Message From The Editor
Sounds on the Water
Cruising around on the water this weekend it occured to me what a rich bank of different, compelling sounds can be found out there. It doesn't matter what type or size of boat you float, the sounds are available to everyone.
While at anchor, the resting sounds of summer encompass birds calling, fish jumping, distorted music as it travels across the water, lapping waves, the unmistakable sound of the rigging against the sail mast, rain, thunder, other boats in the distance, the familiar sound of a friend's engine as they approach. While underway the sounds might vary from your particular engine's hum to the sound of your navigator yelling instructions as you approach a tricky section of the route. These are the sounds that we take for granted as they are in symphony with each other and we are basking in our own favourite environment. In the winter months we'll be trying to bring to mind the individual sounds as we make our way through another Canadian winter.
We'd love to know what your favourite sounds are of spending time on the water.Email, Facebook or Tweet us anytime and share your thoughts. Happy Boating!
Terri Hodgson
Online Editor
Canadian Yachting magazine
thodgson@kerrwil.com
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Racing
Upgrade for Chester Race Week August 13-16, 2014
Chester Race Week is bringing both sailors and race organizers important benefits through its investment in Yacht Scoring, a web-based, race management and scoring system used by some of the competitive sailing world's top organizations including the 2013 Rolex Farr 40 World Championships, 2014 J/70 World Championships, and Charleston Race Week - the only annual keelboat race week in North America larger than Chester Race Week, based on number of competing boats.
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Provincial U-16 Champions Crowned at ARK Regatta
Congratulations to Cameron Shaw & Nicholas Yuill for capturing the Under 16 Provincial Sailing Championship at ARK Regatta in Bedford which wrapped up Sunday, July 13. Chris & Nicholas, from RNSYS, captured the title with an outstanding performance in the 420 class!
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Celebrations
Nova Scotia Sea School Celebrates 20 Years!
Come out to our Lunenburg Boathouse July 27th from 12pm-6pm to help us Celebrate 20 years! Some of the festivities include: a Free Afternoon Sail, Rock Painting, BBQ, Live Music and check out the Lunenburg Wooden Boat Reunion's Fast and Furious Boat Building Competition and Race! For more information, please contact the office!
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Partnerships
Sail Canada partners with Volvo Cars of Canada
Sail Canada and Volvo Cars of Canada are proud to announce a three-year partnership that will provide support for Sail Canada's activities. The partnership will support all levels of sailing in Canada - from National Team programs, to youth and development activities and most importantly
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Safety
Safety Equipment Education and Flare Disposal Days
CPS-ECP is excited to announce their partnership with Transport Canada and CIL Dealers to undertake a pilot project on education and awareness of safety equipment, the care and maintenance of that equipment and how to safely and effectively use and dispose of flares.
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Voluntary Recall Affects Handlebar And Steering Assembly
BRP has issued a voluntary recall of its new Spark personal watercraft. In a note to Sea-Doo watercraft owners dated July 15, the Valcourt, Quebec-based company notes it is conducting a voluntary safety recall of "some 2014 Sea-Doo watercraft models" in order to correct a defect in the steering column and handlebar assembly.
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Operation Dry Water - Csbc - Civic Holiday Weekend
Drinking and boating accounts for approximately 40% of boating-related fatalities on Canadian waterways. To raise awareness and reduce alcohol related deaths, the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) is launching year 2 of an initiative called "Operation Dry Water". Its goal is to discourage this dangerous practice.
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CY Blog
Saturna Island BBQ
Tuesday July 1st saw the gathering of Islanders for the Lamb BBQ at Winter Cove Marine Park, Saturna Island, BC. Serving as a rich social occasion but also a major fundraiser for the island, guests arrive in large numbers by boat and by ferry to participate.
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Lifestyle (Recipe)
Artichoke and Roasted Garlic Dip
I have the perfect appetizer for your next onboard gathering. This dip is creamy, rich and overflowing with flavour. It is ooey-gooey cheesy goodness and extremely addictive. This is not your ordinary artichoke dip. It is bursting with pungent roasted garlic.
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Product Innovation
Vaavud launches Generation 2 Wind Metre
Vaavud, the company that created the world's first wind meter that transforms smart phones into high tech meteorological tools, aims to further revolutionize mobile wind measurement with a second generation wind metre.
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| July 24, 2014 • Volume 1 • Issue 14 |
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