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CanBoat News
ICOM VHF Radio Equipment Savings for CanBoat Members
 ICOM’s award winning marine radios are known for their durability and ease of use. Their highly advanced and very compact hand-held VHF marine transceivers are submersible, have built-in GPS, DSC, and float. Access your rebates by logging into your CanBoat Member account at.... READ MORE |
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All Members Meeting Happening April 11th
 Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the members of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (herein called the "Corporation") will be held virtually on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, at 13h00 Eastern Daylight Time MEETING LINK, for the purpose of… READ MORE |
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Plan Your Boating Adventures by Exploring our 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. READ MORE |
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Lost Your Boating Card? Order replacements at a discount
 Boating season is approaching! Do you have an old faded card you’d like toreplace? Did you lose your card last summer or during your move? Order your replacement ROC-M or PCOC cards here or call 416-293-2438 ext. 2174 for assistance. READ MORE |
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Editor's Note
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. READ MORE |
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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. READ MORE |
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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... READ MORE |
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. READ MORE |
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. READ MORE |
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. READ MORE |
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? READ MORE |
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. READ MORE |
