Boating Equipment News Digest

Canadian Boating’s 2024 Gallery Of New Boats

So… got a boat, or are you planning your first? Maybe you have a boat, but you want something different, (bigger, smaller, power or sail, pontoon or PWC). The Canadian Boating magazine editorial team has been busy this past year travelling to new boat introductions, press events and particularly the big boat shows in Florida where we have gotten a first-hand look at some really exciting new boats...

We approached a group of Canadian boat dealers and asked them what boat they really love out of the ones highlighted at the US Sailboat Show in Annapolis. So, let‘s look at our “box of chocolates” and enjoy the seven yummiest ones to savour over. As a nominee of the 2023 SAIL Top 10 Best Boats, Marc Lombard Yacht Design used their new design knowledge to create a hull with a definitive...

Axopar boats are now seen in significant numbers in Canada with good reason. The Scandinavian dayboat ethos works for many boaters here as does the company’s “Adventure” positioning, which incorporates doing things as part of the boating experience. The Adventure Collection was launched at the Düsseldorf boot24 boat show last month. This collection represents a dedication to the spirit...

Finding the boat of your dreams should be an exciting adventure. But if you’re a new boater, you may be overwhelmed by the number of brands and styles available. Leaving you wondering, where and how do I begin my search? The first step industry professionals recommend is to define your style of boating. You can do this by asking yourself: what does my perfect day on the water consist of?..

In preparing for this article, I bounced a few ideas around, from interviewing other parents to finding “experts” in childcare or sourcing the best products for childproofing, but then I remembered something I heard a lot when our son was born that, at first, sounded dismissive but in retrospect was sage wisdom: “You’ll figure it out yourself.” Instead of being a non-answer, what I now take...

Sail vs. Power? Likely one of the more debatable topics in the boating community. Canada offers a playground for boating enthusiasts with its vast and diverse set of waterways from our freshwater paradise lakes to our beautiful saltwater coastlines. For newcomers entering the boating world, it can be overwhelming trying to decide how to get involved out on the water with so many opportunities...