Who Do You Remember During Your 2 Minutes?

This week marks the occasion of Remembrance Day. I have noticed that Canadians, young and old, are particularly good at not only taking pride in our veterans but also recognizing their sacrifice and the significance of our freedom. While standing at the cenotaph on the 11th we have the opportunity to be able to think of those veterans who have been close to us and those we may not know as we privately acknowledge our gratitude. Usually my good friend and Canadian Yachting reader, John Jamieson, would be in attendance at the service, in his dress coat adorned with a poppy and with his two Collies leashed at his side, paying his respects. John was a decorated naval officer in the Canadian Navy. He was also an avid sailor on the Great Lakes and loved his spot on Georgian Bay more than any other. He retired a few years back and was always humble about his prestigious military career. Well, John passed away too young this past summer and yesterday at the cenotaph I thought of him and his dog-friends and how they would have been standing there no matter the weather on Remembrance Day. Thank you, John and all veterans, for protecting our great country.

Terri Hodgson
Online Editor
Canadian Yachting magazine
thodgson@kerrwil.com

Featured Video

The Galley Guys

This issue's featured video takes us with the Galley Guys to Krate's Marine in Keswick, ON, on Lake Simcoe, for a delicious meal and a chat with the new owner and managers about their plans for this lifestyle marina… Read More

Sneak Peek

What's in Store For You in December's Canadian Yachting?

The December issue of Canadian Yachting magazine will feature the latest in exciting new marine electronics that bring you greater capabilities and are easier to use, while taking you safely to places you might not have ever gone before!... Read More

Boat Shows

Beneteau Announces New Monte Carlo 6

Laurent Fabre, president of Beneteau America introduced the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show crowds to the new Monte Carlo 6, the latest Monte Carlo launch and a model that fills an important space in the Monte Carlo line. The announcement took place at their invitation-only cocktail reception in the Beneteau booth at the show... Read More

Racing

The World's Oldest Single-handed Sailing Race Heads to New York's Newest Marina

Prestigious race returns for the first time in eight years to international sailing calendar and returns to New York for the first time since its 1960 inception. The Transat, the first and oldest single-handed trans-ocean race in history, is heading to New York City and will culminate at the new ONE°15 Brooklyn Marina... Read More

New Models

A New 42' Catamaran Arrives at Lagoon

The Lagoon 42 fits between the Lagoon 400 and the Lagoon 450 F & S, replacing the Lagoon 421. This new member of the Lagoon range has style and a strong personality. While maintaining a family resemblance and retaining the main features of the latest generation of Lagoons... Read More

Dealers

George's Marine & Sports Adds Avalon to Their Line Up

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People

World Champion Sailor Vince Brun returns to North Sails as Director of Offshore One Design

North Sails is pleased to announce that Vince Brun has accepted the role of Director of Offshore One Design (previously called Class Sail Development-CSD)… Read More

Class Afloat Sails with Simcoe County Teen Aboard for 9 Month Adventure

Tiny Township teen sails into adventure. Program boasts shipboard classes, stops at a dozen Atlantic Ocean ports. Josh Renault estimates he has taken more than 200 flights to destinations around the world - and he is just 16 years old. Read More

Gift Ideas

Sharon Green's 2016 Ultimate Sailing Calendar Delivers New Level of 'Fresh-to-Frightening' Images

Just when you think you've seen it all, the round-the-world races have delivered some of the most breathtaking images of our times," says Sharon Green, creator of The Ultimate Sailing Calendar. "… Read More

Now Available: 2016 Inspired Boating Calendar for Children's Wish

Each year the popularity of this program continues to grow. We hope the Boating Community will once again rally around this fundraising project by ordering their copy and support this wonderful cause. Net proceeds from this fundraiser go directly to Children's Wish... Read More

Survey

Boating Cape Breton Needs Your Feedback!

Cape Breton Island, off the coast of Nova Scotia, is home to Canada's largest in-land sea - the Bras d'Or Lake. A true boater's paradise where you'll find some of the best cruising grounds in North America. Step out of your boat to experience North America's only living Celtic culture, North America's largest historical reconstruction - the Fortress of Louisburg, and some of the world's most celebrated scenery around the Cabot Trail. Read More

Conference

2015 Atlantic Sailing Conference

Sail Nova Scotia is pleased to again host the Atlantic Sailing Conference. The Conference will be held Saturday, November 21 at Citadel High School in Halifax featuring keynote speaker Dawn Riley who is a trail blazer and leader when it comes to international sailing. Registration fee includes lunch and all refreshment breaks. Read More