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Message From The Editor
Ying and Yang
Safe Boating Week runs from May 18-24. It’s incredibly disheartening, then, that the biggest boat crash with three fatalities and five other injuries happened on the first weekend of that period.
Rather than recount the horror of that crash – police have not yet finished their investigation – let’s talk about safe boating. There’s a whole summer ahead of us and a lot of boating on the menu. What causes boating mishaps and what does it take to stay safe?
Clearly the responsibility lies with the people operating the boats. Yes, there are police patrols and yes there are operators tests and so on. Everyone knows that or should. But individuals, who might behave on the highways, suddenly act as if the wide open waterways are a license to be free and (sadly) lawless. The crowded traffic arteries are left behind when you get on board. But it doesn’t mean you leave your brain behind, too.
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John Morris
Online Editor
Canadian Boating Magazine
Onboard@kerrwil.com
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New Products
Mercury’s All-new MerCruiser T8200 Tow Sport Inboard to Power the Biggest Watersports Boats
Marine has introduced the all-new MerCruiser T8200 Tow Sport inboard. The engine is built on Mercury’s successful 8.2L V8 big-block platform and includes Smart Tow® digital control systems to transform the biggest watersports boats into the ultimate adrenaline machines. The T8200 joins the T6200 in the Tow Sport lineup, reinforcing Mercury’s commitment to providing marine propulsion solutions for all recreational boaters and activities.
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Water Ways
Peterborough & the Kawarthas named the Inaugural Water Ways Destination of the Year
Water Ways TV announced Peterborough & the Kawarthas as the first-ever winner of its Water Ways Destination of the Year award. This annual prize from the hit North American boating TV series recognizes communities for bringing world- class boating experiences to locals and visitors from around the world. “We genuinely believe that some memories can’t be made on land,” said Steven J. Bull, Executive Producer and Host of Water Ways TV.
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Written in partnership with Maple Leaf Marinas
Boat Smart: The Importance of Planning and Proper Preparedness for Your Boating Vacations
Summer on the water is what we’re all dreaming about, and with access to some of Ontario’s best boating destinations right here on Georgian Bay, you’ve probably already started picking dates and new anchorages to explore. Preparing for your next trip, especially if you plan to explore new locations, requires thorough planning and prioritizing safety to ensure you have an enjoyable and relaxing experience.
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News
Bridging the future forward…
Standing impressively over the River, the two spans of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, simultaneously being built across the Detroit River, between Canada and the USA, are getting very close to being connected. Sailing under this new bridge, you are overwhelmed with its sheer size, the complexity, and beauty of the design and architecture. You become literally “awestruck”.
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CanBoat News
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons / Escadrilles canadiennes de plaisance (CPS-ECP) rebrands to CanBoat / NautiSavoir
The brand features a new logo with a red maple leaf and a blue wave symbolic of boating lifestyle on our rivers, lakes, and oceans. The new name is shorter and identifiable to those interested in becoming part of our nation-wide boating family. Our non-profit Canadian organization has been providing excellent education for recreational boaters for over 85 years.
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Written in partnership with Airmar Technology Corporation
Reviving Older Vessels with Modern Technology
Not everyone is in the market for a new boat. Take for example, the savvy customer searching for a quality brokerage vessel and refitting it to modern electronics standards. Almost all electronics overhauls include new multifunction displays, designed to display all networked vessel data including the ability to monitor third-party systems, control stereos, and operate digital switching.
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Events
Discover the Boating Community at Humber Bay Park West
Join us for a fun-filled day at Humber Bay Park West and immerse yourself in Toronto’s vibrant boating community. This free event invites you to explore the yacht clubs and sailing centers nestled in one of the city’s most picturesque waterfront settings. From 10am to 3pm, enjoy a variety of activities designed to introduce you to the boating lifestyle.
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News
Meet the Queen’s Students Racing to Bermuda
HoldFast Ocean Racing is a group of Queen’s University (located in Kingston, ON) students who make up the youngest team competing in the Newport Bermuda Race. After Queen’s Sailing secured the Canadian Intercollegiate Sailing Association’s national title for the 2022/2023 season these eight dream of continuing to sail competitively.
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POTW
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Tony Castro Dreamboat
Here’s a stunning Photo of the Week from Tony Castro. We think of Tony as an almost-Canadian. He was CS Yachts’ designer for years and spent a lot of time in Brampton – many of you likely still enjoy his CS 30, CS34 and others. That’s the Canadian angle but Tony was born in Portugal and today he is based in Hamble near Southampton UK where is studio creates renowned designs including some very sexy superyachts.
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Events
Let us help you promote your public boating events or activities
From a family boating celebration at your lake or marina, to a major Destination Rendezvous, Canadian Boating is pleased to help you promote your publicly open events to boaters – and there is no charge! All we ask is that you send us information about your event or activity and at least one nice photograph to appear in the story.
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News
Armdale YC Welcomes Atlantea Expedition
There’s still a chill in the Nova Scotia spring air, even on the sunniest of days, and the ocean hasn’t yet shed its winter slate grey. Venturing from Bermuda to Halifax at this time of year is daunting. For the crew of Carlina the challenge of an ocean passage to Halifax is part of their mission. This past week, Armdale Yacht Club (AYC), located in Halifax, was pleased to welcome the Atlantea Expedition: a group of young engineering students...
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News
Sail NS Shares Community-Wide: Welcome to ROCKWOOL Canada SailGP
With a racecourse that is visible from both sides of the harbour, Halifax offers one of the best race stadiums on the SailGP circuit. “Spectators will be able to watch the fleet of ten hydro foiling catamarans from vantage points along the Dartmouth and Halifax waterfronts, as well as from the water,” said Frank Denis, Executive Director of Sail Nova Scotia, host organization for the event.
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Sail Canada Awards $60,000 to 15 Member Clubs and Schools as Part of “Sailing for All”
Sail Canada announces that 15 member sailing clubs and schools from across the country have been awarded a combined total of $60,000 as part of Sail Canada’s “Sailing for All” initiative. The “Sailing for All” initiative was created to support grassroots programs in delivering sailing experiences to underserved or underrepresented communities, at low or no cost to the participants.
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Ask Andrew
What To Look For If You Launch Late
The weather in early spring was not the best, so you may be just getting to launching. With all the rain in the eastern part of the country, a very pressing concern will be any water accumulation, and the associated potential structural damage. Any leaks in tarps, shrink-wrap or hatches may allow water to enter the boat and collect in the bilge.
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News
Emily Bugeja Qualifies to be Nominated for the Paris 2024 Olympics in Kiteboarding
Last weekend, Emily Bugeja from Vancouver qualified to be nominated on Canada’s Paris 2024 Olympic Games sailing team in women’s kiteboarding. Emily finished first in the Canadian Olympic ranking for Paris following the 2024 Formula Kite World Championships, the second and last competition that served as part of the qualification process for that class. At this competition which ended on Sunday in Hyères, France, she placed 40th overall...
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