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New Tech
Raymarine Unveils Axiom 2 Chartplotter
 Raymarine has announced Axiom 2, the next evolution of its award winning Axiom chartplotter series. Designed for sailors, anglers, cruisers, and motor yacht owners, Axiom 2 combines faster performance with Raymarine’s signature durability and ease of use. Featuring a powerful 6 core processor, next generation LightHouse Charts, exclusive HydroTough™ nano-coated displays... READ MORE |
Boat Tech
Secrets of Tunnel Boat Design - Second Edition
 Just published is "Secrets of Tunnel Boat Design - Second Edition" book, by designer, author, engineer and race driver Jim Russell. This new book is a comprehensive rewrite of the renowned original, featuring fascinating insights into the evolution of tunnel hull design, the principles of how a tunnel hull works... READ MORE |
Ask Andrew
Diagnosing battery drain – Part 2 The fix
 Last issue we explored how to diagnose battery drain – the unexplained dead battery that ruins all boating plans. The problem rarely ends with diagnosis, however. Most of us can agree, the only thing worse than discovering a flat battery at the turn of the key, is the worry that keeps you awake during the week wondering if it will happen again! READ MORE |
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New Boats
Kingfisher Debuts 38GFX
 This month, KingFisher Boats, built in Vernon BC, announces the launch of the all-new 38 GFX, the brand’s most ambitious and capable vessel ever. At 38 feet overall with a 12’2″ beam, the 38 GFX is designed for anglers and explorers who demand exceptional performance, safety, and luxury in a single platform. READ MORE |
CanBoat News
Mini-Course: Aids to Navigation
 Learn to Read Waterway Signs to Stay Safe. Our Aids to Navigation mini-course teaches you to recognize buoys, markers, lights, and beacons by their shapes, colours, and chart symbols. You'll learn to navigate safely, avoid hazards, and read Canadian Aids to Navigation easily. READ MORE |
Photo(s) of the Week  |
56th Southern Straits Annual Yacht Race
A total of 67 boats were on the line for three courses at a fast and furious 56th Southern Straits Annual Yacht Race held April 3-5 put on by the West Vancouver Yacht Club. The pics came from club members. READ MORE |
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News
Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance Win Gold at First Sailing Grand Slam
 Nova Scotia sailors Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance won the gold medal in 49erFX at the first Grand Slam regatta of the season, the Princess Sofia Trophy, which ended on Saturday in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. After starting the day in second place and just one point behind the leaders, reigning world champions Paula Barcelo and Maria Cantero of Spain... READ MORE
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Opinion
We are all responsible! – part 2
 What’s happening at LYRA? The Director of Racing of the Lake Yacht Racing Association (LYRA) of Lake Ontario, Luc D’Aoust, feels "we forgot about a generation", when he talks about keeping this sport alive. "We created the years of gaps in what used to be an annual competition series for the Stolze Cup, and further to the Richardson Cup". READ MORE
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You may remember COVID.. (that’s a joke - who can forget that nightmare). What you may also remember was how boating became the biggest thing while everyone was locked down and locked in. 
