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Message From The Editor
Everything’s Happening. And Not Happening!
Not Happening
Canada Post. As we prepare this issue of OnBoard with the postal strike continuing, you may not have yet received the packed December issue of our Canadian Boating magazine. But good news - you can read it here.
Happening
Dread not the off season! While my expectation is to withdraw from the world as we know it once the clock falls back, this year OnBoard is exploding with stories rolling in from across the land. Besides haul-out parties and antifreeze excitement (See Ask Andrew below) the Fall appears packed with presentations, seminars and awards.
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John Morris
Online Editor
Canadian Boating Magazine
Onboard@kerrwil.com
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Plugboats
Voting for Canadian Electric Boats in the international Gussies Awards
Public voting has begun in the 5th annual Gustave Trouvé Awards, ‘The Gussies’, and there is a strong showing of Canadian boats among the Finalists. An international jury of 35 electric boat experts that includes past Gussies winners recently narrowed the nominees field to a list of Finalists in nine categories: Electric Boats Up To 8m / 26 ft (In Production and In Development) Over 8m / 26 ft (In Production and In Development)...
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What's News?
At CB Onboard we’re here for your news. Dock news? Cruise plans? Engine workshops? Awards presentations? Winter get togethers? Send a blurb, pictures, links. If it’s boating news we’re Onboard! Just let us know at
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Calendar Dates?
Got some important dates coming up at your marina, club or organization. Let us know and we'll tell the country via the Onboard Datebook.
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Technology
Kropf Industrial Delivers First All-Electric Travel Lift
Parry Sound, On-based Kropf Industrial, manufacturer of the industry-leading Conolift line of boat handling equipment and dock equipment you’ve seen everywhere, has placed its first all-electric travel lift is in service at Port Credit Yacht Club in the GTA. The advanced design has eliminated both the diesel power unit and the hydraulic system, yielding a simplified machine that is quiet...
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Written in partnership with Maple Leaf Marinas
Winter is the Ideal Time for Boat Maintenance and Upgrades
As the boating season is now at a close and temperatures are dropping, boats are headed into storage until spring. However, while your boat is in slumber for the winter, it is the perfect time to consider maintenance and upgrades that can elevate your boating experience for the next season. Here’s why scheduling service during the off-season is a smart move...
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Design
BYD Announces Lost Agenda
BYD-Naval Architects, based in Hamilton, has released their latest design, Project LOST AGENDA: a custom 48-foot hybrid-powered catamaran engineered for unrestricted ocean travel. Designed for a private client with a commitment to sustainable exploration, this innovative vessel represents a new standard in hybrid marine architecture, combining cutting-edge energy solutions with luxurious comfort...
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News
Six Recognized for Outstanding Maritime Achievement in BC
A collaboration between the Government House Foundation and the Maritime Museum of BC, the recipients for the 2nd annual Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement, were announced last week. This annual award recognizes and acknowledges individuals and organizations along BC’s coast and inland waterways who have made noteworthy contributions to BC’s maritime interests...
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Dockside Dining
The Port Tavern, Thornbury, by Celebrity Chef Mark McEwan
Dining on or near a marina might not be unusual for boaters, but rarely does one step off their deck and walk straight into a restaurant created by one of Canada’s most renowned chefs. Mark McEwan has been a familiar name in Canada’s culinary world for more than 40 years. His current portfolio includes five restaurants, two grocery stores, and 11 years as head judge on the Food Network’s Top Chef Canada.
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Ask Andrew
Engine antifreeze technique – Part 2
In Part 1 last issue we learned that Two winterizing methods exist, depending on the type of engine that you have: 1) Engines without drain plugs and exposed hoses (ex Volvo, Yanmar, Universal, Atomic 4 on sailboats). 2) Engines with drain plugs and exposed hoses (Ex Mercruiser or Volvo Penta inboard gasoline on powerboats)...
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POTW
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Best time for Seals
This week’s POTW marks our first ever from Nunavut! Patiq Netser of Coral Harbour on Southampton Island. Our Harbour finally starting to freeze up. Few boats rushed down to Fraggle Rock area for sealing. Best spot this time of year for seals.
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BoatHowTo
Launches - Marine Diesel Maintenance Online Course
After two years of development and countless hours of dedication, renowned boat-tech experts Nigel Calder and Jan Athenstädt of BoatHowTo have unveiled their much-anticipated Marine Diesel Engines Maintenance course at the METS Trade Show in Amsterdam. This course is the latest addition to BoatHowTo’s portfolio, which already includes the widely popular Boat Electrics 101 (BE101) and Advanced Marine Electrics (AME) courses...
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Eight Bells
Bill Abbottt Sr - Boatbuilder, Olympian
The country lost one of its most important boating figures, William Alexander Abbott, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Sarnia ON boat builder on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the age of 98. In 1991, at the second annual CYA Sail Training Symposium, the Sarnia Yacht Club donated a trophy in honour of William Abbott Senior, who as well as being one of Canada’s best known yacht builders, has contributed significantly to sail training at Sarnia Yacht Club.
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Team Canada
Friends Gather to Support Nacra Contenders
With the support of many friends and particularly family members, The Nacra 17 team of Madeline Gillis (RNSYC – Halifax) and Galen Richardson (RCYC – Toronto) held a festive ‘Hollywood’ fundraiser at RCYC in downtown Toronto on Thursday evening. The Sail Canada Development Squad sailors came within a point of qualifying for Paris ’24 and are now bent on LA 28 (Hollywood, get it?!) According to the sailors, the needs are primarily...
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Racing
Dalhousie University Winner of CICSA Fleet Racing Nationals
Congratulations to Dalhousie University who won the last CICSA 2024 Fall season event, the Fleet Racing National Championships, held by McGill University at the Pointe-Claire Yacht Club at the end of October. A total of 10 teams were in action and completed 16 races. University of Toronto finished in second place, followed by the Royal Military College of Canada.
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LOOR Announces 2025 Race Dates
Lake Ontario Offshore Racing (LOOR) announces the official race dates for the 2025 season. Sailors, mark your calendars for an exciting lineup of offshore challenges, featuring the prestigious Lake Ontario 300 and 600 Challenge Races, the Susan Hood Trophy Race, and the popular Lake Ontario Shorthanded Race Series (LOSHRS).
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