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Message From The Editor
Who’s In for a Boat Show Tour in Europe?
Next January is a long time from now, but when it comes, you’ll thank me when we are strolling through BOOT in Dusseldorf, the world’s largest indoor show. Thanks to the folks at the show and their travel associates, Canadian Boating and OnBoard are putting together a boat lover’s itinerary. After landing, we will head to BOOT’s Media Week for leisurely visits at 16-building show that exceeds your boat show dreams. Next a custom tour of Bavaria facility Giebelstadt, Germany’s very big builder of sail and power boats that may well be in your plans.
In Dusseldorf, besides the show we are setting up group rates at 4-star hotel and visits to the incredible row of bierkellars to sample the famous Altbier (the party street is called ‘the longest bar in the world’ even in the winter) and perhaps some shopping on the Konigstrasse luxury boulevard. Dusseldorf isn’t Munich, but it’s a very charming, easily navigated small city that you’ll love.
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John Morris
Online Editor
Canadian Boating Magazine
Onboard@kerrwil.com
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News
Sail GP Returns to HFX in 2026
Sail Nova Scotia has been selected as the host of the 2026 Canada Sail Grand Prix to be held in June next year. Exact dates and ticket information will be announced at a later date. SailGP CEO Sir Russell Coutts said: “We are thrilled to be heading back to Halifax – a top fan favorite on the Rolex SailGP Championship calendar.
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Toronto Offshore Race is Off
Race World Offshore (RWO), in collaboration with its Canadian organizers Phillip Stainton of TDF Racing and Chris Grant of C.J. Grant Racing, has announced the cancellation of the highly anticipated Toronto Grand Prix, originally scheduled for July 11-13, 2025, as part of the 2025 APBA offshore series.
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New Boats
Aquila 46 Coupe
Aquila Power Catamarans has announced that their all-new 46 Coupe model has been recognized with the coveted YACHT STYLE 2025 Award in the Power Catamaran Under 15m category, marking a significant achievement for the recently unveiled power catamaran.
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Mark the Date
Safe Boating Awareness Week is May 17 -23
The Canadian Safe Boating Council is an alliance of members committed to preventing boating injuries and drownings. Each year Safe Boating Awareness Week provides an opportunity for the CSBC to remind boaters what it takes to stay safe. The boating is not quite into full gear yet, with some areas of the country open and some soon to open.
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8 Bells
Elizabeth Ann Kerr
On Wednesday, April 16, with family and friends wishing her fair winds and following seas, Elizabeth Ann Kerr, 68 and five months, set sail on a final solo voyage. As with almost everything in her life, she did it on her own terms.
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Summer Plan
Pet-Friendly Staycruising in Ontario
Looking for an unforgettable dog-friendly vacation this travel season? Le Boat invites dog lovers to experience a holiday with their furry companions — four-legged friends are welcome aboard. “Dogs are a huge part of our families, and more and more travellers are choosing their vacations based on accommodations that are pet friendly and allow guests to bring their dogs,” says Lisa McLean...
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Green News
New Collection Program for 1-pound Propane Cylinders
Ontario-based company Ryse Solutions is trialing a much-needed program to collect 1lb propane cylinders from marinas and recycle them. Many boaters use 1lb propane cylinders for onboard cooking but there are limited resources available for correct disposal. When 1lb propane cylinders go into regular garbage they are not correctly de-gassed, creating hazardous waste and adding to landfill.
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News
Campbell River Marina Acquired
Bryton Marine Group, North America’s largest private family-owned builder of aluminum boats, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Freshwater Marina located in Campbell River, BC, effective April 16. Freshwater Marina, known for its exceptional services and facilities, will now operate under the Bryton Marine Group umbrella. This acquisition aligns with Bryton Marine Group's long-term objective ...
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Ask Andrew
Head Start: A Guided Tour of Your Marine Toilet
Nothing spoils a weekend aboard faster than a broken toilet. Its uncomfortable, inconvenient, worrisome and can lead to unpleasant odours, which affect overall enjoyment. Marine toilets are simple and well designed. They suit their purpose quite well and allow quite a bit of comfort on the water. The problem’s that accompany them are twofold - 1) A lack of understanding of how they work...
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Prep Notes
Advice from Mercury
Spring is filled with checklist but the engine manufacturer provides a simple checklist that gets right down to business. Inspect and Maintain Your Boat Engine. Routine boat engine maintenance is critical to ensuring smooth performance throughout the season. Here’s what to check...
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8 Bells
John Muir: A Sailor’s Sailor with a World Class Grin
We all knew John. And by ‘we’ I mean pretty much anyone who raced around Toronto or Georgian Bay or the Caribbean or Florida or in a special needs regattas anywhere. Ask anyone in the J24 or Melges fleet, at ABYC, RCYC, PCYC, etc etc and they could identify him as a skilled sailor with a wry smile and crazy sense of humour. He arrived ready for anything, everywhere; usually either at the front of the fleet or...
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Racing
Canadians’ Complete Day Three at French Olympic Week
Eight Canadian sailors are taking part in the second event of the 2025 Sailing Grand Slam Series, French Olympic Week, being held April 21-26 in Hyères, FRA. Amongst the eight Canadians, Paris 2024 Olympians Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance from Chester, N.S., will be in action in 49erFX, as will Emily Bugeja from Vancouver, B.C., in women’s Formula Kite, and Will Jones from Burlington, ON, who will...
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Racing
LOOR courses to run in Canadian waters for 2025
After some racers expressed concern about travelling to the US, LOOR conducted a survey of all the LOSHRS racers. The results of the survey were decisively in favour of altering the courses to remain in Canadian waters. The LOOR committee, along with some Ambassadors who were attending the meeting, decided that, for the safety and security of all our racers, this will apply to all our races in 2025.
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Canadian Stuff
Sail Canada Partners with LI/NE to Recycle Old Sails into Bags
On Tuesday, Earth Day, Sail Canada announced a new partnership with LI/NE, a Canadian company that recycles old sails and turns them into bags. Canadian LI/NE is reimagining waste by collecting, cleaning and repurposing old sails into one-of-a-kind bags that are skillfully handcrafted in small batches in Toronto.
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