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Message From The Editor
Radical idea: Racing
If you own a powerboat, this may be a crazy sounding idea, but this summer, let’s consider sailboat racing. What???? Rag bagging! But hear me out.
Sail racing is boating too. Moreover, there are skills to acquire that will stand you in good stead aboard your own boat. Like what?
Three skills that will prove very worthwhile no matter what sort of boat you navigate are compass watching, wind watching and weather watching. Accomplished power captains are well aware of wind when they head out onto open water and especially when they dock, yet powerboats rarely have wind instruments or even telltales.
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John Morris
Online Editor
Canadian Yachting Magazine
CYonboard@kerrwil.com
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Top story
Buddy Melges – the Canadian Connection
My first recollection of Buddy Melges was on Lake Geneva Wisconsin at the first world laser Championships. There decked out in his 1972 US Olympic team blazer he towered over Hans Fogh who also was wearing his DANMARK labelled Olympic baser. A mutual respect for these to Flying Dutchman sailors was evident and clearly long standing. Buddy had just recently returned from the 1972 games with a Gold medal in his new adopted class the Soling.
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What's News?
At CY 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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Plan Your Boating Season
Summer Snacking
Food is one of the most important elements for a great day out on the water. No one wants to go hungry! Here’s a list of simple and delicious ideas that are easy to prep and limit the number of bags and coolers to bring onboard.
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News
Kirkfield Lift Lock modified lockages to start the 2023 season
On September 2, 2022, the Kirkfield Lift Lock site was closed due to a mechanical failure. Since then, construction crews have been on-site working to restore the Kirkfield Lift Lock to full operation. While repairs are progressing well, Parks Canada wishes to advise boaters...
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Boat Gallery
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Missed the latest issue of Canadian Yachting?
On the Boat?
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Racing
Don't Miss ABYC Open - the First Race of the Season!
As has been the recent tradition, the ABYC Open will kick off the 2023 LORC racing season. PHRF Racers will sail around the buoys on Saturday and will enjoy a "coastal" race on Sunday. The one-design fleets (J105, J80, Beneteau 36.7 and Vipers) will race around the buoys both days.
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News
Freighter stuck in mud in Detroit River
A freighter hauling salt ran aground Wednesday in the Detroit River near Belle Isle, across from Detroit. According to the United States Coast Guard, the 639-foot Mark W. Barker freighter lost propulsion and ran aground just feet away from the shore of Belle Isle...
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Plugboats
Canadian Electric Speedboat Part of Guinness Record Swim
When swimmer Merle Liivand made her 5th Guinness World Record swim across Miami’s Biscayne Bay on April 15th, Canadian boat manufacturer Voltari Electric was there with her every minute of her 14 and a quarter hour marathon. Liivand, also known as ‘Merle the Mermaid’...
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Maintenance with Marc
Applying or Repairing Your Vinyl Boat Lettering
One of the pleasures of boating, at least for me, is reading boat names! I enjoy the many humorous names and those that are a play on words. In many cases, they certainly provide a glimpse into the owner’s personality. Or, as in my case, Aquaholic, my addiction to all things related to water sports and activities.
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News
Georgian College and Mercury Marine host High School Student event
High school students from Collingwood and Bradford came to the Georgian College Midland Campus on May 3rd to be introduced to the opportunities available in the Marine, Small Engine and Welding programs. Mercury Marine partnered with the college to provide some hands-on learning in the test cell.
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POTW
Little Eddie – Inspector
This issue’s Photo of the Week comes from friend Katie Dudman who reports. “He’s playing with the prop on a 40 Hp Yamaha. In the background is a SeaRay hooked up to the water hose to get started for the season. He’s completing the pre-launch inspection.”
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Boat Gallery
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Keven talks sails
Ropes for Sailboats - Part 2
As Keven pointed out last issue “as the old saying goes, there are no ropes on a sailboat; only halyards, sheets, guys, vangs, cunninghams, barberhaulers, downhauls, furling lines, lifts, rodes and dock lines.”
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The book locker
Off the Beaten Track
You’ve cruised Georgian Bay, Desolation Sound and The Thousand Islands. You’ve been to the BVI and Sint Maarten. But there are worlds to conquer. Our Book Locker this time is filled with books on places you may not have thought of.
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Gear
Birds Can't Rest on Wind Indicator with BirdSpike
Birds perching on top of a mast will quickly make a mess of the deck and sail cover. To avoid this, install a Windex 15 with BirdSpike from Windex Development AB. Designed for 15'-40' boats, the masthead wind indicator not only makes sailing easier, but prevents gulls and terns from landing...
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Canadian Yachting One Design
Send your ONE DESIGN news, results, pictures and everything else to cyonedesign@kerrwil.com.
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Check out our CYOB Classified section!
Our classified section is open to boaters looking to buy, sell & trade, etc.
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