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Message From The Editor
Knots and Notes: The Old Bowline and the New VC 17
I may be a trifle luddite, but despite marveling at modern electronic equipment in some ways I miss the days of charts and parallel rules. It put us more in touch somehow. Lost too are some other seemingly antiquated techniques – splicing twist and even tying knots. The other day one of the most competent helmsman I know confessed that he didn’t know how do a bowline.
I was pretty impressed that Grady White boats sent along a refresher video on knot tying. They couched it in some gentle terms, ‘you may know how to tie them but it’s a great thing to teach your kids…’. Yes, right the kids…lol. There’s a lot of similar stuff all over the internet, so no excuses.
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John Morris
Online Editor
Canadian Boating Magazine
Onboard@kerrwil.com
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News
The Seaflea Lives On in Muskoka Part 1
The shores of the Rockhaven Inn on Kashe Lake hosted this year’s Muskoka Fleafest, an event hosted by the Muskoka Seaflea organization. This event is organized every two years to showcase the craftsmanship and ingenuity of the Seaflea boat-building community. This year’s Fleafest showed a remarkable turnout. Organizers were thoroughly impressed by both the number and the variety of vessels...
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Ask Andrew
Keeping Fresh with Fuel Additives
Fuel has a shelf-life. We don’t often notice this in the cars that we drive every day, because it’s generally assumed that we’ll burn through a tank of gas before it goes bad. You likely noticed that during COVID that many local car dealerships were offering ‘tune-up’ specials, in an effort to deal with the effects of fuel sitting for longer-than-usual periods.
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Written in partnership with Maple Leaf Marinas
The Value of Using a Canadian Yacht Broker for Cross-Border Transactions
When it comes to buying or selling a yacht, working with a broker can make the process smoother and more efficient. When you are looking to buy or to sell your vessel, a broker brings expertise and connections that can save you time, money, and effort. If you’re looking to navigate the US market from Canada. Here's why using a Canadian yacht broker is particularly beneficial especially...
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HEADline News
Marine Toilet Offers Electric and Manual Flush
The Raritan PH PowerFlush is the only electric marine toilet available that will also flush manually. This means that the device remains operational no matter the power situation. The ultra-comfortable PH PowerFlush is available in marine and household bowl sizes, with the pump on the right or left.
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Gear
Eight Waterproof Cameras to Help You Make Memories on Your Boat
Looking for a way to document those upcoming boating adventures? Especially if your headed down south this winter, it's probably time to invest in a waterproof camera. Unlike regular cameras, marine cameras are designed with water resistance in mind. Plus, they’re durable, dustproof, shockproof, weatherproof, and — of course — waterproof! Waterproof cameras for boats are ideal for...
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Shows
2024 Annapolis Powerboat Show to Run October 3-6
Annapolis Boat Shows will open its 52nd powerboat show this fall at Annapolis City Dock from October 3rd to 6th. This year’s show will feature 370 boats for guests to preview alongside tents stocked with the latest in nautical gear and accessories, electronics, communication equipment, education, charter companies, clubs, and more.
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New Boats For Sale
September 2024
Thank you to Mercury Marine for the September issue of Boats For Sale Ontario. Mercury Marine is a Worldwide Leader in Marine propulsion. Insider Tip: Boat dealers who also have a marina, will sometimes offer great incentives such as a slip at no charge for the remainder of the season when you purchase a boat at this time of year.
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The Giant Screw-Up
Michael Clements from Vancouver sent in these great shots of him on the dock displaying the giant screwdriver he earned for his screw-up. The annual screwdriver gets awarded at the Martin 242 North Americans for the biggest screwup by a boat. In my case, I was awarded it because I completely blew the last race...
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Dockside Dining
Fenelon Falls: The Cow and Sow
At lock 34 on the Trent-Severn Waterway between Sturgeon Lake and Cameron Lake Fenelon Falls is he “Jewel of the Kawarthas”. Lunch in the charm of the village at The Cow and Sow, situated at 38 Colborne Street, mere steps away from the picturesque falls. The Cow and Sow was established in 1996 by Dickon Robinson. Dickon’s theory for the Cow and Sow has been no shy of outstanding.
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CanBoat News
BC Light Station Closures
In the mid-1990s and again in 2010, there were attempts to distaff the BC West Coast Light stations. These efforts were abandoned following significant public outcry and support. Regrettably, it appears history is repeating itself. Earlier this month, it was announced that two stations, Carmanah and Pachena, are being shut down for “safety reasons.” This decision was based solely on a 2018 engineering...
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Racing
BC Regatta Roundup
The 2024 Melges 24 Canadian National Championship ran September 20 to Sunday, September 22nd at the West Vancouver Yacht Club in West Vancouver with racing in the beautiful Howe Sound, English Bay and Salish Sea areas. Results are..
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News
CAN America’s Cup Youth Team Miss Out on Semi-finals in Barcelona
Concord Pacific Racing’s Canadian Youth Team showed heart and resilience but narrowly missed out on a spot in the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup semi-finals after finishing the qualifying series in fourth place in Group B. Only the top three teams from each pool is advancing to the semi-finals, culminating in a match-race final to determine the champions.
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News
Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame: meet the 2024 inductees
Every weekdays until the 2024 Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame induction ceremony to be held October 5th at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, meet one of the 16 inductees presented on Sail Canada’s social media platforms last week, including Eric Jespersen…
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Sharks
"Well Sailed Since 1959"
Shark 24 Celebrates 65 years and is thriving with large fleets across Canada and Europe! This season over 120 Sharks have competed in the 10 regatta circuit across Ontario and Quebec. They are competing for the overall Championship "The Sid Dakin Shark of the Year Trophy". It has been a very full sailing season with regattas averaging over 20 Sharks. The final regatta, "The Homecomers Regatta", will be hosted...
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