystery building on Queen’s Quay. Holland Marine on Dundas next to the pizza place. And of course, Genco
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Ask Andrew
Andrew’s Poem for your Batteries (Could They Light Rudolph’s Nose?)
‘‘Twas the night before Christmas and all ‘cross the land
Boats were left to slumber, exactly as planned.
Engines were winterized and tarps were tied tight
But batteries – and what to do – give many a fright.
Disconnect or remove, which shall it be?
An expensive replacement for under the tree!
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CBOB Holiday Merch
From the Boat Brands’ Gift Sites – Part 2
The internet is overflowing with witty boat shirts, but there are just a few that are dignified enough for our Xmas list. Your OnBoard research team did round up some last minute picks. Happy holidays!
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New Boats
ENVGO Builds Cutting-edge Hydrofoil Electric Boat for Canadian Boaters
Canadian Company ENVGO based in Waterloo, ON, is revolutionizing electric boating in North America with the ENVGO NV1, a cutting-edge electric hydrofoil cruiser that is scheduled for release in 2026. NV1 utilizes state-of-the-art hydrofoil technology to significantly increase the power and range of its electric motor by reducing drag through the water.
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Katherine’s Early Escape
Our savvy contributor Katherine Stone prefers to beat the crowds in the BVIs and whisked down to a charter boat earlier this month. With the already-blizzarding conditions in central Canada, you’ll likely run into all your boat friends at the Soggy Dollar, Bitter End etc this winter. Send us a postcard…oops, no send us an email.
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Electronics
Connecting All Boats to the Future – Old and New
Without a doubt, the fastest moving sector of the marine industry is electronics and all the operational and navigation systems that encompasses. I recently attended the NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) Annual Conference and Expo for marine electronics professionals in Providence, Rhode Island and learned a host of amazing things. The biggest news is something that wasn’t even being talked about two years ago. It’s called Starlink, part of SpaceX and Elon Musk’s amazing new ventures.
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New Products
Hot Water, Even with Teenagers On Board
Most boats quickly run out of hot water, especially when teenagers are on board. With the Raritan 1700 Series Water Heater, there’s more than enough for washing, bathing and post-swim rinse downs. Available in three sizes and with or without an engine power heat exchanger, its glass-lined tank and premium insulating layer provide impressive temperature retention.
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News
Pleasure Boat Sinks in Halifax Harbour
A boat sank in Halifax Harbour’s Bedford Basin last week amid high winds and heavy rain. The incident occurred in the Mill Cove area, where the pleasure craft appeared to have been moored before possibly falling victim to the storm. Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency’s fire boat responded to the sinking.
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One Design Keelboats
Martin 242s at Royal Vic’s Thermopylae Regatta!
This year's M242 Fleet 2 Championships were held at Royal Victoria Yacht Club during the Thermopylae Regatta on October 5/6. The winning Royal Vancouver Yacht Club Team was Michael Clements (Skipper), Adrienne Mennell (RVYC), Erica Crilly (RVYC) and the fourth member of the team was Luzzara Mazariegos on Too Wicked!
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Offshore
Canadian Team Takes on the Ocean Race Europe
The Collingwood ON-based Be Water Positive Sailing Team is announcing its participation in The Ocean Race Europe, one of the most prestigious and challenging offshore sailing events in the world. In August 2025, the race will start from Kiel, Germany and see the latest generation foiling IMOCA boats racing to The Ocean Race Europe will start from Kiel, Germany...
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Short Tacks
Sailing News Roundup
2025-2028 Racing Rules: Changes and corrections to the Racing Rules of Sailing for 2025–2028 have now been made by World Sailing. The 2025–2028 edition will take effect on 1 January 2025. The revised Rules and a Notice of the Changes and Corrections are now available on the World Sailing website. The Sail Canada prescriptions have also been submitted to World Sailing for approval.
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