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Message From The Editor
Good News (Unreported) Bad News (Reported)
Let’s first look at making news the right way. Northstar Canada’s Sail GP team took gold in the Sail GP race in LA a week ago. Then they took 2nd in San Francisco.
That would be the exciting way to make news, except that it did not. Here at OnBoard, boats are our beat so we reported both of these winning events and, to be fair, so did quite a few international sailing sites. BUT - No newspapers or news outlets in Canada covered either of these powerful events. This would have been the right way for boating to make news; unfortunately, it didn’t happen. Canada’s SailGP Team expressed frustration.
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John Morris
Online Editor
Canadian Boating Magazine
Onboard@kerrwil.com
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Ask Andrew
Upgrading Safety Part 1
I worked for a busy boat-tour operation 20+ years ago. Our vessels were inspected by Transport Canada every year, and part of my job was to prepare for the inspection and address any issues that came from it. Our team got to know the inspectors well. Beyond their first names, we also heard stories about their time working aboard, and noted their foibles and particular areas that each would focus on.
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Written in partnership with Furuno
Furuno’s TZT13X Does It All
Furuno’s NavNet TZtouchXL TZT13X Hybrid Control Multi-Function Display (MFD) is designed to deliver advanced Navigation, Fish Finder, Radar, and system integration capabilities in a compact form factor. The TZT13X combines a responsive multi touch display with a built-in RotoKey™ and dedicated button controls, offering operators flexibility in how they operate the system.
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Plugboats
Electric Roundup – Part 2 - Vancouver Boat Show
With the Boat Show Season wrapping up, it’s a good time to look at some of the electric boat and motor options that were on display in various locations and what that might hold for the future. I was able to visit four shows: Toronto and Vancouver, as well as one in the US (Miami) and Europe (Düsseldorf, the world’s largest boat show.)
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News
Eight Bells for Bent Jespersen
While growing up on the Skagerrak in Aalborg, Denmark, Bent Jespersen’s fell in love with boats, so at age 15, he started his four-year apprenticeship at the local shipyard—the largest business in town—where his dad, older brother and uncle were already employed. But in 1955, at age 19 and liking travel, he opted to emigrate to Canada as he “had enough money to get to Toronto,” he told me...
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New Gear
The Award-Winning Atlas 190 DLX Hammar Life Jacket - No more excuses for not wearing one
Mustang Survival, the global leader in maritime safety equipment, continues to set the standard for innovation with the launch of its ISO-approved Atlas 190 DLX Hammar Life Jacket. Following the overwhelmingly successful UK debut of the Atlas platform (with Pro Sensor inflator) in 2024, the multi-award-winning Atlas with Hammar inflator is now available online and in...
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Destination
Trent Severn Waterway ONE MORE TIME!
Just when you thought you might never see the Galley Guys again, there they were waving from the flying bridge of a Le Boat Horizon 3 gliding down the Trent Severn Waterway (TSW) in the sun. Glorious! In the past the Galley Guys have travelled far and wide to great locations to explore the good life on a boat. However, this year we stayed in our own backyard for a real treat...
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POTW
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Marc Gets Important Award!!
Our Photo of the Week comes from the sunshine of BVI where Montrealer and frequent Canadian Boating contributor, Marc Robic, is enjoying a well deserved vacay. He sent this clearly delighted photo celebrating his honour as one of Rum Runner’s top fans. Rum Runner is a guy that goes from boat to boat in Gorda Sound, or can be hailed via VHF channel 72, and come to your moored boat on a Zodiac.
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Sightings
Kingston’s Island Queen Celebrates 50 Years
The iconic silhouette of Island Queen III is a familiar sight for residents of Kingston, ON and The 1000 Islands, and for good reason. This year marks the vessel’s 50th anniversary. The Island Queen III is a triple-decker Mississippi Paddlewheeler, built from aluminum and adorned with oak and antique tin in the interior. It was constructed in 1974 in Summerstown, Ontario and began cruising the following...
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Sail GP Race 4
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Canada 2nd in SF, Aussies De-Mast, (US Tanks)
Canada’s NorthStar SailGP Team delivered another impressive performance this weekend on the waters of San Francisco Bay, securing a decisive second place at the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix after taking all the marbles in LA. The Spanish entry won the event. Going into the second day of racing, the NorthStar SailGP Team was in pole position.
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Racing in Paradise
Young Canadian Crew Takes on Heineken Regatta 2025 Aboard Bella J
Our J133 crew was one of the youngest in the Antigua Sailing Week fleet, with an average age of just 27, thanks in part to a few of the young bloods from Nova Scotia. Every member played a key role in getting Bella J around the course: Kenny Harris (Helm), Helle Stjern (Mainsail Trim), Christina Fong (Jib Trim), Noah Villafane (Jib Trim), Noah Taylor (Mid Bow), Peter Inches (Bow), Ray Rhinelander (Owner/Navigator), Patrick Dyer (Grinder), Andrew Burke (Grinder), Henry McCallum (Tactician), Emily Roy (Float/Strategy).
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SailGP
Elbows Up in LA
The Canadian NorthStar SailGP Team delivered a commanding performance at the Rolex Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix, securing a historic win in front of packed grandstands. This victory marks a defining moment for the Canadian team as they continue their rise in SailGP, showcasing exceptional skill, strategy and teamwork on the global stage.
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One-design
Canadians Crack top 10 at the ILCA and 29er Midwinters West
Eleven Canadians finished in the top 10 category at the 2025 ILCA and 29er Midwinters West Regatta held last weekend hosted by Alamitos Bay Yacht Club in Long Beach CA. In 29er, congratulations to Kai Ramsey and William Stratton (2nd, RVYC), and Alexis Kuo and Ayden Kuo (9th, RVicYC). Also, congratulations to Alice Wan (RVYC), 6th in ILCA 4, Enzo Biello and Andrew Deseau (WVYC), respectively 8th and 9th...
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