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Abruptly, it’s autumn. It’s been a terrific boat season, but with little warning it’s time for the whole lay-up ritual: drain the tanks, put on the cover, tuck it in for the winter. 
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Sponsored Content |
Haul-Out Season: Protect Your Investment Before Winter Hits The season’s changing — Is your coverage ready? October in Canada means colourful leaves, cool mornings, and one last cruise before haul-out. As bittersweet as it is to put the boat away, this is your moment to protect your investment. At MD Marine, we see a spike in storage-related claims every fall —theft, rodents, and even collapses from heavy snow. READ MORE |
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Destinations |
Monday Anchorage, Tracey Island After spending a couple days in Waddington Bay, we weighed anchor and made the short 5.5-mile cruise across Arrow, and up Blunden and Misty passages to Monday Anchorage—located between Tracey and Mars islands. The clouds laid low on the surrounding island’s hillsides and it rained off and on during the passage and the balance of the day, but the inclement weather didn’t dampen our spirits. READ MORE |
CanBoat NewsMarine Electrical Maintenance Classes Starts Oct. 14h  Gain the knowledge to help prevent electrical problems and improve onboard safety. • Build a solid foundation in marine wiring • Understand DC and AC electrical systems • Learn how to prevent galvanic and stray current corrosion • Understand lightning protection and interference suppression READ MORE |
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What's News?At Onboard we’re here for your news. Dock news? Cruise plans? Engine workshops? Awards presentations? Winter get togethers? Send a blurb, pictures, links. If it’s boating news we’re Onboard! Just let us know at John@opmediagroup.ca, or editor@pacificyachting.com. |
Calendar Dates? Got some important dates coming up at your marina, club or organization. Let us know and we'll tell the country via the Onboard Datebook.Just let us know at onboard@opmediagroup.ca. Click Here to check out our new CBOB Calendar |
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Boat Bedding |
Making a Template for a New Mattress Considering replacing the mattress for your berths? While you’re putting your boat away, you can get ready for next season by making a template to use in discussion with a supplier at the winter boat show or even order via email. Once your boat is buried under snow and a tarp, it’s too late. Now’s the time. READ MORE |
The Boat GuyWheel Drive Auto Pilot - Simple Maintenance Steps Make a Big Difference – Part 1  Whether you’re a sailor or a power boater, having a reliable autopilot available onboard is truly a great thing, providing you some opportunities to rest your arms and/or eat while under way whilst keeping an eye on things. So, when something doesn’t feel quite right, don’t wait. Executing some easy preventative maintenance on a regular basis is not only a cost saving measure but will give you back... READ MORE |
Missed the latest issue of Canadian Boating? On the Boat?Forgot your copy of CB at home? Read the latest edition online! |
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Tech Gear |
New Raymarine IP Camera Teledyne Raymarine has recently introduced the CAM400, a compact marine IP camera that transforms any compatible Raymarine Axiom chartplotter into a powerful onboard video monitoring system. Designed to help boaters see more of their vessel without leaving the helm, CAM400 delivers high-definition day and night video for enhanced visibility aboard powerboats, sailing vessels, commercial craft and responder boats. READ MORE |
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