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A 2024 Sneak Peak at the Boats Highlighted by Canadian Dealers

We approached a group of Canadian boat dealers and asked them what boat they really love out of the ones highlighted at the US Sailboat Show in Annapolis. So, let‘s look at our “box of chocolates” and enjoy the seven yummiest ones to savour over.

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Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 – A sleek, good -looking delight to sail

We keep our own boat in a harbour that has a long waiting list for boats over 35 feet, so this little gem would definitely fit the bill and feels like a much bigger boat. True to the spirit of the 7th generation Oceanis line, the 34.1 is built in Poland and replaces the 35.1. It is 1,000 lbs lighter, 14 cm narrower and has 29% more sail area.

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Sneak Peek: The new Beneteau OCEANIS 37.1

The Oceanis 37.1 will be premier…

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Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 60

By Zuzana Prochazka A new flagsh…

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Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47

By Zuzana Prochazka Proven hull,…

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A Tale of Two Kitties

Catamarans are cool. In 1876, Nat Herreshoff, the renown yacht designer, built Amaryllis, a catamaran based on pictures he had seen of Polynesian sailing cats. He crushed it in his first regatta and won by a landslide against the traditional monohulls known as sandbaggers because they shifted bags of sand from side to side as ballast.

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Dufour 37

Every few years, boat builders update their lines with refreshed designs and new features that eventually proliferate throughout their entire offering. Dufour Yachts is in mid-process of such an evolution as the builder changes up their line of sleek sailing cruisers.

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Dream Boats: The GP70

A new high-end catamaran: the GP70. In the competitive luxury catamaran market, few companies offer high-performance platforms.

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J/9: The Ultimate Day Sailor

When J/Boats set out to make their latest model, their thinking moved away from a boat that you had to tweak all the time, worry about having enough sandwiches to feed the crew, ensuring that you had big strong lads to do the heavy lifting and making certain that you had new sails for the big regattas.

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Beneteau Oceanis 34.1

Boats have been in high demand for the past two years and there’s no sign of this easing. Sailboats, that can move with the power of the wind, have made an especially significant comeback probably because of the high prices of fuel.

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Viko S35 – A sexy, affordable racer-cruiser

I am lucky to have the opportunity to helm many types of boats. I am even more lucky to sail boats on champagne fall days when many boats are either being hauled for the winter, or are already under shrink-wrap.

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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380

Every few years, boat builders refresh their current offering and rename their models. The clear giveaway is usually a switch in the numbering system.

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Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 – A floating Irish Island

The weather wasn’t cooperating for our test of the new Fountaine Pajot Isla 40. Rain, storm clouds and gusty winds greeted us when we arrived at the Outer Harbour Marina in Toronto, Ontario. But the ladies were game.

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Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42

On a beautiful summer morning in July, I hopped aboard a new-owner delivery from the Outer Harbour Marina in Toronto to the Port Credit Harbour Marina in Mississauga, with the President of Navy Point Yacht Sales, Steve McPherson. I don’t know if I have ever referred to a boat as pretty, but this adjective fits the Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 to a tee.

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Beneteau Oceanis 40.1

Sailing seems to have become about size. More and more couples are buying big, perhaps thinking they can’t cruise on anything under 50 feet and I’ve seen relative newbies plunking down cash for a 60-footer.

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Dufour 530

French sailboat builder, Dufour Yachts, has, for a long time now, marketed two lines: Performance and Grand Large – the first was speedy and the second swanky (read: comfort-laden).

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Sun Odyssey 380: A highly anticipated renewal

The Sun Odyssey 380 will be making her North American Debut at the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis in October.

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Heyman 42’ – different, how?

This Heyman Yachts new offering offers a level of comfort matched by few, boats under 55 ft. Living on board the PPH (Pocket Pilot House) will be easy and relaxed like no other sailboat.

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Dufour 430 Grand Large

Without the optional bow thruster, getting the new Dufour 430 out of the impossibly crowded docks at Vancouver’s Granville Island was a challenge, but long-time broker Richard Hargreaves got us out without mishap.

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Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 54

Beneteau saw an opportunity to add a little thrill to any cruising adventure, so they took the hull of the First 53 racer (introduced just last year), and with a few fashionable changes, created the Oceanis Yacht 54, the new entry-level of Beneteau’s swanky Oceanis Yacht line.

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Boats: New to Canada – The Sailfish 276DC

The Sailfish 276DC the latest in the Sailfish’s versatile dual console line-up is coming to Canada. It’s available with a choice of twin outboards. One of the first things you see from the bow is the Signature thru hull anchor system – with a polished stainless steel bow roller and scuff plate, a standard feature on the 276DC. 

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Boats: Popular Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349

Some boats retain their popularity because they have hit a sweet spot with sailors. Introduced a few years ago, there are hundreds of these 349s around the world. The features and value make it popular – the current base price is listed at US$154,800.

