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Message From The Editor
Has the America’s Cup Lost its Mojo?
The oldest continuous sporting event in the world etc etc just completed its 37th iteration. Perhaps it’s time to put this suitcase back on the bottom shelf and leave the exploring to others.
Did you watch any of the racing? Apart from the breathless commentary on the speed and sexy shape of the boats, it was no more exciting than a pair of Albacores racing in front of your cottage. Yes, the Kiwi spectators were going bananas with Maori traditional chants and birds on their hats as their boat crushed the English. Great stuff, but is that all there is?
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John Morris
Online Editor
Canadian Boating Magazine
Onboard@kerrwil.com
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From Canadian Boating
Four Winns H9
Next Wednesday, October 30, at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the public will get its first in-person look at Four Winns’ stunning new H9 model, the flagship of their bowrider series. But we were invited to the dealer unveiling in Charlevoix, Michigan earlier this past summer to run Hull # 2. It was impressive that the boat was so beautifully finished for one of the very first out of the shop and in fact, there were a couple of details...
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The Life
Yacht Rock; a Lifestyle.
I helped my father-in-law haul out the other day. As I watched his Crownline slide gently onto the trailer, I felt that sharp sense of finality I had personally never experienced, but so many boating Canadians have. It may not be sunny every day back home in East Coast Australia, but we don’t get ice.
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Written in partnership with Furuno
Furuno introduces TZTBBX
Furuno has introduced the black box TZTBBX, the newest system in the TZtouchXL lineup of Multi-Function Displays (MFDs). Featuring a multi-touch interface and powered by a hexacore processor, the TZTBBX supports up to six-way split windows on virtually any size displays. The system includes all-new TZ MAPS, offering highly detailed cartography with customizable features like AI Routing.
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Safe Boating
Three Tips for Cold Weather Boating
With the change of seasons, ushered in by cooler air and water temperatures, boating safety also changes as we move into the last month on the water. With that in mind, the BoatUS Foundation offers three safety tips tailor-made to help you safely enjoy the water during the shoulder season.
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Off Season Pursuits
Escape to the Winter Boat Shows – Part 2
Last issue, we took a look at some far flung boat shows that will make a combo vacay getaway while further lengthening your list of must-have dream boats. Special thanks to thanks to international show gurus Rightboat’s John Burnham and Samantha Wilson. This batch of shows lean both to the all-out extravaganza – see Palma and Queensland shows...
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POTW
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Incredible Northern Lights
A lot of you were talking about it, but one of our readers caught them – the astonishing Northern Lights show that descended south on Thanksgiving Weekend. “For your POTW – we were lucky enough to be out on our boat for the Thanksgiving weekend when the Aurora’s lit up the Georgian Bay sky – an amazing show! “
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CanBoat News
Transport Canada’s PFD/lifejackets Survey Closes November 4th
Transport Canada is examining various criteria in developing a mandatory PFD/ Lifejacket plan that would not impact other activities such as anchoring the boat and swimming. Public consultation on this matter opened on September 4 ’24 and is closing on November 4th.
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Plugboats
Axopar: More Electric Options
Since January of 2024 Axopar has been celebrating its 10th anniversary as one of the world’s fastest growing boat brands. They have now delivered more than 6,000 boats all over the world in the past decade and are getting ready for the next with the launch of an all-electric model line: AX/E. The first two models in the line are the AX/E 25, which won the 2023 Gustave Trouvé (Gussies) Electric Boat Award in the Production Boats Up To 8m/26 ft category...
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Ask Andrew
Carbon Monoxide
As the seasons change many fanatic boaters (especially those with cabin space) begin to use on-board heaters to extend the boating season. I was recently asked about some of the dangers associated with having heaters aboard – and I launched into a lecture about ventilation and the danger of Carbon Monoxide.
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Awards
2023 Shark World Championships win two Sail Canada Awards
Last month, the 2023 Shark World Championships received the Sail Canada City of Kingston Regatta of the Year as well as the Chisholm Trophy for Excellence in Race Management awards for 2023. The City of Kingston Regatta of the Year Award recognizes a provincial, national or international regatta whereupon all aspects of race management have resulted in an overall organizational success. Key criteria are overall achievement of the event objectives...
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Organization News
Shellbacks Kicks Off 91st Year
The first fall session of Shellbacks was last week featuring Paul Lamont speaking on a cruising adventure in South India. There is a large lake in the south of India with a thriving marine culture in the area. We will explore how the residents of this area have embraced the water to assist them in their daily activities, and…..
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News
Canada’s Campaign Ends in Catastrophic Mechanical Failure at Puig Women’s America’s Cup
It was an interesting opportunity for Canadian sailors but Concord Pacific Racing’s campaign came to a abrupt end earlier this month after the Canadian team was forced to retire from racing following a catastrophic mechanical failure during the second race of the day at the Puig Women’s America’s Cup.
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Hall of Fame
16 Inductees Join Hall of Fame
The Royal Vancouver Yacht Club hosted the 2024 Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, October 5th. Nearly 150 guests attended the event where 16 Canadians were inducted into the Hall of Fame. The 16 new inductees are: Caroll-Ann Alie, Rob Ball, David Cook, Jackie Gay, Pat Healy, Eric Jespersen, Ken Kelly, Stacie Louttit, Brian MacDonald, Ross Macdonald, Don Martin, John McRoberts, Steve Tupper, Kirk Westergaard, David Williams and Mike Wolfs.
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