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Message From The Editor
Greening Gently
Boating started out green. Sailboats didn’t have motors and while galley slaves may have tossed their food scraps over the side, that was about it.
More recently, outboards and diesels came along and while initially they were smoggy and leaked petrochemicals into the water, they evolved into being inoffensive. Certainly, their impact was minor compared to commercial shipping, leaking urban manufacturing and sewage and plastic detritus that people tossed into the environment.
Now we appear to be entering a completely new phase where recreational boating is showing leadership by embracing solar panels and more recently electric powering (look at the stories below on Merc and Vision Marine, for example). (READ MORE)
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John Morris
Online Editor
Canadian Yachting Magazine
CYonboard@kerrwil.com
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Changes in Latitudes
Fair Winds: Jimmy Buffet
When news broke that Jimmy Buffet had died, we immediately reached out to Parrothead, Greg Smith. So committed is Greg he named his boat after a character from Where is Joe Merchant? a novel by Jimmy Buffett, published in 1992. The book, a New York Times Best Seller, revolves around Frank Bama and his ex-girlfriend, hemorrhoid-ointment heiress Trevor Kane. John – There’s so much more about Buffett….
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New Engines
Mercury Marine launches Avator™ 20e and 35e electric outboards – raising the bar for performance, ease of charging and connectivity
Mercury Marine today introduced the Avator™ 20e and 35e electric propulsion systems. The new models join Mercury’s electric propulsion lineup alongside the award-winning Avator 7.5e outboard, which launched at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January. Two more electric outboard products will be unveiled in the coming months as Mercury advances on its commitment to be the leader in electric propulsion.
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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
CYonboard@kerrwil.com.
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Calendar Dates?
Got some important dates coming up at your marina, club or organization. Let us know and we'll tell the country via the Onboard Datebook.
Just let us know at CYonboard@kerrwil.com.
Click Here to check out our new CYOB Calendar
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Sponsored: Trim Tabs vs. Interceptors: What are the Advantages and Disadvantages?
Trim tabs are a common device attached to the transom or within a transom pocket, usually in pairs, that can lift the transom and lower the bow under way by pressing down at an angle into the water flowing past the transom. The sharper the angle, the greater the effect of the trim tab. Interceptors are mounted on the lowest surface of the transom, and like trim tabs, interceptors redirect the water flow to change the attitude...
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SailGP
Canada Faces Challenges, NZ Explodes in Saint-Tropez
The European portion of SailGP Season 4 got underway this weekend in Saint-Tropez, France. Having hit record breaking speeds last year on the Côte d’Azur, Phil Robertson and the Canadians were looking forward to this weekend of racing, but things did not turn out as hoped. A penalty in the pre-start of race one was a precursor of what was to come, and it proved difficult for the team to recover.
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Be safe on the water this season
According to the Drowning Prevention Research Centre Canada, approximately 100 Canadians drown in recreational boating-related incidents each year. With boating on the rise in Canada, it’s as important as ever to be as safe as possible on the water. There are several measures you can take to prevent tragedy before you get out on the water. 1: Get your Pleasure Craft Operator Card...
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Plugboats
116 mph run makes the VisionS2 the fastest electric boat in the world
Just back from Lake of the Ozarks where two weekends ago Montreal’s Vision Marine complete two runs and set a new world speed record for electric boats. The first run achieved 111mph breaking Vision’s previous record of 106. The second set a new record of 116! The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout is the largest unsanctioned boat race in the US and caters to many classes. Vision’s S2 turned a lot of heads and achieved amazing speed.
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People
Meet the Canadian Anchormen!
While Canadian television networks have had Lloyd Robertson and Peter Mansbridge, today we have father and son team, Peter and Chris Nauth as our boating industry’s anchormen! OK, we are not talking about the same type of anchoring. While the aforementioned deliver the news (good and bad), Peter & Chris’ focus is keeping mega and super yachts safely in place, beautifully.
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Cruising
Nautical Safari to Tanzania, 2022
In October 2015, I purchased a Richard Woods Elf 26 catamaran in South Africa. But it wasn’t until 2017, after a major refit in Gordon’s Bay, South Africa that she was delivered to Watamu, on Kenya’s Indian Ocean North Coast. That voyage took some three or four months of sailing over a period of almost nine months. By late November 2017, CassandravillE (named in honour of my wife Cassandra—as if I had a choice!)...
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Ask Andrew
Diagnostics explained
Occam’s razor is a problem-solving principle that I often use in my work as a marine technician. It’s simple but is also often overlooked; and it’s easy to when we’re confused or scared of the outcome and its effect on our investment. Occam’s razor says that ‘entities must not be multiplied beyond necessity’. In more simple language: The simplest explanation is usually to best one.
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Marine Industry Career Path
Brett Ramsey
The Ramsey’s have been working in the marine industry for many years but have both had unique paths in getting to where they are now. They’ve also been working on an impactful pilot project for a long time, which will now be launching this spring. The focus of this initiative is to bring more young people into the marine industry. This project will be starting in a number of high schools in eastern Ontario.
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Little Eddie Log
Eddie Reminds You it’s Oil Change Time
The season is changing and Little Eddie knows it’s time to prep the boat for winter. Here in the stockroom, Eddie is checking inventory after completing the first two winterization and services for Fall.
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POTW
Fill ‘er up Jack
Reader Martin Soldat was surprised to see this hot boat gassing up at a local station. Note that the careful owners took their shoes off to respect that stunning gelcoat! Martin didn’t notice whether they purchased any windshield washer fluid.
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Sneak peek
Bali 44 cat, Marex 310 cruiser plus Caribbean Bonanza
Watch for the October issue of Canadian Yachting. It’s packed! Check the blue-water Marex 310 Sun Cruiser, a reasonably-sized family cruiser with Volvo Penta diesel power and impressive performance that’s new to Canada.
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Marine Industry Career Path
Wendy Ramsey
The Ramsey’s have been working in the marine industry for many years but have both had unique paths in getting to where they are now. They’ve also been working on an impactful pilot project for a long time, which will now be launching this spring. The focus of this initiative is to bring more young people into the marine industry. This project will be starting in a number of high schools in eastern Ontario.
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Gear
Folding Line Chocks Offer Surface Mount Versatility
Chocks that hold mooring lines in position enhance the functionality of any boat but can be difficult to install where they’re needed most, such as over bulkheads, adjacent to railings, on swim platforms or on narrow deck spaces. Accon Marine 502 series Surface Mount Folding Chocks not only boast a low-profile design but eliminate the need for cut-outs altogether. They facilitate quick and easy DIY installation just about anywhere...
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