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Crossing the Line: The Ultimate Boating Knowledge Quiz

February marks the nadir of winter when we need to find alternate means to keep the boating candle lit. Are you a knowledgeable boater? Take this stupid test.

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The Kids Are Alright (on Boats)

In preparing for this article, I bounced a few ideas around, from interviewing other parents to finding “experts” in childcare or sourcing the best products for childproofing, but then I remembered something I heard a lot when our son was born that, at first, sounded dismissive but in retrospect was sage wisdom: “You’ll figure it out yourself.”

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Crossing the Line: The annual CTL most meaningful gift list

The Captain and First Mate are expressing their joy under the mistletoe, but now it’s time to open the gifts. Will it be the endlessly meh boat-bilge aftershave and scrambled-egg hats? Thanks to this list of innovating boating ideas, you can deliver a whole new range of excitement under the tree.

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Boaters try Fractional Yachting for the Season

Ryan Pouter and Melissa Vass Scott were the winners of the ‘Win A Schaefer Yacht’ for the season. They’ve been boating since they met just over five years ago, and it is their favorite pastime.

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Crossing the Line: Highlights of Summer ‘23

You may have missed these exciting events: Burlington P…

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Plan Your Boating Season

Who Says You Can’t Take It With You… Ideas for a grea…

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Organizing Your Boat for Quick Getaways and More Efficient Storage

On Monday, hearing a good weather forecast, we agreed o…

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Family Wins the 2022 YACHT Solutions’ Schaefer Yachts Summer Experience

The spring of 2022 had sprung and the excitement for another boating season was quickly approaching. Earlier in the year, YACHT Solutions and Canadian Yachting held a boating contest for one lucky winner to win a fractional membership aboard a Schaefer Yacht.

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Hosting Onboard – The Evolution of Boating Enjoyment

From cottage boats to luxury cruisers, there have been a host of major design changes over the past decade and the latest boats for 2022 are significantly different from the new models we saw back in 2012.

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Vids OnBoard – November 9, 2017

The boating season in Canada appears so short, especially from our perspective here in November.

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Salted Caramel Apple Crumble

Easy, quick, tasty…..ticks all the boxes….give it a try!

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Easy One Pot Dinner and Boat Bread

These two galley-friendly recipes were provided by Lynn Lortie from the galley of Adamant 1 as Lynn and her husband, Pat, set out for their second Great Loop adventure and three years of sailing on their home made vessel…

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Awesome Pasta Salad and Watermelon Margaritas

A couple of delicious summer recipes to help keep you out of the galley as much as possible and in the sunshine…

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Entertaining Onboard: CY Evening Cruise with Club Carnivore

On a gorgeous sunny May evening recently, the Canadian Yachting staff were treated to an evening sail aboard Lynn and Pat Lortie’s Adamant 1, complete with delicious snacks and Lynn’s custom audio soundtrack, which may have taken us back a few years…

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Cheddar-and-Onion Smashed Burgers

A recipe of perfection when heading out for a weekend cruise…easy to prepare and delicious…

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Irish Beef Stew – Perfect for a Cold Fall Day

Thick beef stew you can make in any galley, over a campfire or at home.  Good eaten from a bowl or poured over biscuits. Substitute lamb and voila!…Irish stew!!…    

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Hot Cocoa Cookies

If you are ready to start your Holiday baking or just plain need a great chocolate fix these decadent cookies might be the thing for you…      

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Teriyaki Salmon with Sriracha Cream Sauce

An easy salmon dish with homemade teriyaki sauce and a Sriracha cream sauce that will knock your socks off!    

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Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup with Pesto

Soup season is in full swing and this Tomato Tortellini Soup with Pesto is just the recipe to warm your belly.  Any recipe that lends itself to a slow cooker and very little prep is a galley recipe for sure.  This dish combines comfort on cool fall days with ease of preparation and surprisingly terrific taste.

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Shrimp Zucchini Pasta Puttanesca

This flavour-infused pasta dish is terrific for any season.  It takes a little bit of prep time but is a one-dish meal with a clever combination of flavours and textures that satisfies hunger as well as palate.  Easily created in any galley kitchen and upsize as needed to suit the size of your crowd.

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Hearty Skillet Lasagna

As the season’s evenings grow cooler boaters will be looking for heartier galley meals to extend their boating season.  This skillet lasagna hits all of the highlights; it is easy to make, the flavour is top notch, hearty enough to add some heat to a cool evening on board and the one dish feature makes clean up easy.

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End of Summer Shrimp Stew

Cooler days and cooler nights make everyone want to prepare something warm and comforting… This yummy stew can be made easily and quickly with ingredients kept on hand and in a galley with minimal facilities.

