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Message From The Editor
August Means Cruising
In the summer, there is no place that is better for cruising than here, at home, in Canada. Consider what we have to choose from without enduring luggage carousel madness: BC’s Salish Sea has enough scenery and anchorages for years of enjoyment. Georgian Bay is clearly the freshwater boating capital of Canada (the world?) and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The unique fresh/salt Bras d’Or Lake is another UNESCO Biosphere Reserve right in the heart of Cape Breton.
And yes, the Canals. Europe is canal boat central and the Erie Canal is dripping with history but it’s hard to top the Trent Severn or the Rideau. The inland freshwater lakes are world class. Lake of the Woods is remote beauty while the Muskoka Lakes draw international stars. There they are in your own backyard.
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John Morris
Online Editor
Canadian Boating Magazine
Onboard@kerrwil.com
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Attractions
Raceboat Hall of Fame Now Open
The Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame located five minutes from Bracebridge, Ontario in the heart of Muskoka tells the story of Canada’s success, past and present, in national and international boat racing. The preservation of racing history includes an archival depository covering the history of Canadian boat racing including boats such as Miss Supertest III and Tempo VII.
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OnBoard Inbox
Thanks from MCTS, Sidney
I have been meaning to pass on our thanks for some time and wanted to take the opportunity today. We have been enjoying our subscription of Canadian Boating at the MCTS Station here in Sidney, BC for the past several years and wanted you to know that it is much appreciated. MCTS stands for Marine Communication and Traffic Services.
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Written in partnership with AIRMAR
Faster Speed from Superior Data
AIRMAR’s DST810 Smart™ Multisensor (depth/speed/water temperature), featuring Gen2 paddlewheel, excels at low speeds, delivering an ultra-responsive start-up speed at only 0.3 knots. Speed-thru-water readings from the DST810 become linear at 0.6 knots, and as the boat accelerates, readings remain accurate, smooth, and steady due to a 5.7 Hz (5X per second) speed resolution.
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Dockside Dining
Frind Winery
I’m a boater – I always take friends and visitors to Frind when we’re on the boat. Frind Winery is the perfect place for boaters to go for lunch or dinner in the Kelowna area. You can tie up on the dock or beach your pontoon on the spacious beach. Frind has an Italian style brick pizza oven for gourmet pizzas and a great selection of other menu items. You can eat on the patio, at a picnic table, on the beach...
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News
New Team for Rigging Shoppe
After 55 years of family ownership, Rigging Shoppe marine supply store in Toronto, announces an important new chapter. While some other marine outlets have vanished, the Rigging Shoppe happily lives on and will be there as always. The highly experienced family team, Diane and Paul Reid, have taken over ownership, bringing their years of on-water experience and passion for boating to the helm.
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Safety
Multiple Agencies Urging for Increased Safety on BC Waterways
Multiple agencies came together in late July in Vancouver Harbour to urge recreational boaters, particularly those on BC’s south coast, to be aware of significantly increased recreational and commercial traffic in and around coastal waterways. “BC’s southern coast is increasingly busy with many types of marine traffic,” says Boating BC Executive Director Bruce Hayne.
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Smart Boating
Boost Your Boat's Fuel Efficiency With These Simple Tips
Is visiting the fuel pumps for your boat like a trip to the dentist? Learn how to Boost Your Boat’s Fuel Efficiency With These Simple Tips.
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Ask Andrew
Gauges
I hate flying. Not because I’m afraid of heights, or because I’m buckled in beside a stranger. No. I hate flying because I can’t see what’s going on in the cockpit. I want to know how high we are, how far we are from the destination, the engine speed, the oil pressure and the engine’s temperature. It wouldn’t mean much to me – but I would feel better being able to see it.
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Events
Richmond Maritime Festival August 24–25
The 21st annual Richmond Maritime Festival takes place Aug. 24–25, 2024, at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. The free, family-friendly event celebrates the history of Steveston with maritime-themed programming that spans live music, art installations, and more. Children can learn to crochet sea creatures, make origami, and encounter sea-inspired puppets like Lulu the Mermaid and Rikki the Rat.
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Cruising
Maple Leaf Rendezvous Enjoys Georgian Bay
The Maple Leaf Rendezvous was the event that members of Maple Leaf marinas look forward to every year. This year 32 boats assembled just north of Midland on July 18 with their first port of call being Port Rawson in Massasauga. Rafts were assembled and old friendships reacquainted, and new friendships started.
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New Boats For Sale
August 2024
Thank you to Regal Boats for the August issue of Boats For Sale Ontario. Save up to $75,000 on in-stock models during the Regal Revved Up Savings Event! If you are considering a boat purchase, be sure to ask your boat dealer about possible savings, rebates and promos. There are many offers out there at the moment. Plus, check out the August New & Pre-loved boat picks below. You just never know, maybe your Dream Boat is there.
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CanBoat News
How do you get a Pleasure Craft License for your boat?
During our Recreational Vessel Checks (RVCCs) we often get asked when will those who have had a Pleasure Craft License for several years in their name be asked to renew under the new 10 year Pleasure Craft License renewal program. Here is the answer that Joe Gatfield, Past Chief Commander, recently received from Transport Canada...
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Offshore
Toronto’s Zingara Wins Division in Bayview Mac
Four Canadian boats (out of 252 total) that raced in the Chicago to Mackinac race July 12, and 13 Canadian sailboats raced in 100th Anniversary Bayview Mackinac Race July 20 out of a record-setting 334. Although outnumbered, the Canadian entries made some noise at the event.
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Racing
R2K Features Melodie Schaffer and Original Red Jacket
As has become tradition, the event will kick off with registration and party at Mimico Cruising Club on Friday, August 16. Racers will muster for 1000 on the Saturday for the start from the Mimico Club racing area and head down lake for the finish off the break wall at Kingston Yacht Club sometime between August 18 and 0900 on August 19. Awards and lunch will be held at KYC at 1100 on Monday.
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J105 Women’s Championship This August
The 2024 J105 Ontario Women’s Championship is coming to the Royal Canadian Yacht Club on August 17th, 2024. This Championship is all about women sailors putting their racing skills into action and about creating opportunities to gain experience and learn from each other.
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