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Message From The Editor
Like Brian Wilson said
It’s likely fair to say that most boaters don’t know much about infectious diseases, immunology or vaccine formulation. But boaters do know a lot about waves, something that seems to elude all the doctors and elected officials who are driving the current health environment.
When I was ten, my dad showed me the basics of operating our plywood fishing boat on Buckhorn Lake. “When you see a wave coming your way,” he explained “you bear off a bit so you slice through it, rather than taking it broadside.” He helped me to take the wheel and we experimented so I learned how things work. Approach a wave on the bow and the boat rides through it; allow it to arrive on your flank and the boat pitches uncontrollably from side to side, lunch spills and you lose speed. I believe you boat drivers all know this – it’s a fundamental notion that is both obvious and necessary.
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John Morris
Online Editor
Canadian Yachting Magazine
CYonboard@kerrwil.com
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PORTS TSW Cover
Trent and Rideau delay season opening to align with provincial measures
To align with measures introduced by the Province of Ontario to limit the spread of COVID-19, Parks Canada administered places in Ontario will delay the launch of most visitor services including camping until at least June 2, 2021.
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Meet our Olympians
Meet our Olympians
The Canadian team nominated to represent Team Canada at the 2020/2021 Olympic Games in the 470 class are Jacob Saunders from Chester, NS and Oliver Bone from Montreal. Away from international competition since the Miami World Cup held in January 2020…
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Boats
The MJM 3z Bring on the Weekend.
Designed in a modern Carolina Downeast style, the MJM 3z is a luxury performance, all-weather, dual console day-yacht. The 3z includes the protection of a pilot house, the most usable space in class, and delivers the swift, soft ride of an advanced Doug Zurn hull design.
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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. There are three basic differences…
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Ask Andrew
Boat fires Part 1
A few days ago, I was saddened to hear of a power cruiser catching fire, and subsequently burning to the waterline at a large marina in Ontario. Rumour has it that the fire started in the electrical system. Whispers suggest that the owner had recently done some electrical upgrades.
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New gear
Indie Marine brings Team O lifejackets to Canada
Its first featured product line is the TeamO Marine Inflatable PFDs from the UK, equipped with a potential life saving technology called BackTow. Currently TeamO Inflatable PFDs are the only products in the world that has this ground-breaking technology...
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Canadian Yachting One Design
Send your ONE DESIGN news, results, pictures and everything else to cyonedesign@kerrwil.com.
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How-to
Longer Battery Life Pt2 Maintenance - How to get more years from your boat batteries
All marine batteries require regular maintenance, even AGM and lithium-based models. Put maintenance on your calendar so it’s automatic. Consider storing safety and maintenance equipment near your charging station to save time.
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POTW
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WOW, Larry
Our Photo of the Week (POTW) is the winner of the Canadian Yachting Media online WOW Photo Contest. The lucky winner has been awarded a Wow Watersports 2BER Tube courtesy of WOW Watersports. That winner was Captn’ Mac, Larry McDonald who took this fabulous shot...
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Boat companies
Limestone expands by acquiring Ebbtide
The Limestone Boat Company, manufacturer of heritage brand Limestone boats has announced its acquisition of Ebbtide Holdings, LLC in White Bluff, TN. Through the acquisition of Ebbtide, Limestone will not only take control of its own destiny, but has assumed control over the design...
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Racing
Mentuck Memorial Ocean Race is set for July
It’s official. The notice of race has been published for the Boston Yacht Club’s inaugural Michael A Mentuck Memorial Ocean race to leave Marblehead Harbor on Thursday July 8. The race will be run this year instead of the traditional Marblehead to Halifax event...
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Sunshine Coast: The Gibsons Regatta 2021
The Gibsons Regatta was a regular event on the Sea Cavalcade weekend. After a hiatus of a number of years the club revived it, having its first regatta on Saturday July 27th. 2019. The historic Howe Sound cup (which in past days was awarded to the overall winner of three local regattas...
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Tips and Tricks
Prep in pandemic times - Part 2
Spider Free Boat – (the “happy wife = happy life” rule applies here!) Before raising the mast, I spray SpiderBan from one end of the mast to the other, including spreaders, stays and top end instruments. I also spray the whole boat including undersides of the dodger...
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Eco news
Mercury announces plans to launch Electric Power starting in 2022
As the world of engine power has evolved, both on the water and via Tesla, Mercury Marine has been steadily heading to alternative power offerings. As much as a decade ago, CY editor Andy Adams ran Merc’s hybrid-electric concept vessel.
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News
Editor’s blog: Arthur Beale’s is shutting down
It was surprising how disappointed I was to read that the historical Arthur Beale nautical store in London England was shutting down. Our fearless correspondent Katherine Stone sent me a link to London’s Daily Mail announcing that Covid had forced the closing of this revered institution...
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Racing
Meanwhile in the UK, Rolex Fastnet has record registration
While in Canada, sail racing is largely on hold thanks to various stay at home regulations, activity is bustling on the other side of the pond. With 450+ yachts entered in this year’s 49th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race, the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s biennial flagship event has consolidated its position as the biggest offshore yacht race in the world.
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Keven Talks Sails
Headstay Sag
Every boat with a jib attached to a stay has headstay sag. If every boat has it, what does it do, and how do you control it. Let’s start with control. If you have a “normal” boat with a backstay, adjusting the backstay will directly change the amount of headstay sag.
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Safety
Make yourself easier to rescue
“Do I know how to be found in an emergency?” That’s a question every boater should ask at the beginning of the boating season. The answer, however, is likely to go far beyond simply having a cellphone aboard. The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water offers five tips...
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Gear
A Destroyer Wheel for virtually any boat
With 10 diameters from 11" to 30", there's a Schmitt & Ongaro Marine stainless steel Destroyer Wheel to fit virtually any boat. The sleek polished wheel equally suits main or secondary helm stations. Its sophisticated design matches both classic and modern interiors...
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Launch prep
Maintenance and pre-season checklist for cable steering systems
While some parts of the country are lucky enough to have year-round boating, there are plenty of places where boats are put away for extended storage. When the weather warms up and it’s time to hit the water again, you want to do everything in your power to ensure a smooth start...
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Eight Bells
Paul D Phelan
Sail Canada shares with the Canadian sailing community the passing of Paul D. Phelan on May 20. He was 70 years of age. Former member of the Canadian Sailing Team in the Finn class, notably at the 1971 Pan American Games in Cali, Paul D. Phelan was also a great philanthropist and supporter of sailing in Canada.
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