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Message From The Editor
Halifax and more Halifax!
Move over Vancouver! Suddenly Halifax has emerged as the nautical destination of choice for the glamour set. The NS media are full of photos of JK Rowling’s big yacht on the Halifax pier and Harry Potter fans are dropping by to pay homage.. Who knew this was the harbour where big money is tying up the old boat.
This is just weeks after Halifax Harbour hosted the Sail GP fleet to much acclaim. I am confident that the international SailGP fans couldn’t find Nova Scotia with a gold plated GPS but the Nova Scotia city certainly was the perfect venue for that big event too. Let’s look at the schedule of these big money SailGP events: Bermuda, Cadiz, St Tropez, Abu Dhabi, LA, NYC, San Fran….Halifax??? Yes indeed.
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John Morris
Online Editor
Canadian Boating Magazine
Onboard@kerrwil.com
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Racing
Rusty Wyatt Wins in Italy
Canadian newcomer Rusty Wyatt from Innisfil, Ont nailed another remarkable victory from pole position at the Regione Sardegna Grand Prix of Italy in Olbia, defying expectations in his rookie year in the UIM F1H2O World Championship. This impressive win gives Wyatt a 14-point lead in the World Drivers’ Championship and ties the Sharjah Team for the lead in the Teams’ Championship.
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Events
Sidney Days are a big event here on Southern Vancouver Island
On Canada Day, Slegg Building Materials is again sponsoring the Build-A-Boat Challenge – supplying $250 worth of materials at noon for each of the teams of three. The challenge is to build a craft and paddles with no power tools by 4:00. Then these creative crafts are carried to the beach, launched and raced around a course.
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Written in partnership with Annapolis Sailboat Show
Plan Your Thanksgiving Trip to the 2024 Annapolis Sailboat Show
The Annapolis Sailboat Show (October 10-14) is an easy sell. Simply put, it’s the largest sailboat show in the world with over 200 sailboats and more than 550 exhibitors. If you’re looking to see the best of what the sailing industry has to offer, rendez-vous with like-minded sailors, or brush up on your seamanship skills – come October – Annapolis is the place to be.
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New Boats
Axopar 29 Sun Top
Jan-Erik Viitala the surprisingly hands-on founding partner of Axopar takes us on a walk through the new Suntop 29. The model’s new optional innovative seating layout entirely transforms the sociability onboard the 29 Sun Top. This new U sofa configuration, together with a large, foldable hi-lo table, creates a comfortable seating arrangement around the cockpit.
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New Gear
Weems & Plath’s Wayfinder 7 X 50 Floating Marine Binoculars
The Weems Wayfinder 7 x 50 Binoculars (#BN30C) replaces the recently discontinued EXPLORER 7 x 50 Binoculars (#BN20C) and continues Weems & Plath’s tradition of providing high-quality optical instruments tailored for mariners and outdoor enthusiasts. The Wayfinder 7 x 50 Binoculars are designed to offer superior performance and durability in marine environments and feature 7x magnification, a 50mm objective lens...
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News
Distressing Situation Flares Up Again!
This all started innocently enough when a friend of mine purchased a (new to him) brokerage boat. The previous owner left a lot of equipment on board including a locker full of expired distress flares. My friend called to ask what to do. Well, flares are highly regulated; you can’t set them off, you can’t throw them in the garbage and you have to replace them with new flares that are within their expiry date or you risk substantial fines.
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Safety gear
Sirius Signal releases new Suction Cup Mounting System
Display mount enables quick and easy deployment of all Sirius Signal SOS eVDSD models. Sirius Signal, the world’s leader in marine safety distress signal innovations, has announced the launch of a suction cup mount for all SOS distress lights it makes. In seconds, the mount can be deployed on any flat, smooth surface — horizontal and vertical — with full adjustability for the proper display angle.
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Ask Andrew
Battery Tests part 2 - What to do if your battery fails a test
If the battery fails in any of the three tests, corrective action should be taken: Clean terminals, top up battery fluid, charge the battery. When any corrective action is taken, run through the tests again and record the results. If the battery fails to charge, fails to hold a charge and/or fails the load test – more corrective action may be needed like reconditioning the battery.
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Little Eddie
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Fast Eddie is Fast Asleep
Sometimes it’s just time for a little nap (haven’t we all!). Perhaps his Mom might have him working too hard on the boat…
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Insurance
Key Updates for Canadian Boat Owners
Gearing up for another exhilarating boating season, involves more than preparing our vessels. It’s also important to update our knowledge of recent changes in Canada’s boating regulations. The off-season has introduced significant amendments to Canada’s Marine Liability Act (MLA), which every boat owner, whether new or seasoned, must grasp to ensure a smooth sailing experience.
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CanBoat News
Nighttime Boating Tips: Pre-planning and having the right equipment in good working order is the key to success and enjoyment.
Unfortunately we too often hear about boating accidents that occur at night. Many of these incidents take place after groups of boaters have gathered together to enjoy an evening lakeside concert or fireworks display. Often these events start during evening daylight hours and finish up well after dark. Boaters and their friends and families have arrived when it is easy to see what is going on around them and where they are...
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Emergency
Your Onboard Emergency Toolkit – “You had better take it with you…”
I’m superstitious – I admit it. But I have reasons to feel that way. When the lawn is burned out and the gardens are wilting, just wash the car. It’s sure to rain after that. The reverse is true. On a beautiful summer’s day, be always pack a raincoat and an umbrella just in case. It’s certain to stay sunny and clear. Operating on the same idea, Canadian Boating magazine has developed our Onboard Emergency Toolkit.
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Special Event
Canada’s Celebration of Sailing with Olympic Team Send-Off
Join us this year as we celebrate with an official send-off to Canada’s 2024 Olympic Sailing Team! This occasion marks the pinnacle event of the season for Sailing in Canada where our nation’s high-performance sailors of past, present and future will reunite with each other and welcome guests to celebrate outstanding performances and experiences.
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SailGP
Canada Strong Second in NYC
Phil Robertson and the Canada SailGP Team have bounced back from disappointment in Halifax this weekend at the Mubadala New York Grand Prix finishing top of the leaderboard in the fleet races. In the finale, the Canadians couldn’t hold off the NZ Team finishing second overall and moving two places up the season four leaderboard.
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