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Message From The Editor
Don’t Drown, Please
Safe Boating Awareness Week (this year May 17 -23) is a somewhat understated name for a critically important concept. Clearly, safe boating extends all year. Falling over the side and drowning or having a nasty collision is a very bad idea any week.
The Canadian Safe Boating Council’s aim is to motivate you about safe boating and the council does it every year. While talking about boating safety is something of a downer, avoiding the discussion is diametrically worse.
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John Morris
Online Editor
Canadian Boating Magazine
Onboard@kerrwil.com
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New Models
Beneteau Unveils Redesigned Gran Turismo Range
Beneteau has announced an overhaul of their Gran Turismo range to create a new generation of luxury Crossover Express Cruisers that better meets the evolving needs of their customers. The ambitious plans will see the launch of three new models in just six months: the Gran Turismo 35, the Gran Turismo 40 and the Gran Turismo 50.
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What's News?
At CB 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
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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.
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New Toys
The Hydroflyer Sport
A cross between a hover-board, and a jet-ski, the Hydroflyer is the most advanced electric hydro-foiling board ever created. And it’s Canadian; designed and built in BC! The Hydroflyer is 100% electric, that means it requires no fuel, creates no fumes or pollution, recharges rapidly in any standard AC power outlet, and requires barely any maintenance ...
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News
Sailing for All Awards $80,000 to 26 Member Clubs and Schools
Sail Canada announces that 26 member sailing clubs and schools from across the country have been awarded a combined total of $80,750 as part of Sail Canada’s 2025 “Sailing for All” initiative. The Sailing for All initiative was created to support grassroots programs delivered by member clubs and schools focused on providing grassroots sailing experiences for individuals from underserved...
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Restoration
MarsKeel Brings History Back to Life with a Custom Keel
The keel of any yacht is more than ballast. It’s one of the foundations of stability, and safety. But what happens when that foundation is missing entirely? That was the challenge posed by the full rebuilding of SY Doris, a Herreshoff Manufacturing 78’ yacht, first built in 1905. With the original keel long lost to history, MarsKeel Technology in Burlington ON was called upon by Snediker Yacht Restoration...
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Gear
Steiner Optics 7x50c
As we launch for another season, it’s critical to have the right equipment onboard. The Steiner Optics 7x50c Commander Binoculars with Compass feature an easy to grip, open bridge design and foldable winged eyecups to keep lateral light out of the eyes. With antireflection, high-definition lenses delivering sharp, clear images by day or night, the objectives and oculars are treated with a hydrophobic...
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Ownership
Understanding Boat Insurance: Actual Cash Value vs. Agreed Value, Salvage Rights, and Marina Hold Harmless Agreements
Boat ownership brings a lot of joy—but also a unique set of insurance considerations. Whether you’re a seasoned boater or new to the lifestyle, understanding how your insurance policy works can make all the difference when it comes time to file a claim. Three common but often misunderstood areas in marine insurance are the difference between Actual Cash Value (ACV) and Agreed Value...
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POTW
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Enthused
These hard-working guys are gathered on the bow to remind you that it’s time to start shooting Photo of the Week shots. Although this one came from our editor, the rest of them come from YOU. The POTW shot can be anything boating related, dockside fish and chips shacks, cool boats, cool passengers, signs, sunsets and general waterfront beauty shots.
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Boats
Top 3 Boat Types for the Family of Anglers
When your family’s idea of quality time involves casting lines and catching memories, your boat isn’t just transportation, it’s your shared adventure base. Whether you’re trolling for walleye at dawn or anchoring for a swim and sandwich break mid-afternoon, choosing the right type of boat makes all the difference. Here are three boat types every fishing-focused family should consider, with real-world...
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Ask Andrew
Water Connections and Newer Solutions
As boats increase complexity, the systems requiring water onboard also increase. Modern boats have pumps, pressure systems, ballast systems, showers, air conditioners, water-cooled refrigeration, washdown pumps, faucets, heaters, and all of through-hulls, tanks, lines and connections necessary to support them.
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PlugBoats
Sunreef Uses AI for Solar Panel Hull
Sunreef Yachts, which developed the Solar Skin solar panel hull material introduced in 2022 and improved in 2024, has again boosted efficiency and performance with the launch of Solar Skin 3.0. Solar Skin 1.0 was completely revolutionary, bringing to life the concept of embedding photovoltaic cells right into the composite used to build a boat’s hull, essentially making the entire boat an electricity...
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Offshore
Canada Ocean Racing – New Foiling IMOCA 60, Pip Hare Joins
There’s much big news from Scott Shawyer and Canada Ocean Racing. The team has just acquired a current generation foiling IMOCA 60 – formerly known as Groupe Dubreuil and originally 11th Hour Racing - Mālama. The team also announced that British offshore sailor Pip Hare will join its Be Water Positive campaign for the 2025 edition of The Ocean Race Europe.
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Performance daysail
The Joy of Sailing Local
Why would readers wish to read about sailing short distances, close to home, in benign weather, with no storms, groundings, unfriendly locals, or foolish maritime mishaps to enliven the tale? Standard practice for articles in most sailing magazines like this is to write about destinations that are distant, exotic, and hard to get to. It is understandable, of course. This article is the exception. My heretical premise is that the best sailing is daysailing in your own backyard...
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Racing
Storm Match Racing Team 8th at Congressional Cup
Peter Wickwire and his Storm Match Racing Team (from from Halifax and sailing out of the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron and Chester Yacht Club), including Dan MacMillan, Steve Flam, Travis Odenbach, Savannah Taylor and James Hayhoe, took the 8th position at their first participation at the Congressional Cup held April 30-May 4 at the Long Beach Yacht Club.
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Sail Design
How sails are designed – from measurements to build ready project
There are as many ways to design a sail as there are sail designers in the world. In the old days, sailmakers would start either with the measurements of an existing sail that worked on the boat or a blueprint of the sailplan of the boat. These 2D methods allowed the sailmaker to get a sail onto the rig, but would make assumptions about how the sail would sheet around stays or stanchions.
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National Team
Podium at French Olympic Week for Lewin-Lafrance Team
Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance from Chester, NS, won bronze in 49erFX at the second event of the 2025 Sailing Grand Slam Series, French Olympic Week, held April 21-26 in Hyères, FRA. A third Canadian also stood out in France as Clara Gravely from Toronto, ON, took 8th place in ILCA 6, her best-ever performance at an international event.
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