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CanBoat News
Do You Know the Rules to Avoid Boating Collisions?
If you’re unsure or need a refresher, the new CanBoat Mini-Course Avoiding Collisons covers what every boater should know — and what many tend to forget.
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Our Hidden Gems map is growing thanks to all of your submissions!
Have you explored the map yet? Check out this destination; Herring Bay, near Ladysmith, BC. Herring Bay is a hidden coastal area, it’s a beautiful clamshell beaches and not too big. It is worth the hunt to find it.
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Why Every Boater Needs a Current Vessel Inventory — Before You Wish You Had One
We don’t always think of our boats as assets—until something goes wrong. Theft, fire, or storm damage can happen to any boat, anywhere. And when it does, the last thing you want is to be guessing what gear was on board, when it was purchased, or what it’s worth.
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Editor's Note
Change for the Better!
If you are in the marine industry, you may have seen read the announcement in Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest last week that the OP Media Group is acquiring Canadian Boating, Canadian Boating OnBoard, Boating Industry Canada, and the PORTS Cruising Guides.
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News
Dock Shoppe Has Moved
Changing a store’s location can be complicated for the operation – packing, trucking unpacking. But when the shop lives on a barge, it’s just a question of slipping the docklines and moving to a new home. The Dock Shoppe chandlery has been run by Mike Pecar since 1987 in a number of locations: Harbourfront Pier 4, Queen’s Quay, Harbourfront again across the road next to the beer store and more recently took over the Bobbin, a barge moored in The Ship Channel off Cherry Street in Toronto’s port lands
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News
Stanley Boats Expands Capacity in Parry Sound
Connor Industries, Canadian builder of aluminum boats, has developed an international reputation for its custom-welded aluminum boats. Government agencies in North America, Scandinavia, Africa, the Middle East and the Arctic use the company's trademarked Stanley boats for law enforcement and conservation patrol, fire and medical emergencies, marine distress calls and spill response.
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Events
Aug 23–24: Richmond Maritime Festival Celebrates Steveston’s Nautical History
The Richmond Maritime Festival returns for its 22nd annual edition to celebrate the city’s diverse heritage at the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site on August 23 and 24, 2025. The festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, from 11am to 6pm.
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Gear Review
Sun Safe on the Lake - Hi-Vis Kids Swim Shirt
Not all gear is equal. It’s a motto you can apply to any industry, sport or activity. There is nothing worse than giving over your hard-earned dollars for a product that does a barely passable job at what it’s supposed to do, or worse, doesn’t do it at all.
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Ownership
How to Approach Survey Results
Surveys on pre-owned boats tend to produce more findings than previously for two reasons: boats are getting older, and surveyors are more concerned than ever about liability for missing something. The results tend to put almost every boat in somewhat of a negative light. Keep this in mind when used boat shopping, there is no such thing as a perfectly clean survey!
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Ask Andrew’s Brief Vacation: Boatman’s Holiday
We finally gave Andrew a day off. Here’s what he did: A weekend boating adventure: trailered to Humber Bay, a day cruising through the islands, a picnic, a beach visit and then home. Couldn’t have asked for a better day.
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Heading South This Winter?
Consider the Salty Dawgs 2025 Caribbean Rally
While the leaves aren’t quite turning yet, it may be time to start thinking about taking your boat to the Caribbean. There are some goog alternatives to making the trip on your own; departing around November 1 from Hampton, VA the Salty Dawg Caribbean Rally is the largest rally leaving the US East Coast each fall - as well as the most fun!
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Boating Superstitions
#3: Red Sky at Night, Sailor’s Delight; Red Sky in Morning, Sailors Take Warning
The origins of these beliefs stem from early days at sea when sailors ventured into uncharted waters for fishing, trading and exploration. At a time when scientific explanations for the various dangers and phenomena were unknown, these mariners put faith in the greater powers to help guide their safe passage.
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New Boats
Harris Does Big Redesign
Luxury pontoon builder Harris Boats last month launched the completely redesigned Sunliner and the debut of the dynamic Sunliner Sport. Key features of the Model Year 2026 Sunliner, include: An all-new rear sun-lounger entertainment layout designed to maximize the onboard experience with guests in mind...
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New Engines
Mercury Marine Expands V10 Verado Lineup with All-New 425hp Outboard and Enhanced 350hp Model
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has announced the latest expansion of its award-winning Verado® outboard lineup with the introduction of the all-new V10 425hp Verado outboard and a performance enhanced version of the V10 350hp Verado outboard.
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News
Enthusiastic Response to AbleSail PEI Introduction
On Saturday, June 28, 2025, the Charlottetown Yacht Club hosted a demonstration introducing the Island community to adaptive sailing. Ben Keizer, founder of Able Sail PEI, in co-operation with Sail PEI, ParaSport and Recreation PEI and Spinal Cord PEI organized a day-long opportunity for the public to view a Martin 16 sail boat and to hear how it...
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One Design Keel
Record Turnout for Martin 242 NAs
With a few yet to contact or hear back from our polling campaign, there are already 39 boats registered for the 2025 North American M242 Championships 45th Anniversary, August 23 to 24, 2025 in Vancouver co-hosted by Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and the Kitsilano Yacht Club. We think we might hit 40 boats as a stretch target.
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Racing
Tim Prophit – The New Great Lakes Superstar
In 2023, Tim Prophit and crew of Fast Tango from the Bayview Yacht Club, Detroit, was on the podium for all three Great Lakes races. Fast Tango also won the Bayview-Mac overall in the ORC division and scored a second place overall in the ORC division in the Chicago-Mac. They finished an impressive second place in Trans-Superior race.
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Offshore
Canada Running 4th in The Ocean Race Europe
Canada Ocean Racing – Be Water Positive was on the line for start of The Ocean Race Europe on Sunday, August 10, marking Canada’s first entry in the event. Following a retirement from the recent Rolex Fastnet Race due to a hydraulic issue, the boat, named Emira IV, headed to Cherbourg, France, to undergo a successful round of repairs.
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