Message From The Editor
Canadian Yachting Launches YouTube Channel
CY magazine has launched its YouTube channel ready for you to view, share and comment on. With the increasing prevalence of video as everyday web content we find that videos of all kinds, professional, amateur, business and personal are being created in order to illustrate a particular product or point of view. Our collection is growing daily and if you have something you would like to see added to the channel in terms of content we always welcome your suggestions. If you want to see the latest as they are uploaded just click the Subscribe link on the channel and you'll be in the loop. There is a lot of news this issue so happy reading!
Terri Hodgson
Online Editor
Canadian Yachting magazine
thodgson@kerrwil.com
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Introducing the CY YouTube Channel
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Remembrances
Eight Bells: Douglas Roy
Dugger first sailed in Cape Breton Island where he raced his Snipe. A wooden Tancook schooner called "Jeto" was his first yacht and she was followed by many more yachts named after the tall ships built by his forefathers in Maitland, Nova Scotia; Trust , Tryst, and Snow Queen.
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Racing
Marblehead to Halifax Race 2015. Email from Feb 13
The co-chair of the 2015 edition of the Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race, David Stanfield likes to call this ocean race "the Grand-daddy of them all". Stanfield is referring to the fact that MHOR goes all the way back to 1905, a year before the Newport Bermuda Race started and several decades before races like the Fastnet or Sydney-Hobart were conceived.
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World Sailing Championships in Kingston This Summer
Over 2000 sailors representing 60 countries are set to race from Portsmouth Olympic Harbour on Lake Ontario in 2015. CORK is hosting the Laser Standard Men's World Championships (June 29-July 8), the Laser Masters World Championships (July 10-18), and the Laser Radial Youth World Championships (August 14-20).
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Coast Guard
Coast Guard Vessel Leonard J. Cowley Receives Vessel Life Extension Funding
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, has announced that the Government of Canada has awarded an $8.5 million contract to NEWDOCK St. John's Dockyard Limited for Vessel Life Extension (VLE) and refit work for Canadian Coast Guard ship CCGS Leonard J. Cowley.
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Ask The Experts
Solar Power Solutions: Part II
Ask the Experts: CY is working with long time sailing instructor, author and founder of www.InformedBoater.com, Rob MacLeod. Rob is constantly amazed at what he doesn't know about boating and sailing. Fortunately, coming up to his 40th anniversary in the boating industry, Rob has a long list of 'experts' that he can call on to get the information he needs.
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Environment
Invasive Species Awareness Week February 22 - 28 2015
You can help prevent the spread.Learn, Talk, and Take Action. Invasive Species Awareness Week is an annual event to encourage education about invasive species and inspire people to take an active role in preventing their spread.
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Product Focus
Lehr Introduces 25hp Liquid Draw Propane-powered Outboard
LEHR, LLC has unveiled its new 25 hp Propane Outboard to the worldwide press and the boating public at the 2015 Miami International Boat Show, bringing clean, efficient outboard power to a new range of boats including pontoon boats, fiberglass and inflatable yacht tenders, RIBs, aluminum fishing boats, small center console skiffs and other vessels.
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SeaLife's Permanently Sealed Micro HD Camera Now in Stock and Shipping
The world's first permanently sealed waterproof camera, the SeaLife Micro HD, is ready for shipping. This ultra-compact camera can be used above or below the water line and is guaranteed not to leak for the life of the camera. Introduced with limited numbers last fall, the SeaLife Micro HD is in full production, and the camera is now in stock and shipping to dealers.
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Jump Starter Battery for Your Boat
Weego has announced the launch of its Weego Jump Starter Battery+ for the marine market. A compact and portable jump starter, the Jump Starter Battery+ eliminates the worry and fear of a dead battery. "Dead batteries at best ruin your day and at worst put you in a tight spot," said Gerry Toscani, CEO, Weego. "Our small, high-powered Weego Jump Starters are perfect for boaters. Lithium-ion batteries only lose about 2% of their power per month, so you can throw it in a safety kit or locker and forget about it until it is needed."
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Skills
Online Sailing Course: Learn to Sail: The Basics
Each year, thousands of Canadians consider getting into sailing. There is a lot of romanticism attached to being under sail - fair breezes, good friends, finding a secluded anchorage at the end of the day. "That's what keeps sailing alive for me," says veteran sailing instructor, Rob MacLeod.
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Partnerships
Beneteau Partners with SailTime in North America
Beneteau America has announced a new partnership with SailTime North America, the world's largest boat membership company, to bring Beneteau sailboats to their North American fleets. Beneteau America further increases its presence at the show where the Beneteau exhibit counts 8 sailboats ranging from 22 to 60 feet, and where the SailTime booth includes an Oceanis 37 Platinum Edition.
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| Feb 26, 2015 • Volume 4 • Issue 3 |
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