Boat Shows: Rendez-Voile Attracts Quebec Sailing Community
April 23, 2026 By Marc Robic For many years now, the very large and active Quebec sailing community felt somewhat disappointed by the annual Montreal Boat Show, with the lack…
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How to Plan a Sailing Charter
Jan 3, 2024 By Ian Pedersen The yacht charter vacation product was pioneered in modern times by companies like The Moorings over 50 years ago, and for decades remained a best-kept secret of the boating industry. Back then, traditional sailboats comprised the majority of yachts available for many years, which required extensive sailing knowledge on… Read More…
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From Nova Scotia, Next Stop Maine
There’s good and bad news about planning a cruise in Maine. The good news is that there are over 1000 destinations and 3,500 miles of coastline from which to choose. The bad news is that there are so many choices that it may seem impossible to come up with an enjoyable cruise itinerary. Read More…
Sail Tech
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Keven on Sails: A Season of Double Handed Racing
February 26, 2026 Last season, my son and I took part in the Lake Ontario Short Handed Racing (LOSHR) series. This series of six races includes medium distance races, point to point races, and an OSR Cat 3, 100 mile race. There is also the option with Lake Ontario Offshore Racing (LOOR) to do the… Read More…
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Keven Talks Sails: Winter Voyage Preparation
January 22, 2026 This is the time of year for planning next season’s special voyage. This may be a trip up the coast, across the lake, or multi week sail to the islands or a favorite anchorage. We love to think that we can just jump on the boat and sail over the horizon when… Read More…
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Sail Design: From Measurements to Build Ready Project – Part 2
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Sail Design: How sails are designed – from measurements to build ready project
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Keven talks sails: Developing a Sail Inventory for Short-Handed and Distance Racing
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Viewpoint: What Does NTG Acquisition Mean for Independent Canadian Sail Lofts?
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Triradial vs Crosscut Mainsails – Part 2
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Guide to Keel Maintenance – Part 2
People
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New Reads: Under Wide and Starry Skies
Jenny and Nick Coghlan May 14, 2026 If you own a boat, chances are that you’ve wondered what it would be like to throw in your job, cast off and sail over the horizon. BC – based sailor Nick Coghlan did just that in 1985. On and off, he and wife Jenny have been cruising… Read More…
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8 Bells for Spike Boston
May 14, 2026 by Roger Renaud William ‘Spike’ Boston, age 80, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, in Sarnia Ontario. He was born April 15, 1946 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, and lived in Point Edward for over 50 years, where he became a familiar and respected member of the community. A skilled sailmaker and… Read More…
