Canadian Boating

09/05/2025

📷POTW📷 It was a very nice gesture from Charm Diamonds to build a romantic heart shaped photo op station at Chester Race Week. However, they might have had a different expectation for the set-up – happy amorous couples gazing fondly into each other’s eyes or at least holding hands.
Daisy Cobden sent along this shot of the offbeat J120 Helix crew showing their affection for one another with no diamonds in sight.

09/04/2025

It’s great to put your boat away clean and ready to go for spring. As the busy season starts to wind down, many boaters turn to the maintenance that has been neglected or pushed aside for trips and activities aboard. Why now? If you use a marina or contractor for upkeep, now’s a great time to arrange for some winter work when facilities are more available. Read more ⤵️

It’s great to put your boat away clean and ready to go for spring. As the busy season starts to wind down, many boaters turn to the maintenance...

09/03/2025

With 150,000 miles of coastline and over two million lakes, there aren’t all that many reasons for a sailor to leave Canada. Of course, there’s the small matter of the weather. When taking your boat out feels less like leisure and more like an act of defiance, it becomes awfully tempting to make a break for the BVIs. The other worthy exception? The Annapolis Sailboat Show (October 9-12)—part Thanksgiving weekend escape, part sailing pilgrimage. Read more⬇️

With 150,000 miles of coastline and over two million lakes, there aren’t all that many reasons for a sailor to leave Canada.

09/02/2025

The new CanBoat / NautiSavoir Mini-Course Avoiding Collisions covers what every boater should know — and what many tend to forget. Sign up now ⬇️

The new CanBoat Mini-Course Avoiding Collisons covers what every boater should know — and what many tend to forget.

08/29/2025

It's the last (sadly) long weekend of summer🌞 We hope that you have a great time on the water! 🚤⛵️
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08/28/2025

Yamaha Motor Canada has unveiled the CrossWave™ WaveRunner®, an entirely new kind of personal watercraft designed for today’s lifestyle-driven rider. The CrossWave challenges the boundaries of the emerging Adventure category. Read more👇

Yamaha Motor Canada has unveiled the CrossWave™ WaveRunner®, an entirely new kind of personal watercraft designed for today’s lifestyle-driven rider.

08/27/2025

Surveys on pre-owned boats tend to produce more findings than previously for two reasons: boats are getting older, and surveyors are more concerned than ever about liability for missing something. The results tend to put almost every boat in somewhat of a negative light. Keep this in mind when used boat shopping, there is no such thing as a perfectly clean survey! Read more ⬇️

Surveys on pre-owned boats tend to produce more findings than previously for two reasons: boats are getting older, and surveyors are more...

08/25/2025

Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has announced the latest expansion of its award-winning Verado® outboard lineup with the introduction of the all-new V10 425hp Verado outboard and a performance enhanced version of the V10 350hp Verado outboard. Read more ⤵️

Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, has announced the latest expansion of its award-winning Verado® outboard lineup with ...

08/22/2025

Have you ever wondered where the boating superstition Red Sky at Night, Sailor's Delight, Red Sky in Morning, Sailors Take warning came from?
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The origins of these beliefs stem from early days at sea when sailors ventured into uncharted waters for fishing, trading and exploration. At a time when scientific explanations for the various dangers and phenomena were unknown, these mariners put faith in the greater powers to help guide their safe passage. Believing in superstitions was a way to have a sense of control, when so many important parts of their life were unpredictable.
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This iconic rhyme has been a trusted weather forecaster more than 2,000 years. Cited in the New Testament, the trusted phrase was “established wisdom that prevailed among the Jews of the First century AD by Jesus in Matthew 16:2-3.”
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The theory goes, if the sky is red at sunset, high pressure and stable air are approaching from the west. This is a good indicator of calm waters and smooth sailing. At dawn, red indicates approaching rain, and possibly stormy seas. Superstition or scientific fact, this has long been a tell-tale for sailors to help plan their voyages.
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This explanation of the superstition is courtesy of Pacific Yachting

08/21/2025

We don’t always think of our boats as assets—until something goes wrong. Theft, fire, or storm damage can happen to any boat, anywhere. And when it does, the last thing you want is to be guessing what gear was on board, when it was purchased, or what it’s worth. That’s where a current vessel inventory becomes more than just a good habit. It becomes your backup plan. Read more⤵️

We don’t always think of our boats as assets—until something goes wrong. Theft, fire, or storm damage can happen to any boat, anywhere.

08/19/2025

Luxury pontoon builder Harris Boats has launched the completely redesigned Sunliner and the debut of the dynamic Sunliner Sport. Read the key features of the Model Year 2026 ⤵️

Luxury pontoon builder Harris Boats last month launched the completely redesigned Sunliner and the debut of the dynamic Sunliner Sport.

08/18/2025

One of our Canadian Boating team members put this 🍁Canadian made product, Sun Safe On The Lake Hi-Vis Kid's Swim Shirt to the test. Here's what he has to say👇

we decided to kick off Canadian Boating OnBoard’s new Gear Review column with Sun Safe on the Lake Hi-Vis Kid’s Swim Shirt...