Message From The Editor
It's Complicated
As I tucked my boat in, it struck me that owning boats requires a long list of skills. That's a good thing - we learn, we enjoy.
Compare docking a small boat versus parking a Civic in the Walmart lot. The car doesn't have to deal with crosswinds, mooring lines, currents or fenders. If the engine sputters, you have repair crews close at hand and tow trucks if they're not. If your boat needs attention in some distant cruising ground, mostly you fix it yourself.
Then there are the bigger boats many of us aspire to. Now it's time to learn more about navigation, electronics, maintenance and diesel technology. If it's a sailboat, you need to brush up on the Bernouli effect and other hydrodynamics principles. If you race that sailboat, you need a couple of psychology degrees and a good personal trainer.
Boating isn't like very many things; more complicated and, yes, also more rewarding. The many faceted expertise involved presents a lifelong learning experience.
John Morris
Online Editor
Canadian Yachting Magazine
CYonboard@kerrwil.com
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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.
Bob Nicoll, CYOB Western Canada/BC Correspondent, bnicoll@kerrwil.com
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Calendar Dates?
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CYOB People
Quadrant Marine Institute's student Austin Edwards is a journey person Marine Service Technician at the age of 20
Austin Edwards told students and parents at the Saanich School's "Parents as Informed Partners" night how he completed his 4-year Marine Service Technician Ticket before his 21st birthday.
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Report
The Westcoast Work Boat Association keeps marine history alive
Each year the Association conducts two rendezvous. The first is in early May at Cowichan Bay BC and t one in late September (just a few weeks ago) at the Kanaka Docks on Salt Spring Island.
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Destinations
The passages north of Desolation Sound Part 1
For the next several issues of CYOB West we will survey the major routes north of Desolation Sound, where some of BC's best cruising grounds lie just beyond a series of challenging tidal passes.
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Great reading
Canadian Yachting Magazine, December Preview
Just in time for the holidays, our present to you! If you're already a CY Magazine subscriber, not to worry, your December issue will be arriving shortly!
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CY Inbox
October 25, 2018
I always have to laugh when I see something like this in print- putting the boats away for the season - because we sailors in BC are looking at the best times to sail in the coming fall and winter months.
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CPS - ECP News
Fall Boating - It Just Takes A Little More Preparation
Those who have boated after Labour Day can attest to just what a beautiful experience it can be. The colours are spectacular in their shimmering reflections.
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News
The world's largest regatta - and you've probably never heard of it
This month, Spirit of Portopiccolo, steered by Furio Benussi, with Alberto Bolzan at the mainsail, and tacticians Lorenzo Bressani and Gabriele Benussi, won the 50th edition of Barcolana…
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POTW
October 25 2018 - Live Bait
As the sole arbiter of the Photo of the Week I, your editor, get to make the choice. This week, while thumbing through some pictures from trips past, I came across this cheery bait vendor…
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Ask Andrew
Preparing your boat for winter - Part two
Last time, I described the importance of covering your boat to protect it for the winter, and listed a few options and discussed their pros and cons.
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In Case you Missed It
Rewarding careers in BC's recreational marine Industry are in high demand!
The Marine Service Technician (MST) program under the guidance of Quadrant Marine Institute is leading the way in developing skilled professionals for the recreational and light commercial boating…
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In Case you Missed It
New approaches to defouling
Stripping the antifouling paint from the bottom of a boat is physically demanding and is one of the dirtiest and most toxic jobs faced by boat owners.
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Canadian Yachting One Design
Send your ONE DESIGN news, results, pictures and everything else to cyonedesign@kerrwil.com.
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