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Message From The Editor
Salute to the Older Boat – Part 1
Our family has owned four boats. All four were previously owned and three are now subsequently owned. We will likely never have a new boat and most likely, neither will you.
But the great news is you will have a very fine, if older, boat that you will enjoy thoroughly. Boats are not like cars that have a decade lifetime before they hit beater stage, nor are they like homes that stand a century and welcome a string of new owners making extensive renovations. Boats are in a unique category; just because your boat is 20 (or 30) years old doesn’t reduce by a fender width its ability to take you out on the water, entertain friends, weekend perhaps, explore and so forth. Today, in Canada, nearly every boater and particularly sailors have an ‘old’ boat.
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John Morris
Online Editor
Canadian Boating Magazine
John@opmediagroup.ca
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News
Fire Erupts at Van Isle Marina
A fire broke out early Sunday, Feb 1, morning at Van Isle Marina in Sidney, sending a large plume of thick black smoke high into the air that was visible from across the region. Three 65-to-70-foot yachts went up in flames and were sunk. Van Isle Marina is located in Sidney BC 25 kilometres north of Victoria.
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Buyer Aware
With Tariffs, Is 2026 a Good Year to Buy?
Are tariffs and rising material costs about to sink your dream of owning a boat? This video created by Sean Jorsfall of Len's Cove Marina in Portland ON breaks down the cold, hard truth about 2026 boat pricing. Learn exactly how global tariffs on materials like steel and aluminum are...
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Cruising
Free Seminar: Passage Planning for BC Waters
FREE 4-NIGHT SEMINAR March 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026
The waters surrounding British Columbia offer some of the finest sailing and boating experiences, yet they also present significant challenges that require careful planning. Navigating certain areas can be tricky due to factors such as currents, tides, anchoring, and weather conditions.
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New Boats
Wellcraft Unveils The All-New, Reinvented 243 Fisherman
The Wellcraft 243 Fisherman has been reengineered from the deck up to deliver greater functionality and space where it matters most. The result is an expansive aft cockpit = one of the largest and most capable fishing workspaces in its class - ideal for fighting fish, rigging gear, or sharing great time on the water with friends and family.
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Laffs
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Meet Jerry King, Our New Cartoonist
Jerry King is one of the most published and prolific cartoonists in the world today. His client list includes The Wall St. Journal, Disney, American Greetings, and many more.
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Ask Andrew
Off-season Maintenance Tasks - Part 2
Despite sub-zero temperatures in much of the country, we still believe that warm winds and sunny days are coming. This is part two of a two -part series on off-season maintenance and upgrades that are ideal to get a jump on now, and aren’t dependent on warmer temperatures, unlike fibreglass, painting and caulking.
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New Products
PFAS Free Premium Water Repellent
Iosso’s new PFAS free Premium Water Repellent protects fabric from water, soil, and oil. Now with UV protection, it resists mildew, stains and increases weatherability. Iosso’s Premium Water Repellent doesn’t change the look or feel of the fabric or leave an oily residue.
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Docks
Around the Corner and a World Away
Outer Harbour Marina, operated by the Toronto Port Authority, offers a cottage-like escape without the highway. With rarely offered slips available in 2026, now is the time to visit this hidden gem. As the 2026 season approaches, Outer Harbour Marina feels quietly refreshed. Tucked away beside Tommy Thompson Park, it’s a place many Toronto boaters know well...
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POTW
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Classic Perfection
The Photo of the Week is a portrait of this striking C&C Crusader 40’. The Crusader was built from 1968 till 1971 at Belleville Marine Yard, which became part of C&C Yachts Limited in 1969. Approximately a dozen were built.
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Boat Shows
Expo Rendez-vous Brings Sail to Québec in April
Montreal is welcoming a new, sail-only boat show to kick off the spring season. Expo Rendez-Voile is the event where the community comes together to celebrate sailing and maritime culture, offering an inspiring day where everyone can find their place to discover, learn and share.
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One Design
Martin 242s Test New Canadian Masts
Sailing in Canada has a special affection for one-design fleets. Most of these fleets rely on older boats, many of which are equipped with now obsolete equipment. It falls on the fleets to find new suppliers to produce equivalent replacements that will maintain the one-design integrity of the fleet. The Martin 242 Fleet is currently resolving the need for masts.
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