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Message From The Editor
Do Powerboats Generate Sail Racing? MCC says Yes
One thing leads to another so when I got the picture you see of filmmaker/sailor Peter Rowe’s crew I checked the results on the AHMEN website. AHMEN is a weeknight series for ten clubs around Toronto’s Humber Bay and I couldn’t help but notice that the Mimico Cruising Club had a large representation of competitors including Peter.
MCC has stuck in my thoughts because it, historically rare among GTA clubs, has a large proportion of large power boats. Whenever I have visited the club, I am reinforced that this has to be the way of the future –to provide a warm home for cruisers and to accommodate many sailors are switching to power as they age, stiffen or get sick of heeling but love boats. (It may be that some powerboaters are switching to sail, too, getting exposure to wind power from being members of the same club.)
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John Morris
Online Editor
Canadian Boating Magazine
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Safe Boating
Drinking and Boating in Canada: the Facts
Here is how the responsibility is split regarding the boating and alcohol laws:
1. Federal Laws (The Criminal Code & Safety). The federal government, primarily through Transport Canada and the Criminal Code of Canada, sets the baseline for safety and criminal offenses across the entire country.
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News
Free lockage and discounted overnight stays on Canada’s historic canals and waterways
The Canada Strong Pass is back for summer 2026! The Government of Canada is offering free lockage and a 25% discount on fees for camping and overnight stays from June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive. During the Canada Strong Pass period, free lockage will be available for boats, canoes and kayaks travelling Canada’s historic canals and waterways.
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Written in partnership with Furuno
Furuno introduces its TZtouchE series
For many boaters, the challenge in selecting marine electronics is not the lack of available technology, but choosing a system that delivers meaningful capability without unnecessary complexity. Furuno’s TZtouchE series—comprised of the TZT9E and TZT13E multifunction displays—was developed to address that balance, offering a modern navigation platform...
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Tech
Intelligent Navigation
Navigating the waterways has come a long way since we moved from day boating to cruising in the 1980’s. When I took my CPS (now CanBoat) Basic Boating Course, navigation was with paper charts, compass and depth gage. Loran C radio navigation was available, but few recreational boaters invested in the equipment.
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Lessons in Boating
Foul Weather Boating
As the season is starting, Sean Horsfall of Len’s Cove Marina in Portland ON takes a look at dealing with weather conditions that are potentially nasty. Sean takes us through a series of steps to ensure you get out and back safely highlighting navigation in foggy conditions, keeping warm when the temperature drops, trip planning, PFDs, and the very important kill switch.
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Ask Andrew
Diagnosing Battery Drain
Nothing ruins a warm summer afternoon faster than turning the key and hearing the clicking noises that surely indicate a drained battery. At this point – all that can be done is to charge the battery enough to start the battery and still enjoy the day. But how was the battery drained in the first place?
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Exploring
Plan Adventures by Exploring CanBoat’s Hidden Gems Map
Have you explored CanBoat’s Hidden Gems map yet? Discover hidden boating gems with our interactive map — created by boaters, for boaters. Do you have a destination you’d like to share with fellow boaters and adventure seekers? You can enter your Hidden Gem(s) here.
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On the Waterfront
Recognizing the Real Challenges of Building a Volunteer Program at Today’s Yacht Clubs
In the first article of this two-part series, we explored the benefits of building a volunteer program at today’s yacht clubs, focusing on Newport Yacht Club in Stoney Creek, Ontario. Newport has been a non-profit, volunteer-run, power and sail club since 2012 and has blossomed into a successful, vibrant organization with a core of dedicated members who assist in all operations of the club.
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News
Bay Sails Beefs Up Fast Service in Toronto
For many of the sailors in Toronto who like the work and results delivered by Bay Sails, the philosophy has recently been "It’s worth the drive to Hamilton". Starting on April 1, that drive won’t be necessary thanks to Bay Sails’ new Toronto service team headed by Brooks Robataille who will coordinate immediate pick-up and delivery for customers who need repairs or other service on an express turnaround basis.
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Opinion
We are all responsible!
Sailing In Canada has published articles addressing the topics surrounding whether ‘club racing’, and/or ‘weekend racing’, will survive or not. This series also looked at what was needed in order to keep the support systems working….to continue to get young sailors involved, so they can learn about the sport, and further...
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One-Design News
Martin 242 Fleet Captain’s Dinner & AGM, Viennese Masked Ball
Ray & Annie Parsons, and Craig Strand were recognized as the inaugural Life Members with speeches and toasts to their great contributions to the Fleet from the very beginning! There will be more Fleet 1 Life Members recognized at future Fleet Captain Dinners including Don & Annabelle Martin who will be honored at the October Fleet Captain's dinner!
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