Message from the Editor
Take Pride this Canada Day Weekend
The arrival of the Canada Day weekend signals the end of school, a nod to the rights and freedoms we enjoy as a nation, and the segue into the full stride of summer.As you browse this edition you may want to look at our cautionary tips to help you avoid boat buying scams, enjoy the Rick Mercer video from the IFDS Worlds, learn how the boating industry is working to fight breast cancer and discover the benefits of fruit infused water for you and your guests. As Toronto welcomes the world this week, take special Pride in the celebrations of being a Canadian boater and Happy Canada Day!
Terri Hodgson
Online Editor
Canadian Yachting magazine
thodgson@kerrwil.com
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Racing
IFDS WORLDS 2014 to be held August 15th-24th, 2014
Rick Mercer joins Paralympic champion Paul Tingley and competitor Kevin Penney to learn the ins and outs of Paralympic sailing at Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron, host of the 2014 IFDS Worlds.
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Consumer Awareness
Boat Buying Season Scams
It's summer boating season and some boat buyers and sellers are getting ripped off, say's Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS). The national boater advocacy, safety and services group outlined the top boat selling scams reported to its Consumer Protection Bureau and offers some ways to greatly improve your chance of a smooth sale or purchase - and when to walk away.
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Boating Lifestyle
Fruit Infused Water
Fruit Infused water is a top notch way to stay hydrated and have deliciously refreshing drinks ready when you are on board.They are a great alternative to alcoholic beverages and there are countless ways to dress them up and switch up the flavours to suit anyone's taste.
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Community
Naden Pink Boat Tour 2014
Once again, Naden Boats, a Northern Ontario boat building company is supporting the campaign to find a cure for breast cancer by building
and donating a boat - a pink boat of course - that will be raffled off in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure - North Bay.
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Product Focus
STA-LOK® Spreader End Tip Cups
Precision engineered in STA-LOK's UK factory and designed specifically for wire rope 12mm - 19mm, these easy to install stainless steel tip cups prevent thread galling.
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My Boat App
My Boat was specifically produced in response to customer demand for an iPad App that would appeal to every boater. Cleverly, it automatically syncs all the data from the company's hugely popular App for iPhone - 'What's on my Boat'.
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Design
Bavaria Sport 360 - Design In New Dimensions
The SPORT 360 BAVARIA has redefined the design of motor yachts and sets a new milestone in terms of driving dynamics, comfort and space utilization.
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Safety
McMurdo Smartfind Plus G5 Epirb Helps To Save Three Sailors
A McMurdo Smartfind Plus G5 GPS Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) recently helped to save the lives of three sailors off the coast of North Carolina when the mast and rig on their 36 foot catamaran came crashing down to the deck.
The mishap also resulted in the loss of the catamaran's VHF radio antenna, so Jon Rodnon, owner of Cata-Tonic, activated the McMurdo EPIRB, which he had rented for the voyage from the nonprofit BoatU.S. Foundation. McMurdo has been supplying EPIRBs for the BoatU.S. Foundation rental program since 2007.
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Retail News
West Marine Opens New Sausalito Flagship Store
West Marine announced the grand opening for its new flagship store in Sausalito, CA. Grand opening festivities kick off on Thursday, July 31 until Sunday, August 3. The parking lot will be transformed into a waterlife show, with boats and marine-related schools and clubs. In-store events will include tips from experts, electronics demos, door-buster deals, giveaways and raffles.
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