Yogi sinking – waiting for rescue – Its oversized windows, glass skylights, main deck pool area and beach club, which won it accolades last year for its innovative features were not enough to keep it afloat. Yogi, the 60m superyacht which won the ‘Most Innovative Yacht of the Year of 2011′ has sunk off the island of Skyros in Greece. read more…
Jack Nye from Mississauga, ON sailing his specially rigged 29-ft Alberg sailboat with Irish friend Julian as crew. Earlier this summer he left Halifax, sailing non-stop to England, then continued on to Ireland, and now sailing back to Canada…read more
Henry Adriaanse easily remembers his first sail on an Ontario 28. It was on a cold blustery day in March off Halifax, Nova Scotia. He said it was much too cold for a test sail on Lake Ontario, but that a dealer in Halifax was ready to take delivery of the first Ontario 28 ever built. So they headed off to Nova Scotia to see how the boat would sail…read more
A 26-foot fishing boat lost off the Massachussetts coast in 2008 has washed up on shore in Spain.
MSNBC reports that a 26-foot Regulator centre console fishing boat owned by 58- year old angler Scott Douglas, of Nantucket, MA, drifted across the Atlantic Ocean for three years before washing up on a Spanish beach. READ MORE>>>
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race took place on Wednesday when Anthony Bell’s maxi Investec Loyal fended off repeated challenges from Bob Oatley’s perennial line honours victor Wild Oats XI to win by just 3 minutes and 8 seconds, after 2 days 6 hours 14 minutes and 8 seconds of racing…read more
The 2012 CORK schedule has been posted. Be sure to mark your calendars! read more!
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS) is pleased to announce the launch of its online self study version of the Boating Basics course. This comprehensive CPS Boating Safety online study guide is approved by Transport Canada READ MORE>>>>>
In celebration of its 40-year anniversary, Doral Marine Int’l is proud to announce the launch of the 275 Venezia Limited Edition…read more
One of the toughest, most grueling events in sports offers no prize money, only a trophy. It’s challenging, thrilling and dangerous. And takes a long time. The Volvo Ocean Race is a marathon sailing event that began Oct. 29 and will not end until next July…read more
The low, sweeping reverse sheer and forward curving arch on the 370 SS are melded cleanly into a shapely reverse transom complemented by sculpted air intakes and a raked windscreen. The 370 SS has none of the bulkiness of a dedicated cruiser design, yet her comfortable exterior and interior arrangement make her far more versatile than a high-performance ride… read more
As the temperature drops, so too do the options for parents looking for activities to plan in the middle of winter for the entire family. Look no further than the Toronto International Boat Show to entertain, educate and offer unique activities that bring summer fun indoors, January 14 – 22, 2012…read more
In order to assure a safe and uneventful season make sure that you go through the list below and make a note of any discrepancies that need attention. Because there are so many variables depending on the size and type of boat you have, we have categorized this list for your convenience. READ MORE>>>
Canadian Yachting: Sea Ray will hold the public unveiling of their new Sea Ray 450 Sedan Bridge yacht during the 2011 Miami International Boat Show. The new 450 Sedan Bridge offers panoramic seascapes and wide-open spaces that are sure to inspire thoughts of comfortable cruising and luxury living…read more
Team Telefónica are celebrating after clinching their third victory from three legs in the Volvo Ocean Race on Saturday, as less than nine hours separated the top five teams at the finish of the 3,051 nautical mile (nm) second stage of Leg 3 from the Maldives to Sanya in China. Read more…
It’s said the first twin-keel sailboat was Lord Riverdale’s 25-foot Bluebird of Thorne, built in 1924. She was plenty criticized but in 1939 Riverdale built a bigger Bluebird (50 feet) with an important refinement in that her keels…read more
UIM X-Cat World Powerboat Series 2012 third heat kicks off on 4th February off the Mina Seyahi waters of the Dubai International Marine Club. The Extreme Marine duo of Rashid Khalifah Al Marri and Salem Fadhel Al Hamli will be the team to beat this weekend. Read more…
Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing blazed a comeback trail after speeding around the Cape Town inshore course and leading the fleet on the Leg 2 charge to their home base at Abu Dhabi just days after replacing the boat’s broken mast…read more
A teenager from the Netherlands sailed into St. Maarten harbour on Saturday, ending a yearlong solo journey around the globe aboard a ketch named “Guppy.” Read More…