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.
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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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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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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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News
Canadian Canoe Pilgrimage: Young People Paddle Hundreds of Kilometres this Summer
More than 30 people, comprised of Indigenous, Jesuit, English and French Canadian paddlers, will embark on a month-long, 850-kilometre canoe trip July 21 in response to the Calls to Action…
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Erie Canal Waives Fees for 2017 (for Canadians too)
For boaters heading to the ICW or power cruisers looking for a spectacularly scenic canal cruise, the Erie Canal system will welcome you with a no charge visit this year.
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New Apps
Discover Boating Makes it Easier to Boat Safely
Just launched in Canada, it's the Discover Boating Safety app. Indispensable to the Canadian boater, itfeatureseverythingyouneed to ensure a safe and fun time on the water…
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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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New boats
Fraser Yacht Sales introduces Azimut Atlantis 43 at The Victoria Inner Harbour Boat Show April 27-30, 2017!
According to the folks at Fraser Yacht Sales, you couldn't ask for more - the new Azimut Atlantis 43 is destined to be the new standard setter for its class. Bold and sporty on the outside, cool and refined…
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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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Destinations
Pacific Gateway Marina
If you are planning a trip up the west coast of Vancouver Island, there is a new safe harbour at Port Renfrew, the home of the Pacheedaht First Nation, meaning "People of the Sea Foam"…
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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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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.
Click Here to check out our new CYOB Calendar.
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