March 22, 2017
Photo of the Week: March 23
After we published a picture of a cute doggie in a life jacket we got some great dog-onboard photos and published a couple in our last issue.
March 22, 2017
From the Helm of Adamant 1: Blog 10 – March 2017
After ten weeks in George Town, aka Adult Summer Camp, we have left the harbour and started north. George Town is the place to be in the winter if you want temperatures in the mid to high 70’s, a place to provision, good anchorages and plenty of activities to keep you occupied.
March 7, 2017
Photo of the Week: March 9, 2017
Last time we published a picture of a cute doggie in a life jacket (my pup btw) and we received a couple of great boating canine pics in return.
March 7, 2017
CY Inbox – Saying YES to Sail
Last issue we pondered who is buying sailboats – powerboats are selling briskly at the boat shows, but sail isn’t soaring at those same shows.
February 22, 2017
Photo of the Week: February 9, 2017
Hello all boat-loving photogs – this is our last Photo of the week on file – we need yours!!!
February 20, 2017
I Heart my Boat
This picture is of the vessel Puffins II a 1947 30′ Taylor Craft. This vessel has been the pride of the Frazer Family since she was purchased in 1966 in the Georgian Bay area.
February 20, 2017
From the Helm of Adamant 1: Blog 9 – February 2017
In my last blog, Adamant 1 and Folly had just left Nassau for the Exumas. When we left the harbour, we realized there were at least 15 other sailboats headed the same way.
February 8, 2017
Photo of the Week: February 9 2017
This shot came to us via Cat Ward of Toronto, although it was her friend Laurie who took it from the masthead of the Beneteau. Says Laurie: I’m always ready to go up the mast. I was a gymnast when I was a kid and it doesn’t bother me a bit.
January 24, 2017
Photo of the Week: January 26
“This is in Shoal Channel off the town of Gibsons BC. We are awaiting the start of a second race. The boat pictured is a Martin I am in a Catalina. Picture is through the channel looking west and out…
January 24, 2017
From the Helm of Adamant 1 – Blog 8 – January 2017
When the three day weather window we needed to cross to the Bahamas opened up, we were ready to leave Marathon. We had decided with Folly, our buddy boat, to sail straight to the Bahamas, rather than make our way up to Miami from the Keys.
January 24, 2017
CYOB Inbox January 26
I think that Mike Ranta’s epic journey across Canada by canoe this year was as good as it gets, and I think you should take the torch and feature his journey in CY. Following the voyageur routes connected by portages, he was raising awareness and appreciation for Canadian veterans.
January 10, 2017
Photo of the Week heads to Nfld & Labrador
Hello Photo of the Week enthusiasts and welcome to a superb album to kick off 2017.
January 10, 2017
CYOB Inbox Jan 12
As always we welcome your input on any boating topic, rant, rave or praise. We promise to read them all
January 10, 2017
From the Helm of Adamant 1 (a note) – January 2017
Remember I told you the story of how the dolphin guided us into an anchorage in 2008? We had though that so spooky, for lack of a better word. Well the pic here of the dolphin beside the boat was the same thing.
December 20, 2016
From the Helm of Adamant 1: Blog 7– December 2016
Adamant 1 has had a busy month. We only stayed in Mobile long enough to get the mast put up and get provisions for the boat. Unless you rent a vehicle, there really isn’t anything to do near the marinas, so we didn’t linger.
December 20, 2016
Photo of the week: December 22
Wow you take good shots. We’re delighted with all the input, but please don’t slow down. We will use them all.
December 18, 2016
Chelsea Ellard and the found sailboat
This story comes to us from Chelsea Ellard, aged 12 of Thunder Bay Ontario.
December 8, 2016
Paul Elvstrom
This picture speaks to the essence of Paul Elvstrom, probably the most talented, driven and competitive sailor of his generation. Happy with his boat on the water and always competing.
December 6, 2016
Photo of the Week: December 8 – They’re really good!
This CY Onboard feature celebrates your photos. A wonderful crop this week. The plan was to publish two but because we got so many good ones we’re already going to three. But we need yours!
