October 16, 2024
A woman’s pathway to high level racing
By Katherine Stone I had the most wonderful opportunity…
October 8, 2024
Undertakings: Thunder Bay’s Dan Turk Around the Globe on Home Built 5.8M
Oct 10, 2024 On the continuum of adventurous sailing jo…
September 25, 2024
Dockside Dining: Fenelon Falls – The Cow and Sow
Sept 26, 2024 By Chuck and Shelly At lock 34…
September 24, 2024
POTW: The Giant Screw-Up
Photo by Adrienne Mennell Sept 26, 2024 Michael Clement…
September 10, 2024
POTW: The Ice Cream Dock
Sept 12, 2024 Michael Alton built this floating ice-cre…
August 21, 2024
Dockside Dining: When Pigs Fly on Lake Erie
Aug 22, 2024 The south shore of Lake Erie is America wi…
August 6, 2024
OnBoard Inbox: Thanks from MCTS, Sidney
Aug 8, 2024 I have been meaning to pass on our thanks f…
July 23, 2024
POTW: Faster Than Your Average Hippie Bus
July 25, 2024 Dan Pickard sent along this hybrid of a t…
July 9, 2024
POTW: The Metropolis Setting Sunset
July 11, 2024 Our friend Maria sent in this early seaso…
June 25, 2024
Little Eddie: Fast Eddie is Fast Asleep
June 27, 2024 Sometimes it’s just time for a little nap…
June 17, 2024
Please hold my calls – (I’ll get back to you in November)
For boaters in this country, every boating season day counts. To make the most of your on-the-water experience, getting organized in advance is critical.
June 11, 2024
2024 Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Jun 11, 2024 The Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame, Sail Ca…
May 30, 2024
Timely alternate approaches to antifouling
As you’ve seen in the news, this spring antifouling paints are the focus of regulation and concern. You may be looking for some alternatives to the traditional bottom coats you have been using to keep your boat’s underwater surfaces clean. Well, look no further (no, I mean it – close this page now!)
May 30, 2024
C-Tow Marine Assistance – a 40-Year History of Helping Canadian Boaters
It all started back in 1984 when the Canadian Coast Guard announced that they would no longer tow non-distressed vessels; and that they would respond only to emergency, life-threatening situations. Non-emergencies would now be dealt with by commercial operators. This opened a whole new world of opportunities for entrepreneurs.
May 30, 2024
Crossing the ocean in the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) in a new Nautitech 44 Open
“Hello, old friend,” I said as I surveyed the clear sky and settled into my comfortable place at the helm. The constellation Orion gazed at me silently, a welcome offshore presence after four years ashore, while SV June’s sleek hulls cut cleanly through the waves.
May 21, 2024
Meet the Queen’s Students Racing to Bermuda
HFOR members Sophie, Julian, Liam, Sam, Luca, Clea, Jan…
May 17, 2024
Peterborough & the Kawarthas named the Inaugural Water Ways Destination of the Year
Today, Water Ways TV announced Peterborough & the Kawarthas as the first-ever winner of its Water Ways Destination of the Year award.
May 13, 2024
The Big Picture: Bermuda: Americans Tip
May 15, 2024 United States F50 defined the cause of the…
April 29, 2024
The Big Picture: Making Your Marks
May 1, 2024 Here’s the word from the crew at the Royal…
April 24, 2024
Water Ways: The Science of Boating
Steven Bull is first and foremost an avid boater. Along with his wife and 7-year old son, who join in the adventures from time-to-time, they own three boats (five when you include the kayaks).
April 24, 2024
Victoria Cruising Club Plans Busy Summer
Apr 25, 2024 The Victoria Cruising Club is a group of p…
April 19, 2024
A Tale of Two Classics; Don and his Wonderful Phazar
Yes, achieving a Guinness Book record is pretty impressive; not surprisingly, there is a designation for the world’s oldest water-skier.
April 15, 2024
Vancouver’s Panacea Scores at BVISR
Apr 17, 2024 Katy Campbell, from Eagle Harbour Yacht Cl…
April 15, 2024
The Big Picture: A PCYC Green Opti Sailor at his First Regatta
Apr 17, 2024 Port Credit YC has two important regattas…
April 1, 2024
Meet Our First Selected Olympians: Georgia and Antonia
Apr 3, 2024 Antonia (L) and Georgia Lewin-Lafrance Geor…
April 1, 2024
The Many Faces of Sailing at Mimico Cruising Club
Apr 3, 2024 At Mimico Cruising Club (MCC), cruising is…
April 1, 2024
The Big Picture: Broad Reach Sailor Kitchen Party Madness
Apr 3, 2024 130 Sailors put on their best kitchen party…
March 26, 2024
Closing speed
We recently got a blast from long time broker/boater and good guy, Don Finkle at RCR Yachts in New York state who informed us that they are now introducing statewide mandatory courses for boat operators.







































