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Message From The Editor
Go Time
Yes, it snowed on Tuesday. But that’s no damper on the adrenilineflowing at this time of year. Every year we ponder the late spring; every day we wonder about the state of the boat and every year we get pumped in anticipation.
Having a boat in this country means getting it ready in the spring while attempting to gently suppress the over-exuberance generated by the arrival of THE SEASON! By now, including in this issue, you have read 20 Canadian Boating articles about getting ready for launch and pondered Ask Andrew’s sage advice. You have thought about batteries, water lines, engine oil, canvas repairs.
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John Morris
Online Editor
Canadian Boating Magazine
Onboard@kerrwil.com
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TV
TRIPPING Series Returns with Immersive Ride Through Muskoka Lakes
The popular TVO Original series TRIPPING returns with a boat ride exploring the Muskoka Lakes, Ontario’s celebrated cottage region with its boats, lavish cottages and striking natural environment. Available to stream across Canada starting April 20 on TVO. Her name is Heather and she is a locally built runabout called a Playmate, built by Duke Boats of Port Carling. Stan, her owner and the driver in the film, is a boat builder. He converted her from gasoline powered to electric so now uses a lithium battery and has a range of 20-30kms.
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Written in Partnership with AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel’s 10-Step Spring Maintenance Checklist to Prep Your Boat for the New Season
Maintaining your boat is essential for its optimal performance both above and below the waterline. The arrival of spring is the perfect time to refresh your boat and ensure everything is in ideal condition to take to the water. Richard Jennings, Global Technical Manager of AkzoNobel’s yacht division, has shared his 10-step guide for those getting ready to launch their boats this spring.
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News
St Lawrence Seaway Opens Soon
The Seaway System is about to open for another season, and the 15 locks (eight in the Welland Canal and seven in the Montreal-Lake Ontario section) will welcome shipping and navigation for commercial cargo vessels, cruise ships and pleasure craft. Together, the locks make up the world’s most spectacular lift system, each filled and emptied by gravity to facilitate the movement of marine traffic...
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CanBoat News
The Shock Factor: A National Campaign to Prevent Drowning and Raise Awareness About Lifejackets
Over the years, the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) has led the charge in educating boaters on the dangers of cold-water immersion. Despite these efforts, drowning incidents still occur, even in warmer waters, with boaters—regardless of swimming ability—losing their lives after falling overboard.
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Plugboats
Inflatable houseboat pioneer launches new model
Hovercraft, the Slovenian company that created the popular Electricat inflatable houseboat, has launched a new model that incorporates all the learning and customer feedback from the past five years. The Electricat 16 name reflects its size – 16 square metres (175 square feet) of deck space – that can accommodate up to 10 people for fun on the water, with 6 m² (65 sq ft) of space on the roof...
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Ask Andrew
Upgrading Safety Part 2
Transport Canada’s Safe Boating Guide will tell you exactly what you need but doesn’t force you to dig deep. As an example – it may tell you to have an anchor and rode of a particular length, but doesn’t specify what kind or size of anchor, the thickness of the anchor rode, or the condition of the rope or chain.
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Bayfield Canadian Spotlight
LuxOr Marine & RV Products - LED Lighting
“We are proud to carry this Canadian-owned and operated product in our store,” says Shelley from Bayfield Marine on Fisherman’s Wharf Road in Bayfield, Ontario. The store has been featuring Canadian products on their shelves and in their newsletter.
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POTW Special Report
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Judge Wendy in Sint Maarten
Toronto Sail Canada judge, Wendy Loat, was one of the officials at this year’s Heineken Regatta and took the opportunity to send us a fleet of photos.
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OnBoard Inbox
Does good news sell?
I agree it is sad that bad news ‘sells’ better... Sailing, and sailboat racing has never really caught on in most of North America compared to Europe, especially France, or New Zealand and Australia. Until Cole Brauer exploded on the scene with her social media team’s acumen, most North Americans were totally uninterested in sailing. It seems to still have an elitist aspect to it to many.
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News
Clean Marine Program Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Ontario’s Clean Marine eco-rating program turns 30 this year, marking 3 decades of protecting and preserving Ontario’s waterways. Clean Marine Assessor and Events Coordinator Rick Legedza, who worked for more than 35 years in fiberglass before Clean Marine and has seen some very dirty marine work, says the program is important for Ontario’s recreational marine industry.
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Events
Broad Reach’ Spring Thaw Melts the Winter Blues and Raises $$!
If you weren’t at Broad Reach’s 34th annual Spring Thaw last Saturday, you missed one heck of a party, the biggest and best Thaw yet! The East Coast-themed kitchen party at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club buzzed with excitement, the oysters were shucked to perfection, and the crowd was decked out in maritime-inspired outfits, ready for an evening of music, memories, and generosity.
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News
WVYC Celebrates Women’s Day
On March 8 West Vancouver Yacht Club hosted their inaugural International Women's Day event starring Annie Haegar of Canada's Sail GP team. The event was an overwhelming success; with a sold out crowd of diverse ages and genders, and positive feedback!
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Racing
Canadians Initiate LA Run at Princess Sofia
A total of 19 Canadians took part in the 54th Princess Sofia Trophy Regatta, which was part of the Sailing Grand Slam Series, and the first major sailing event featuring multi-Olympic classes in this new Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle.
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Events
The Tall Ships Return to Toronto Waterfront Festival
The award winning Toronto Waterfront Festival, presented by Redpath, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the Tall Ships to Toronto’s Waterfront. From June 28-29, 2025, a fleet of historic tall ships will be docked at Sugar Beach to celebrate the start of summer.
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