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Message From The Editor
Thinking About Safety (the Most Boring Topic? - Not This Time)
Individually, I can be less than observant about safety procedures – an admittedly poor model, even mocking the no-fun authorities.. But as editor, I can take the very high road and point out that it’s Safety Week and badger you about lifejackets, flares and so on.
However, this week (again) a couple of unbelievable incidents brought safe boating to life in a way that none of us can sweep under the carpet.
Last week the Humber Yacht Club had a huge fire. Yes, this is the same Humber Yacht Club the City of Toronto has been viewed with controversy for years.
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John Morris
Online Editor
Canadian Boating Magazine
John@opmediagroup.ca
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Club News
The Thunder Returns: Toronto Hydroplane & Sailing Club Celebrates 75 Years
The Toronto Hydroplane & Sailing Club (TH&SC) announces its 75th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, June 13, 2026. In a spectacular nod to its roots, the club will bring the "thunder" back to the Ashbridges Bay waterfront, featuring legendary vintage hydroplanes and a public open house.
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Safe Boating
A Checklist of Practical Gear For Boaters
Step onto almost any boat—especially one owned by someone new to boating—and you’ll quickly notice how fast gear accumulates. Some of it is essential, some of it is helpful, and some of it just ends up taking up space. Outfitting your boat doesn’t have to be complicated, but having the right items aboard can make the difference between a smooth day on the water and a frustrating one.
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Written in partnership with Furuno
Furuno's NXT Solid-State Radar Brings AI-Powered Collision Avoidance to Recreational and Commercial Boaters
For boaters navigating Canadian waters — from the fog-prone passages of the Inside Passage to the busy recreational corridors of the Great Lakes — radar has long been a cornerstone of safe seamanship. Furuno's NXT Solid-State Doppler Radar, integrated with the NavNet TZtouchXL & TZtouchE multi-function display systems...
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Dealer Letter
From Muskoka to Finland: Mobile Marine Becomes First Yamarin Dealer
By December in Muskoka, the lakes are starting to freeze, the boats are put away, and the season has ended. But this past December looked a little different for us. While everything at the dealership was wrapped up for the season, Josh and Emily, owners of Mobile Marine, found themselves on the water, off the coast of Finland.
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CanBoat News
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Safe Boating Awareness Week – May 16-22, 2026
Safe Boating Awareness Week has been the mainstay of boating safety and is a week-long annual event that is recognized by boating communities not just in Canada but worldwide. In Canada, over 16 million people enjoy recreational boating. And this number continues to go up each boating season as many people new to boating are taking to the water for the first time.
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CanBoat News
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Would you bet $200?
That’s the cost of a fine for not having the required safety equipment in good working order on your boat. Let our volunteers help you beat the odds. CanBoat Volunteers will check your boat for free… and if you have everything you need, you’ll get a Safety Inspection Sticker.
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Ask Andrew
Steering system maintenance
An important, but often overlooked maintenance item on any boat is its steering system. Most are relatively safe and secure, and are generally bulletproof – requiring very little maintenance to operate well. That said, it’s important to perform at minimum an annual inspection before launch to avoid looming failures and potentially costly repairs.
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SailGP
NorthStar Has Some Moments at Bermuda Sail Grand Prix
The Canadian team demonstrated progression on Saturday finishing 2nd, 4th, 5th and 8th, yet struggled a bit on Super Sunday with 12th, 12th and 4th place finishes. Improved starts helped the the team remain in contention across the fleet during seven races over the weekend.
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People
8 Bells for Spike Boston
William ‘Spike’ Boston, age 80, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, in Sarnia Ontario. He was born April 15, 1946 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, and lived in Point Edward for over 50 years, where he became a familiar and respected member of the community.
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Lake Ontario Offshore
Cruising with a Purpose: LOOR’s 2026 Season Is Calling
There is something special about a distance race that is not just about the finish, but about the journey. That spirit runs through LOOR’s 2026 season, which brings together a full calendar of distance and short-handed racing, an inviting entry point for new skippers, and a fitting theme for the year: Cruising with a Purpose.
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New Reads
Under Wide and Starry Skies
If you own a boat, chances are that you've wondered what it would be like to throw in your job, cast off and sail over the horizon. BC - based sailor Nick Coghlan did just that in 1985. On and off, he and wife Jenny have been cruising ever since in two successive 27-footers and now have 70,000 miles behind them.
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People
Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame Announcing the 2026 Inductees
The Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame and Sail Canada are pleased to announce the 12 individuals who will be inducted into the Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame’s class of 2026. The induction ceremony will take place Sunday, October 4, 2026 at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax, NS, from 1pm to 4pm.
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News
Sail Canada Welcomes The Government of Canada’s Historic Investment in Sport
Sail Canada welcomes the Government of Canada’s historic investment in sport announced in the 2026 Spring Economic Update. The federal government’s $755 million investment will expand access to sport and strengthen support for Canadian athletes from grassroots to high performance.
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