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Jeanneau Yachts 60

For many, the 2020 sailing year will be one to go down into the books as “different”. With delayed boat launches, cancellations of regattas, flotillas, rendezvous and boat shows, everything was in flux. As families found they couldn’t send kids off to camp and large gatherings were discouraged, other options began to take hold.

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Sneak Peek: Dufour 430 Grand Large

Dufour Yachts was established in 1964, and today the La Rochelle-France based company counts itself among the biggest shipyards in the world. Currently, Dufour produces 11 sailboat models from 31 feet (9.67 m) to 63 feet (19.2 m).

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Hanse 418

Optimized sailing performance and comfortable living – a sweet ride. The expression that came to mind immediately was “Sweet Ride” – and I wasn’t referring to the latest ride at the CNE, a chairlift, or a new Mercedes – it was the new Hanse 418, as it cleanly cut through the water in a gusty 15-20 knot breeze averaging 6-8 knots on Lake Ontario.

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Sneak Peek: Jeanneau Yachts 60 

For many, the 2020 sailing year will be one to go down into the books as “different”. With delayed boat launches, cancellations of regattas, flotillas, rendezvous and boat shows, everything was in flux. So, how does a boat reviewer do her job, well she gets creative!

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The updated Beneteau First 27

The Sam-Manuard designed First 27 is a small but mighty long-range coastal cruiser that is also perfectly suited for day or sunset runs. The deck plan has been redesigned for greater comfort and the cockpit has new benches, lockers, and an optional dining table. A deck hatch has also been added to bring additional light into the salon.

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Elan GT6 vies for 2021 Boat of the Year

Elan’s new flagship model, the 49ft Elan GT6, has been shortlisted for the international boating industry’s most prestigious awards – European Yacht Of The Year.

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OCEANIS YACHT 54: Exclusive trim and great functionality

The Oceanis Yacht 54, younger sister of the Oceanis 62, embodies the innovation that has always been a hallmark of the Beneteau brand, while continuing to remain loyal to the Yacht range ethos: elegance, luxurious accommodations, and unrivaled performance.

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Beneteau Oceanis 30.1

As boat builders clamber to create ever-bigger platforms for ever-more generous budgets, the entry-level cruiser has become an elusive animal. Sure, if you want to daysail, there are plenty of small open boats from which to choose, but if you want a freshly built pocket cruiser, you’re in for a long search.

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C&C 27 Mark V

Check out the C&C 27 Mark V

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Bavaria C45

With their new midsized model, Bavaria has zeroed in on a versatile design that ticks all the boxes: family friendly, flexible, fast and fun. Alliteration aside, you can hardly ask much more of one boat than that it satisfies on so many levels.

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Beneteau First 53

With 24,000 boats produced in nearly 40 years, French builder Groupe Beneteau is reinventing their First range, which was introduced in 1977. Although the four other models in the current First lineup are under 30 feet, Beneteau dispensed with two-footitis and jumped right up to a yacht that’s 56’3” LOA.

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Excess 12 and Excess 15

Catamarans have many advantages for cruising: more space, more speed, no heeling and a more comfortable motion. However, many experienced sailors find them less rewarding and engaging to sail than a monohull. That isn’t an inherent problem with multihulls, though.

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Dufour 460 – Pure elegance

When one does an October yacht review on the Great Lakes you can never be sure of what kind of weather you will get…. and did we ever luck out! A beautiful sunny day with a high of 31 degrees and a perfect 8-10 knot breeze with light chop made for a champagne sailing day.

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J99 – Offshore Shorthanded Speedster

It was a very cold and wet beginning to the summer and we never thought it would arrive in Southern Ontario. Doing a 100 miler race on Lake Ontario (billed as the COOLEST race on the lake) with my 8 layers of thermal clothing, woolen ski toque and ski mittens, along with a neck warmer kept me on the edge all night, just out of frostbite reach. 

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Olympic One-Person Sailing Dinghy Completes Name Change “ILCA Dinghy” Is New Face of World’s Most Popular Racing Boat

Austin, Texas, USA (25 April 2019) – In the wake of last month’s termination of its contract with its European builder, the International Laser Class Association (ILCA) announced today that, from 25 April 2019, all new, class-approved boats will be sold and raced under the “ILCA Dinghy” name.

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One Design: International Laser Class Association Removes Laser Performance as Approved Builder 

ILCA is seeking new builders to complement its existing network of manufacturers, the International Laser Class Association (ILCA) announced today.

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Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 Wins The “european Yacht Of The Year Awards” 2019

When Beneteau introduced their new Oceanis 46.1, they were inspired by the fact that their previous Oceanis 45 was one of Beneteau’s best sellers and the new 46.1 had to be a clearly superior boat. The Oceanis range is about space and comfort for cruising while still delivering strong performance.

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