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CanBoat News
Carve your favorite nautical motif!
This pumpkin season, decorate your porch by carving some pumpkins in a nautical theme for Halloween! Simply, go to our website and download the templates. Follow the instructions to use the stencils on your pumpkins.
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The Canadian Safe Boating Council is Seeking Award Nominations
Boating season is almost over, and now it is the perfect time to think about recognizing the efforts of those who do so much to make our favourite on-water activities both safer and environmentally sustainable...and it’s through the Canadian Safe Boating Awards that you can do just that.
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Winterizing a Classic Sailboat: Preparing a C&C 35 for Her 50th Winter
We’re winterizing a classic C&C 35 sailboat as she heads into her 50th winter. From checking the cradle and keel joint to inspecting anodes, rudder bearings, seacocks, and running antifreeze through the engine, every step helps protect this half-century-old boat through another Canadian winter.
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Editor's Note
You're invited
Now that summer’s wrapped up and things have calmed down a bit, I’d like to take a moment to revisit our goals here at OnBoard and let you know how much we need your input. OnBoard’s purpose is to bring the boaters of Canada together. It’s a community that’s slightly like herding the proverbial cats – different boats, different kinds of boats from personal watercraft to runabouts...
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News
IJC Raises St Lawrence Level for Boaters
The International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board temporarily increased the outflow from Lake Ontario on October 18 to help raise the water level on the St. Lawrence River to assist with boat haul-outs on Lake St Louis. This action was taken to address low water levels caused by drought conditions.
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CB Power Review
Scout 400LFX
In late July, Jill Snider and I met Pride Marine’s Kevin Marinelli at Bridgeport Marina, Orillia, Ontario to review a brand-new Scout 400 LXF, equipped with twin Mercury Verado V12 600hp outboards. This is a simply jaw-dropping rig! First, the helm is under a large hardtop that includes an opening sunroof, curved glass...
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Written in Partnership with Furuno
Furuno NXT Radar With Target Analyzer™ Enhances Collision Avoidance
Furuno’s NXT Radar marks a new generation in Marine Radar technology, delivering the sharp performance of solid-state design and the intelligence of advanced Doppler processing. At the heart of these systems lies Target Analyzer™, a powerful tool that turns complex Radar data into clear...
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Ask Andrew
Carbon Monoxide
As the seasons change many fanatic boaters (especially those with cabin space) begin to use on-board heaters to extend the boating season. To most boaters, carbon monoxide poisoning is one of those terms that they hear, but without understanding exactly what it is, it’s dangers, and methods of detection and prevention.
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Sneak Peek
November Issue of PY is on its Way!
November is traditionally our Charter Issue and this year is no different. You’ll find an in-depth feature on a week-long charter in Tahiti, as Walt Whittaker explored the lagoon surrounding the tropical islands of Raiatea and Taha’a. Regular Pacific Yachting contributor Marianne Scott visits bustling Canoe Cove and reflects ...
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Gear
Introducing the Maxwell BH8 Bulkhead Windlass
The BH8 Winch Series sets a new standard in marine anchoring solutions by combining superior engineering, cutting-edge technology, and robust construction. Its ability to handle a variety of chain sizes, coupled with Maxwell’s patented Wave Design™ chainwheel and automatic free-fall system, makes it an essential addition to any vessel requiring reliable and efficient anchoring.
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Go Blo
As winter approaches, summer begins in New Zealand. Perhaps it’s time for you to head to Kiwi-land and take up Blokarting. Like many New Zealand sports, this looks eccentric and fun. The Blokart design was developed in 1999 by Paul Beckett, Tauranga, NZ. Beckett would later say. "It had to be portable, it had to be able to be assembled by a nine-year-old and it had to be usable by a nine-year-old or a grandfather."
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Boating Superstitions
#7 Get a Tattoo
Tattoos are not just for aesthetics; they are said to bring good omens. With sailors being a superstitious bunch, it makes sense that they believe in the power of symbols. Enter the tattoo. This body armor was an approach to attract luck and repel misfortune.
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Technology
Simrad Marine Electronics Unveils Simrad® AutoCaptain™ – A Breakthrough in Autonomous Boating Technology, Advancing Brunswick’s ACES Strategy
Simrad Marine Electronics, a brand within Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has announced the launch of the Simrad® AutoCaptain™ Autonomous Boating System, a revolutionary advancement in marine technology featuring full auto-docking capabilities, including docking, undocking, and short distance maneuvering.
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News
Sarah Douglas, Will Jones and Justin Barnes - Sail Canada Athletes of the Year
Sarah Douglas from Toronto and the Canadian 49er Team comprised of Will Jones and Justin Barnes were named Gallagher Skippers’ Plan Athletes of the Year for 2024. On the women’s side, Sarah Douglas has been selected as the winner of the Gallagher Skippers’ Plan Athlete of the Year Award for the sixth year in a row.
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Webinar
2026 Racing Rules Refresher
Longtime Sailing in Canada contributor, Dave Dellenbaugh has scheduled a four-part series that will review and expand your knowledge of key rules and how they apply to common situations around the race course.
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Regattas
Strong Turnout for RS21 Canadian Nationals
The 2025 RS21 Canadian Class Nationals saw 12 boats compete for the title in Halifax, October 4-5. Hosted as part of Bedford Basin Yacht Club’s One Design Fall Regatta the RS21 fleet was the biggest class on the water, showcasing the rapid growth of this class across the country.
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