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Breakfast Enchiladas Onboard

This is a simple recipe too.  The only challenging part is rolling up the tortillas without spilling any precious filling. I also like that it can be baked right away or refrigerated overnight.

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Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

This recipe is great for a make-ahead easy yet satisfying on board meal.  You can use chicken or pork or both if you like.  The tzatziki recipe is also a simple one but if time and ingredients are an issue you can buy a good prepared sauce to accompany your souvlaki.

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Fruit Infused Water Recipes

Fruit Infused water is a top notch way to stay hydrated and have deliciously refreshing drinks ready when you are on board.  They are a great alternative to alcoholic beverages and there are countless ways to dress them up and switch up the flavours to suit anyone’s taste. 

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Double-Stacked Juicy Lucy Burgers

If you can get your mouth around this burger it is well worth the effort.  Easy but perfect and best enjoyed sitting in a comfy spot on your boat with a fun group of friends and/or family and a cool beverage in your other hand.

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Peanut Butter Marshmallow Fudge Candy

Ingredients1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips1 cup chunky peanut butter4 cups mini marshmallows

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Hot Buttered Rum

How better to dive into a cold Canadian weekend than with this rich and warm rum drink that suits just about any occasion? 2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature1/4 cup honey1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Tastes Like Lasagna Soup

Looking for a great Grey Cup recipe that is sure to please but won’t take you away from the game?  Give the Dean Brothers’ ‘Tastes Like Lasagna Soup’ a try.  Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick saucepot or Dutch oven. Add the sausage, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is crumbled and browned, 8 – 10 minutes.

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Warm Cranberry-Walnut Brie

Dip into the luscious melted cheese with trans fat–free 100 percent whole-grain or wheat crackers. Outstanding.Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1 ounce cheese mixture and 5 crackers)Ingredients    1 (8-ounce) round Brie cheese     2 tablespoons dried cranberries

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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Burgers

Cheese Covered, Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Burgers with Roasted Jalapeno MayonnaiseThese burgers have all of the flavours of jalapeno poppers with their jalapeno and cream cheese filling and their bacon wrapping and coat of melted cheddar cheese.Servings: makes 4 servingsPrep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 20 minutes

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Cranberry Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Prepare this stuffed chicken breast recipe from beginning to on-the-table in 15 minutes!Ingredients    2 chicken breasts    1 tbsp Enzo Olive Oil    1 tsp fresh rosemary (chopped)

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Sockeye Salmon Crostini

Our Sockeye Salmon Crostini appetizer showcases the velvety texture and bold flavour of sockeye salmon. It’ll be a hit with your guests.Yield: Serves 6 (serving size: 2 crostini)Total: 10 MinutesINGREDIENTS1 (6-ounce) fresh or frozen sustainable sockeye salmon fillet (such as Alaskan)

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Crunchy Poppyseed Chicken Salad

An easy and healthful way to experience a satisfying blend of flavours and textures.What you need:12 ounce bag broccoli slaw1 large bell pepper, diced2 cups carrots, shredded1- 8 ounce can pineapple chunks, drained

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Curried Cranberry Turkey Salad

This is a refreshing, English / Indian-inspired twist on leftover turkey — a nice change of pace after a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Dried cranberries take the place of more traditional grapes and lend a little contrasting sweetness, and cilantro and lime play out the tropical theme. Using more yogurt than mayonnaise keeps the salad light.  (Substitute lowfat Greek yogurt for regular lowfat yogurt to avoid the draining step.)Serves 2 to 4

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Jalapeño Poppers

The crunch of the pepper with the creamy filling and the smoky bacon over top makes this the ultimate boating recipe. If you are racking your brain trying to think of a great appetizer to take to your Thanksgiving feast then this is it.  This appetizer offers a terrific assortment of textures and flavours and the taste is incredible.

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Pumpkin Icebox Squares

Orange zest adds a fruity twist to a classic Fall treat, which we’ve topped with a seasonally spiced whipped cream. The squares can be made up to two days in advance and stored in a tightly covered pan in the refrigerator.Hands-on Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 55 minutes plus overnight chilling timeServes: 24

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Apple Pancakes with Cider Syrup Recipe

April Harmon of Greenville, Tennessee shares these tender pancakes filled with minced apple and raisin, and drizzled with apple cider syrup. “They’re wonderful in the summer or on a cool fall morning,” April notes.Ingredients    1/2 cup all-purpose flour    1/4 cup whole wheat flour    2 teaspoons sugar    1/4 teaspoon baking soda

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A Dinner Menu: Steak Dry Rub, Avocado Salsa, and Chopped Broccoli Salad

This is a very flavourful and easy to prepare dinner that is also Paleo friendly for those of you who are into eating whole foods that are not processed.  Steak Dry Rub, Avocado Salsa, Chopped Broccoli Salad

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