By Lisa Ross Humans thrive in a routine environment. When we settle into a routine, we can perceive and react to differences in our environment. We have an ability to appreciate the small things when we know where we are heading and have removed needless mental clutter from our heads. I have noticed how important [...]

By Pat Nelder Travelling to Newfoundland in mid May is a bit of a step back from spring in the rest of Canada. The undergrowth is still dormant, no spring green is showing on any of the trees, icebergs drift by and in amongst the islands of Notre Dame Bay, and the occasional snow shower [...]

The Championships will take place in Welland, Ontario and complete results will be available at http://canoewelland.ca/order-of-events-2/

* Teams round Ushant and head out into open water * Gold Coast Australia gains ground on two front runners * Qingdao forced to anchor again Today brings with it the onset of true offshore racing with eight of the teams clearing Ushant overnight and heading out into open ocean for the first time on [...]

If you have a favourite waterfront that you’d like to clean up, you can win the funds to do it! Find more information at www.waterfrontchallenge.com This contest is open to residents in Canada, the US and Caribbean. The application deadline is August 31, 2011.

50th ATLANTA BOAT SHOW® January 12–15, 2012 Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA AtlantaBoatShow.com 33rd ATLANTIC CITY BOAT SHOW® February 1–5, 2012 Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ ACBoatShow.com 58th BALTIMORE BOAT SHOW® January 19–22, 2012 Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD BaltimoreBoatShow.com 82nd CHICAGO BOAT, SPORTS & RV SHOW® January 12–16, 2012 McCormick Place, [...]

Newport, R.I. USA (July 8, 2011) – Breaking news from the North Atlantic is that just over 24 hours into the Transatlantic Race 2011, at 20:20 UTC on July 4th, ICAP Leopard had a major problem onboard when the bowsprit broke off on the 100’ Maxi yacht. None of the crew was injured and the [...]

By Lynn Gray Prince Edward Island is one of the prettiest places in Canada, especially in the summer time. There is an abundance of activities that make it a boater’s paradise. Paddle Around PEI Andrew Scott of Sporting Intentions recommends Monday Night Paddle that has the keen and the green meeting at the Charlottetown Yacht [...]

Alicante, Spain – June 28 – The Volvo Ocean Race has appointed two photographers with a wealth of sailing experience and knowhow to cover the 2011-12 race, starting in Alicante in October. New Zealander Paul Todd is a former professional sailor with over 20 years in the photographic industry. Paul served as picture manager during [...]

The Mahone Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 2011 Mahone Bay Pirate Festival and Regatta on July 29, 30 and 31. The festival builds on 22 successful years of the Mahone Bay Wooden Boat Festival and last year’s first ever Mahone Bay Regatta featuring Pirate Days. It’s all about a community’s [...]