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CanBoat News
Learn to navigate using the stars, sun, and moon
Our online course on celestial navigation begins on January 6, 2026. Ideal for the quiet winter months. Learn key concepts such as: The theory of celestial navigation…
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Where was your top boat adventure of 2025?
Did you find the perfect overnight spot? Dinghy to shore for snacks? Hike to a lookout that made you gasp (in a wow way, not a bear way)? We want to see it all! We’re creating the ultimate map of Canada’s secret boating gems…
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Unwrap the Joy of Boating With a CanBoat Gift Card!
With our Digital Gift Cards, your boat-lovin’ buds can choose from a bounty of Boating Courses or snag a Membership that comes with a treasure trove of boating discounts. Plus, you’re in the captain’s seat – pick the date you want the digital card to sail right into their inbox!
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Editor's Note
Déjà Vu (all over again)
Several things happened on the same day, lighting up a giant bulb over my head. First, I came across an article on the Greavette Streamliner, published in our magazine in November 2018. Then, on the news, the CBC was visiting the Chapman Ice-cream factory in Markdale, ON and a pre-fab home builder in the Soo.
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Buyer Aware
Taxes, Duty And Tariffs
The latest news on the tax front is that the Liberal government’s budget, recently passed in Parliament, contains a provision to eliminate the Luxury Tax on boats and airplanes. For context, this saves over $25,000 on a boat worth $300,000 before 13% HST.
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Heavy November Weather
Another Freighter Ran Aground in the Detroit River…
Last week there was a second grounding when huge winds hit Lake Erie draining the river that feeds it. The 629-foot vessel Robert S. Pierson, which is hauling some 18,000 tons of stone from Windsor to Lorraine, Ohio, became stuck in the river offshore of the William G. Milliken State Park overnight Wednesday...
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Events
Getting Ready for the 2026 Vancouver International Boat Show
The Vancouver International Boat Show is coming up quick, this January 14 to 18. It’s earlier than usual and in a new location, so here’s everything you need to know before you go.
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Ask Andrew
Choosing a battery charger
The engine is the heart of the boat: it is the single most important piece of equipment aboard to get you where you’re going (and to keep you safe on the way). That might mean the boat’s batteries are only secondary in importance – providing the electricity needed to start the engine, and to run the boat’s electrical components: lights, stereo, nav equipment, pumps, etc.
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Smart Ideas
Get Your Glo On
Tying up in the dark can be romantic but it’s not always easy. Glorope’s GLOcleats take their energy from exposure to daylight and make it easier to find the boat cleats or dock cleats.
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POTW
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Peeter's Double Threat
I knew my friend Peeter had sold his sailboat and was looking for a new powerboat. Nonethless, I was surprised when he posted this on Facebook. Could this be the one?
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Boat Ownership
New Or Used Boat: What's The Best Buy For You?
With the boat show season on the horizon, you may be considering entering the market or making a switch. Sean Horsfall from Len’s Cove takes a common sense, straight talk look at the realities of the New vs Used decision.
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New Gear
Bright orange hard-shell floating case carries marine safety items for boaters
Sirius Signal, a world leader in marine safety distress signal innovation and manufacturing, announced today the introduction of the MK-1001 marine safety kit for boaters. The kit provides easy access to a variety of items important to all boaters’ safety.
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News
BC Sailing Awards
BC Sailing Annual Awards Event held on November 22 at Jericho Sailing Centre during BC Sailing Summit. Sail Canada Chair of the Board of Directors Fiona Cochrane took the opportunity to present the Sail Canada Coach of the Year Award to Kyle Martin, and Sail Canada Chisholm...
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Sail GP
NorthStar Wrap up 2025 Rolex SailGP Championship in Abu Dhabi
The 2025 Rolex SailGP Championship concluded this weekend in the United Arab Emirates with the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix Season Grand Final. Canada’s NorthStar delivered a strong performance with two second-place finishes…
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News
The NorthStar SailGP Team announces the addition of Kingston
The NorthStar SailGP Team announces the addition of Kingston’s Ali ten Hove to its roster as Reserve Strategist for the 2026 season of the Rolex SailGP Championship. Ali has been sailing 49er FX class with partner Mariah Millen since 2016. Ali will also serve as a reserve grinder on occasion and will work behind the scenes with the team on data analytics.
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