August 13, 2026
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CanBoat News

Canada's New Boat Shows

Have You Heard About Canada's Newest Boat Shows?

Visit the CanBoat booth and connect with our volunteers this August and September at two premier in-water boat shows taking place on Canada's East and West Coasts. READ MORE

Editor's Note

Boat Guests

Boat IQ for Guests

August is Boat Guest Month but its also an opportunity for you to appreciate that boating does not come naturally to most people. Has this ever happened? You pull into the dock to pick up your guests and your crew tosses a line off the bow. It falls at Guest4’s feet and they look on bewildered. READ MORE

Written in partnership with RecovR

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Protecting Your Boat: Why GPS Tracking Matters in Canada

Thousands of boats disappear each year from marinas, driveways, and storage lots across Canada. In fact, 73 percent of boats are stolen directly from trailers, driveways, and storage areas, not just from marinas. And if a boat is recovered, owners may find the motor, electronics, and other high-value components already stripped. READ MORE

Events

East Coast Boat Show

East Coast Boat Show – Aug 20-21

The East Coast In Water Boat Show is a free, community-driven event taking place at Shining Waters Marina in Tantallon, Nova Scotia on August 20 and 21, 2026. Show brings together boat dealers, marine industry professionals, and the broader community for a full dockside experience at one of Nova Scotia’s most beautiful waterfront locations. READ MORE

Sponsored Content

Nuova Jolly NJ-700 Se@Fish

Two Exceptional Italian Boats at Over 55% Off – Who Will Be the Lucky Buyer?

Opportunities like this are few and far between. Premium Italian boats are rarely offered at discounts exceeding 55%, making this an exceptional chance for boating enthusiasts to own a world-class vessel at an extraordinary price. Today, two outstanding models from Nuova Jolly Marine, one of Italy’s most respected manufacturers of rigid inflatable boats, are available at prices that are hard to believe. READ MORE

POTW

Shocking!

Shocking!

Shane Griffin caught this Photo of the Week lightning strike perfectly. "The photo was taken at Marina Del Rey in Ramara (Orillia) facing 332° NW down the channel that leads to Mc Phee bay from my slip. READ MORE

Equipment

Maxwell Marine Concealed Anchoring System

Maxwell Marine Launches New Concealed Anchoring Innovation

BH8 offers unparalleled installation flexibility designed for reliable operation on larger yachts. Maxwell Marine, the anchoring solutions specialist, has announced the introduction of the BH8, a major advancement in compact concealed anchoring systems. Developed specifically to support stern anchor installations and configurations, the BH8 combines high performance, installation flexibility, and Maxwell’s proven reliability... READ MORE
Sailing News

Offshore

BC’s Isa Rosli

BC’s Isa Rosli Heading Around the Globe Next Month

As of today, Isa Rosli from Abbotsford BC is in the midst finishing up qualifying for next month’s Golden Globe Race with the aim of being Canada’s first solo sailor to circumnavigate the globe, non-stop. This sounds like a big undertaking and it is. The sailors have to cover 30,000 miles of open waters by themselves and without the assistance... READ MORE

Events

 Sail Canada Youth Fest and Youth Championships

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Montreal 1976 Olympic Games

Over 280 sailors from across the country will gather in Kingston this week for the Sail Canada Youth Fest and Youth Championships (Club 420) as part of CORK International. The sailors will be competing in an Olympic atmosphere with many activities planned for the 50th anniversary of the Montreal 1976 Games, including the sailing competition in Kingston. READ MORE


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