Message From The Editor
Boaters without borders
Today we stretch our hand out in warmth to our neighbours to the south in Trumpland. Despite what may be happening at airports, in NAFTA boardrooms or at unguarded crossing points in Manitoba, we boaters still love you. Yes we do!
Do you hear that French being spoken in Plattsburgh NY as the boating season gets underway? Not a throwback to the courier-du-bois heritage of upstate New York, it's boat owners from la belle province who keep Lake Champlain afloat by parking their boats on the US side, renting docks then shopping for beer and fenders all summer. Plattsburgh's primary (only?) raison d'etre is to accommodate Canadian boaters as evidenced by the flags on every single transom at the marinas.
On Lake Ontario, small ports like A-Bay, Wilson NY, and Youngstown would scramble but for Canuck visitors. I particularly love the city of Erie PA with its perfect harbour, endless boating facilities and dozen brew pubs. The Maritime Provinces share racing with Maine. The Victoria Thunderbird fleet is virtually one with the Seattle fleet.
So dear fellow Canadians, while visiting domestic ports is a source of pride, America needs us to sustain its lovely waterfronts and shore facing towns. Don't let the border dampen your enthusiasm; they need us now more than ever.
John Morris
Online Editor
Canadian Yachting Magazine
CYonboard@kerrwil.com
@CdnYachting
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What's News?
At CY Onboard we're here for your news. Dock news? Cruise plans? Engine workshops? Awards presentations? Winter get togethers? Send a blurb, pictures, links. If it's boating news we're Onboard! Just let us know at CYonboard@kerrwil.com.
Glen Cairns, CYOB Eastern Canada Correspondent, glencairns0@gmail.com
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Destinations
Destination Fredericton
The Saint John river is a fantastic cruising ground and for powerboaters there is the extra treat of being able to tie up handy to downtown Fredericton, at the Regent Street Wharf.
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Heritage
Steamboat Landings
Before the coming of the railway, or even passable roads for that matter, the Saint John River was the highway for just about everything people needed.
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Builders
Barrel of Fun!
Jim Peerless sent us this excellent video of the building of his Barrelback 19 classic runabout. The boat is a Ken Hankinson adaptation of a Chris Craft design built between 1939 and 1942.
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POTW
Photo of the week: April 27
Here's a pair of shots guaranteed to get you in the mood for this summer. They come from Pat and Jan O'Malley in Nova Scotia and certainly celebrate the boating life.
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Electronics OnBoard
Going Ipad With Electronic Marine Navigation
There is a good deal of hesitancy and lack of understanding as to whether a tablet can fully replace existing navigation equipment. Quite simply put the answer is yes! But, which is better for navigation purposes, iPad or Android?
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Seamanship
Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron to Host "Suddenly Alone" Course
Back in the last century my wife and I were on our boat in Charleston SC, where we met another couple on their 50ft wooden ketch. The husband was all bandaged up…
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Racing
2017 New Brunswick Sailing Team for Canada Games
After some stiff competition during the summer of 2016, the New Brunswick Sailing Team who will represent the province at the upcoming Canada Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been named.
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CPS-ECP News
Preventing Boat Propeller Accidents
During the AGM, Captain Tom Boross, Chief, Auxiliary & Boatng Safety at U.S. Coast Guard, gave a presentation relatng to injuries and deaths as a result of boat propeller accidents.
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Blogs
From the Helm of Adamant 1 Blog 11 - April 2017
When we left George Town last month, we had 60 miles of open Atlantic Ocean to cross. Picking the right day to do the crossing is imperative.
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New products
Smart Man Over Board (MOB) - Tech age innovations to keep you safe
According to the US Coast Guard, there were over 4,000 boating accidents in the US with 600 untimely deaths in 2014. Fugawi hopes three new product offerings can help reduce these tragic statistics in 2017.
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Calendar Dates?
Got some important dates coming up at your marina, club or organization. Let us know and we'll tell the country via the Onboard Datebook.
Just let us know at CYonboard@kerrwil.com.
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