This past January at the Vancouver International Boat Show. I met up with Phil Richter.
Every year Halifax International Boat Show signals the beginning of a new edition of the much-anticipated boating season.
Rossiter is a Canadian builder in Markdale, Ontario that builds a nice fleet of rowboats and small powerboats.
In the world of yachting, it is increasingly becoming the case that Canada is no longer the small fish in the big North American pond. Canadian boaters are investing in larger and larger yachts, which were previously commonplace only in waters of the coastal USA, and it seems that the market might be growing in response to this.
Recently we celebrated our country’s 150th anniversary, and in true form thousands of Canadians took to the water for the long weekend.
Read more: Boating History of Canada, Part 3: The Boom in...
We left off Part 1 at the year 1914, and will here pick it back up, running through until 1944, covering the years from the start of the First World War and stretches to the end of the Second World War. This period saw meaningful change across the globe both socially and technologically.
Mr. Bill Hibbard of St. Joseph's Island visited George Town, Exumas, Bahamas, in March this year accompanied by his granddaughter, Julia. Bill came back by plane this time to visit the places he remembered visiting as a sailor for many years. Instead of being on a boat he stayed at the lovely Regatta Point Resort.
Our 150 year history began in 1867, but Canada was no stranger to watercraft prior to our country’s confederation. . .
This picture speaks to the essence of Paul Elvstrom, probably the most talented, driven and competitive sailor of his generation. Happy with his boat on the water and always competing.
It is always an interesting dilemma when crossing into another country; what exactly should one say to a Border Official?
Destinations
CYOB Destinations: We Visit the Hilton Beach Marina
By Amelia Morris
Ah Canadian simplicity at its finest; small town, big marina. Little Hilton Beach (population 200!), which I am lucky enough to call my cottage country, is located on the north-east coast of St. Joseph Island. The Hilton Beach Marina is one of the largest and most major ports of call in the Western North Channel. It also has a long and rich history dating back to the 1850’s.
I spoke with Marina Manager, Laura McRae and got the full scoop on what goes on in this inconspicuous but busy marina.
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CY People: We Are Sailors … Lorna Bennett and Sheliah Tulloch
By Rob Dunbar
The demographics of sailing are changing, and more women are getting involved and are often rooted in sibling bonds. That is the case of Lorna Bennett and her sister Sheliah Tulloch who currently call the Bedford Basin Yacht Club (BBYC) their home base. From a young age Lorna and Sheliah were introduced to sailing by their father in the late 70’s when he was commodore of the Dobson Yacht Club. During Henry’s tenure, the DYC membership took on the project of building a fleet of sailing prams for the local children.
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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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