July 23, 2026
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Canadian Boating's Onboard Bimonthly Digest for Power and Sail
Canada’s Bimonthly Digest for Boaters - Power and Sail
Outer Reef

Safety

Trailering

Boat Ramp Etiquette

I often get asked questions about how best to use a boat ramp while giving due consideration to other users. Often boaters arrive at the ramp and there are others waiting in line to use the same ramp. The basis for this article originally came from Bill Ballard of the Antique and Classic Boat Society, Michigan Water Wonderland Chapter. When waiting for the use of a ramp and the lineup can be over an hour long it is very important to be efficient. READ MORE

The Boat Guy

Electric Head

Making Your Head a More Pleasant Experience – Part 2

A few years ago, I got tired of the manual process and having to explain it to guests. So, I switched to an electric toilet and have never been happier. Two simple buttons operation, super easy to explain and no more worries if it has been pumped enough times or clogging, thanks to its own built-in macerator breaking down all the material and pumping it to the holding tank. READ MORE

POTW

A Molson Moment

Summer Perfection – a Molson Moment

Scott Horslin,his partner Polly and their pooch June boat out of Moose Deer Point Marina on 12 Mile Bay, an inlet on the eastern coast of Georgian Bay just south of Parry Sound. "In this pic, we are anchored on Canada Day, in Wani Bay at the mouth of 12 Mile Bay and the small craft route, a popular location for Moose Deer boaters. READ MORE

Boats

Swallowtail

A Swallowtail Reunion

This is a story of a love affair that started in England in the 1950s and came full circle in the spring of 2026 to end with an emotional reunion. My husband B Graham Barnard, active member, former Training Officer and currently Past Commander of the Victoria Power and Sail Squadrons (CanBoat/NautiSavoir), learned to sail as a young boy in England. Aspiring to become a farmer, from 1957-1960 Graham worked for... READ MORE

Sneak Peek

PY August Cover

August 2026 Issue of Pacific Yachting

Summer is in full swing, and the August issue of Pacific Yachting is packed with stories that celebrate everything we love about boating on the West Coast. Our cover story explores BC’s famed marine parks. Marine conservation takes centre stage as Eamon Irving examines the ongoing effort to expand British Columbia’s marine park... READ MORE
Sailing News

Offshore

Brooks Robitaille and crew Blue Magic

53 Teams at LOOR LO 300 Challenge

Since its inception the Lake Ontario 300 has grown in both crew allowance and race length. While there are still double-handed and solo entries, there are a number of boats that race fully-crewed. Both the full and optional shorter course run through entirely Canadian waters.
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National Team

Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance Win Gold

Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance Win Second Gold in a Row at European Championships

Canadian 49erFX sailors Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance from Chester, NS, won their second gold medal in a row at a major international competition, this time at the 2026 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships held July 7-12 in Eckernförde, Germany.
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