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Nova Scotia’s seafaring history and boatbuilding tradition come to life on the Lunenburg waterfront. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers visitors and residents a close-up on one of the world’s most remarkable and authentic working waterfronts.
Vancouver-based Big Blue Yacht Charters Worldwide owner Emma Murdoch explains that luxury crewed charter yachts are permanently professionally-crewed yachts, generally from 20m to over 100m that provide experienced senior officers, formally trained chefs, and five-star interior hotel amenities.
Ever since Royal Navy Captain Robert Digby dropped off 1800 or so Loyalists on the shore of the Annapolis Basin in 1783, the town of Digby has been Nova Scotia’s gateway to the Bay of Fundy.
We’re aboard Attigouatan, a Pursuit 2260 that normally lives life as a friend’s cottage boat, running back and forth from dock to dock.
We had sailed around the Gulf Islands for a couple of weeks, dropping the hook wherever we wanted, and then lying there for days so relaxed as to be in an altered state of consciousness.
In the 1920s, a small cove in Canoe Bay was used as a shipping point and safe-haven for rum runners during US. prohibition.
Here’s an update from Caroline Swann with some news for the adventurous types who may be heading to northern Newfoundland this summer.
It’s funny how a body of water can shape you. Shape your mood. Shape your friendships. Shape your future.
The New Glasgow marina is located about six miles up the East River of Pictou in the heart of the town of New Glasgow. Navigation is restricted to powerboats by the Trenton Connector bridge.
It seems like Halifax is undergoing a major rebuild with more cranes downtown than in many years and the city’s waterfront is no exception.
Where do you find the best Ice Cream?
By Catherine Dook
Where do you find the best ice cream?
We had sailed around the Gulf Islands for a couple of weeks, dropping the hook wherever we wanted, and then lying there for days so relaxed as to be in an altered state of consciousness. John called it euphoria, but I called it a ‘coma.’ Whichever it was, we had a wonderful time.
Our two solar panels, shiny with the brilliant sunshine of July, kept our refrigerator running so well (at least during the day) that I was able to keep artisan bread dough chilled, half-a-dozen Mars Bars...
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Lifestyle
Bay of Quinte Yacht Club
By: Catherine Stone
With no more than 20 members and 11 yachts, the official records have 1876 as the original formation of the Bay of Quinte Yacht Club (BQYC). The Royal Canadian Yacht Club, Toronto Yacht Club, and the Oswego Yacht Club soon joined together with the BQYC to form the Lake Yacht Racing Association (LYRA). BQYC became the host of LYRA in August 1885. Just prior to that, a rather historic event took place with many of the members.
The America’s Cup (affectionately referred to as the Auld Mug) catches everyone’s eye every few years with its innovative boat and sail technology.
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Boat Reviews
Scarab 255 Open
By Andy Adams and John Armstrong
You can imagine,at the GroupeBeneteau dealer meeting in Michigan last fall where all the Four Winns, Scarab, Wellcraft, and Glastrondealers had come to see the latest new models, the docks were lined up with gleaming brand-new boats to show the dealers and media – and they certainly put on a show! But for me, the Scarab 255 Open was an immediate stand out. This is a boat that breaks new ground and brings fresh thinking and interpretation of the boating experience to a wide range of buyers.
We had a quick look around but the test drives would have to wait until the next day.
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DIY & How to
Marine Products
Nautical Fashions: Look Good – Feel Great
By Kris Hughes
Starting from the top. If you partake in any winter activities, you have probably heard that your head is the body’s single biggest source of heat loss. This is a myth; your head isn’t the single biggest point of heat loss, butyour head and face are more sensitive to temperature than other parts of your body, so a toque on a cold day can make a huge difference in your comfort level.
Being physically comfortable is important. It makes your outdoor experiences more enjoyable and probably more successful...
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