December 6, 2016
CYOB Inbox Dec 8
To shrink or not to shrink – that is the question. A couple of issues ago we asked the question and your answers continue to roll in.
November 21, 2016
From the Helm of Adamant 1 – Installment 6 – Engine trouble
It was in one of the lakes, at mile 379, that Adamant lost her transmission. One moment we were moving along great, the next moment the engine was howling and we were dead in the water. Our buddy boat, Folly, a Catalina 42, quickly took us in tow as we were in a stump area.
November 15, 2016
CYOB INBOX – November 24
Letters to the editor, rants, complaints and oh yes, unsolicited compliments. They all go straight into the INBOX. We’d love to hear from you at CYonboard@kerrwil.com
November 8, 2016
CYOB INBOX – November 10
Letters to the editor, rants, complaints and oh yes, unsolicited compliments. They all go straight into the INBOX.
November 8, 2016
From the Helm of Adamant 1 – Installment 5 – Into the Tennessee River
Last blog, we had just left Green Turtle Marina and we were headed into Kentucky Lake. Geographically, Kentucky Lake is separated from Barkley Lake by a large land mass known as The Land Between the Lakes.
October 24, 2016
Mulgrave Marine Park
On the often overlooked yet welcoming shores of the Strait of Canso the Mulgrave Marine Park is in its infancy but well-suited to serve your boating needs
October 24, 2016
The Photo Of The Week
This new CY Onboard feature will celebrate your photos. They can be funny, beautiful, weird, or simply reflective of the boating lifestyle. Whatever they are, we will share them with all of Canada and reward you for taking them.
October 12, 2016
From the Helm of Adamant 1 – Installment 4 – The Rivers
We have conquered the worst part of the trip! Tonight we are guests of Green Turtle Marina on Barkley Lake, out of the current, debris and high water of the upper rivers.
October 12, 2016
RE-VISITING A FAMILY CAMPGROUND
Nova Scotia’s majestic coastline is often popularized by such great harbours, cove and bays that go by the name of Halifax, Peggy’s and Mahone Historic place names…
October 7, 2016
Annapolis Boat Show opens with Canadian Yachting on scene
The Annapolis boat show continues to be the largest one in the world.
September 21, 2016
From the Helm of Adamant 1 – Installment 3 – Lake Michigan – Sept 9, 2016
Adamant 1 is finally in Chicago! We took almost three weeks to explore the east side of Lake Michigan. After we checked in at Drummond Island…..that experience is worth a blog of its own….
September 21, 2016
CY Publisher Greg Nicoll at the Helm of a C&C 34
Our publisher, Greg Nicoll, caught in this snapshot
August 31, 2016
Galley Guys Connect with Friends Both Old and New, at Rawley Resort
Imagine our surprise when we saw Stavebank II tied at the docks in Port Severn! This historic Canadian yacht had been the “slipmate” to John Armstrong’s boat…
August 23, 2016
CY Snapshots – PCYC with Rotary Event
Canadian Yachting’s John Armstrong at the Port Credit Yacht Clubs annual Rotary of Mississauga handicapped children’s event…
August 18, 2016
CY Snapshots – Kimmirut, Nunavut
Kimmirut is a community in the Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada….
August 18, 2016
CY Snapshot: Killbear Provincial Park – August 2016
CY Snapshots feature photos sent in by readers who are excited to share their moment with you…
August 12, 2016
Salted Caramel Apple Crumble
Easy, quick, tasty…..ticks all the boxes….give it a try!
August 9, 2016
From the Helm of Adamant 1 – Installment 2 – North Channel – August 9 2016
Currently sailing at 6.5 kn enroute to Thessalon…
July 26, 2016
Easy One Pot Dinner and Boat Bread
These two galley-friendly recipes were provided by Lynn Lortie from the galley of Adamant 1 as Lynn and her husband, Pat, set out for their second Great Loop adventure and three years of sailing on their home made vessel…
July 26, 2016
From the Helm of Adamant 1 – Installment 1 – July 2016
Adamant 1 has finally shipped her dock lines and is on her way. The last three months have been full of activity for us. We have installed all new electronics…