Message From The Editor
The Sneak Peek is Just the Beginning
The Fall issue of Canadian Yachting magazine will be on shelves and in your mailbox shortly. If you have ever considered planning a charter winter cruise in a sunny location this issue will give you the confidence and inspiration to get started. This issue of Onboard also brings you Chester Race Week results, SUP Safety Tips, a Rescue Story and ramped up WiFi power for your boat. Good Reading!
Terri Hodgson
Online Editor
Canadian Yachting magazine
thodgson@kerrwil.com
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CY Sneak Peek
Canadian Yachting October Issue Sneak Peek
Canadian Yachting's Fall 2015 issue is packing a lot into the Winter Cruise Planner theme. Take a Moorings Power Cat cruise in the Bahamas with the Galley Guys and read up on how to plan your First Winter Cruise, with a bonus cruise through Nevis in the Caribbean...
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Galley Guys
The Galley Guys Have Been Busssssssy
Canadian Yachting's Galley Guy Greg Nicoll with Authentic Caribbean Rum. Ambassador Joe Howell at The Spoke Club in Toronto for a seminar on fine. rums of the Caribbean. Joe did an excellent presenting 16 different rums, their history and their diversity.
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Racing
Chester Punches Above its Weight Globally with 2015 Race Week
More than 120 boats and 1,200 sailors took part in this year's event that saw some very close, tight racing among the 14 classes. The J/24, Farr 30, Sonar, and IOD fleets got in 14 highly competitive races on the One-Design course, while the Bluenose fleet, the largest at 23 boats, got in eight races over four days.
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Safety
Paddle vs. Prop: SUP Safety Tips
When it comes to enjoying the outdoors, stand up paddleboarding (SUP) has led the nation in growth with a 38 percent increase in participation from 2013 to 2014. But as these human-powered watercraft become more common in crowded waterways, sharing the water with both recreational boats and commercial vessels requires paddlers to up their safety game...
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Open House
Crates Lake Country Open House Features Cruisers 60 Cantius
Canadian Yachting's John Armstrong visited Crates Lake Country Boats Open House in Orillia recently…
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Rescue
Couple Rescued in Lake Ontario by Armed Forces
A Canadian Armed Forces helicopter and crew was called in to rescue a couple after their boat sank in Lake Ontario…
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Real Estate
A Boater's Paradise Opening in Toronto's Backyard
Friday Harbour, a new all-seasons marina resort, has something for everyone, offering cottage-like ambiance a mere 45-minute drive from the GTA…
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Contests
Furuno Gets Social with Facebook Contest
Furuno USA is looking to connect with you through Facebook and will be rewarding fans for "Liking" their page by running a contest…
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Product Focus
Digital Yacht Launch Wl70 Wi-Fi Antenna for Reliable Wi-Fi Internet Access Afloat
More and more boaters want access to the internet afloat. Marinas and ports as well as a large number of cafes, hotels, restaurants and service providers offer wi-fi connectivity but you may just miss that vital connection if you're moored or anchored away from the dock - especially if you're below decks about to enjoy a movie or catch up on email. The WL70 can offer connections up to about ½ mile/1km depending upon conditions.
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