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Message From The Editor
This Ain’t AI
I can’t lie to you – this endless talk about AI has me somewhat spooked. Clearly if the banter about robots replacing editors is accurate, I will soon be hard at work preparing my resume and applying for a government job or driving Uber.
But this publication is written by people rather than algorithms, and in my view it must be. Yes, I imagine a clever system of looking at past and current publication, then distilling it into a story about something straightforward, like baking an apple pie could be very successful. But the whole thing about boating is so complicated and individual. Boats and equipment are ubiquitous and their uniqueness is what attracts us. The online descriptions vary from lobster boats to hydroplanes to cruising catamarans. Does even a computer understand the difference?
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John Morris
Online Editor
Canadian Boating Magazine
Onboard@kerrwil.com
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New Boats
Coastal Vokey—Small Town Canadian Boats Turning Heads
Canadian boat builders Coastal Adventures are making a splash across North America with their Coastal Vokey line of vessels designed for deep lakes and offshore waters. Based in King’s Point, Newfoundland, Coastal Adventures has spent the last two decades quietly expanding their Coastal Vokey series and gathering a dedicated following of east-coast boaters who appreciate a vessel that’s custom-built for rougher conditions.
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Calendar Dates?
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Written in partnership with Saniflo
Four Factors to Consider When Selecting Marine Plumbing
When it comes to boating, plumbing might not be the first thing on your mind. However, for extended stays on the water, a reliable marine plumbing system is as essential as fuel or navigation equipment. Saniflo’s Sanimarin systems offer a cutting-edge solution for marine plumbing needs, combining efficiency, comfort, and eco-friendliness.
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CBOB Holiday Merch
From the Boat Brands’ Gift Sites
Your OnBoard Team has taken a look through the various boat brands’ merch collections to add some items that will look good under your tree. AirHead’s Inflatable Punk Duck – a delightful 1-2 person float measuring 70 inches by 57 inches (177 cm x 144 cm). Keep your beverage close with a built-in drink holder.
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Media
Catch Waterways on TV and a New Batch Online Starting Tomorrow
The Award—winning Waterways with Steven Bull explores just about every aspect of boats and boating including safety, boating destinations and more. You can catch the show Water Ways: Ontario on Global TV – the Ontario Series, the first of a planned rollout of regional shows, with BC and Florida next on the list takes deeper dives in regions with locally-relevant tips and staycation inspiration.
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Ask Andrew
Santa Andrew
The wife of one of my long-term clients reached out last week to get some advice. In a very timid email, she wrote and asked what I thought their boat might need for next year, and if I could prepare a quote or two for some things that might make life easier and more enjoyable aboard in 2025. She was hoping to ‘gift’ an upgrade or some project labour as a Christmas present to her sailor husband.
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POTW
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Unsalted (with a Perfect Rainbow)
Our Nordic Tug 32 “Unsalted” at a dock in Hilton Beach harbour, St. Joseph Island this past summer after a brief storm went through. David Bannister writes “That’s as far north/west as we travelled on our trip from Kincardine through the North Channel, with perfect weather most days.”
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Products
Eww, look at that stain. Grab the Moldaway
Even the cleanest boats have mold, mildew and algae lurking in the corners. That’s why pro marine detailers grab Shurhold Moldaway when tackling tough stains. The oxygenated formula cleans and renews a wide range of surfaces without the harsh chemicals that alter colors and deteriorate materials.
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Len's Cove Lessons
Fenders 101
If you are proud of your boat and/or you don’t want to damage it, you are going to want to have fenders on board to protect it. We see lots of errors when it comes to how many, how to use tem, etc.
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Eight Bells
Ed Botterell: Another Legend Gone
Ed Botterell, born January 24, 1931, a Canadian sailing legend, passed December 2, 2024. First noted in 1947 when he represented the Royal St Lawrence Yacht Club for the right to represent Canada in the first post war Olympics in the single handed Firefly. Beaten, but just, by Bruce Kirby from Ottawa, who was in turn beaten by Paul McLauglin.
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Sail GP
New Driver Takes Updated Boat Mid-Fleet
With a new owner, new brand and new skipper, we can look forward to a full season of Sail GP fun. Being alive in the Sail GP Series is particularly important since the consensus is that fleet racing catamarans is the future, especially since the America’s Cup was widely viewed as a something of a bore. Brief Q&A with driver, Giles Scott: How Canadian is he? He has a passport – how? Did he sail much here? Does he ever come here?
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Regional Round up
NS Awards Presented; Quebec Scheduled
At their 4th Annual Celebration of Excellence this weekend Tara Macaulay, Sarah Flanagan, Frank Denis and the Sail NS team honored so many remarkable individuals who have made significant contributions to the sport of sailing. The evening brought together 150 sailors from across Nova Scotia recognizing some fantastic accomplishments by sailors and clubs.
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News
Murray McCullough New Ontario Sailing Executive Director
Murray McCullough has been named the new Executive Director of Ontario Sailing, effective January 6, 2025. Murray will replace Glenn Lethbridge, Ontario Sailing’s Executive Director for nearly 18 years, who will set sail for retirement in March of 2025. Murray will be responsible for providing strategic leadership for Ontario Sailing and ensuring operational excellence for the organization.
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