Boating News

28 octobre 2026

Bennington Pontoon Celebrates 30 Years With Its Most Capable and Personalized Pontoon Lineup Yet

Model Year 2027 Lineup Introduces All-New R Series Design, Next-Generation Performance and Intuitive Ownership Upgrades Bennington, North America’s leading manufacturer of luxury pontoon boats, announced 18 September 2026  its model year 2027 lineup as the company celebrates 30 years. From S-One through the premium R, RX, Q and QX Series, the new lineup gives boaters … Lire plus →

28 octobre 2026

Highfield Boats Launches New Mission-Ready Professional Division, Highfield PRT

Highfield Boats has announced the creation of Highfield PRT (Patrol / Rescue / Tactical), a dedicated division for professional marine users. PRT builds on Highfield’s established strengths in aluminium RIB manufacturing, engineering and global distribution, and extends the brand beyond the recreational sector into the professional market. The division has been set up specifically for professional … Lire plus →

28 octobre 2026

Fountaine Pajot Yachts, a new signature for superyachts

Iconic design, understated elegance, and freedom of movement: a distinctive vision of life at sea. With Fountaine Pajot Yachts, a new expression of yachting takes shape. Building on nearly 50 years of maritime expertise, the brand embraces a vision in which design, space, and the experience of sailing come together in perfect balance. An approach … Lire plus →

27 octobre 2026

Dufour 39: a new sailboat, three ways to experience sailing

Unveiled in a world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival, the new Dufour 39 expands the Dufour range with an approach centered on versatility and customization. Designed to accommodate a variety of sailing programs, this new 39-foot sailboat combines sailing performance, onboard comfort, and flexible configurations. As she currently undergoes sea trials for the European … Lire plus →

26 octobre 2026

Madeline Gillis and Galen Richardson win Sail Canada’s Marvin McDill Memorial Award

Sail Canada announced today that the Canadian Nacra 17 team comprised of Madeline Gillis from Halifax, N.S., and Galen Richardson from Toronto, ON, have won Sail Canada’s 2025 Marvin McDill Memorial Award. The Marvin McDill Award is presented to an athlete or a crew that have achieved the best results at their first Open World … Lire plus →

26 octobre 2026

Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance from Nova Scotia named Sail Canada’s 2026 Sailors of the Year

Sail Canada announced today that Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance from Chester, Nova Scotia, were named Sail Canada’s 2026 Sailors of the Year. Sail Canada’s Sailor of the Year Award has been presented annually since 1986 to individuals who have provided global recognition to Canadian sailing and Sail Canada, and who are renowned leaders that have … Lire plus →

26 octobre 2026

Sail Nova Scotia Mobile Sailing School at Africville named Sail Canada’s Recreation Event of the Year

Sail Canada announced today that the Sail Nova Scotia Mobile Sailing School at Africville has won Sail Canada’s Recreation Event of the Year Award for 2025. The Recreation Event Award recognizes a club, an organization, an individual or a group, which is Canadian-based and affiliated with Sail Canada, that has contributed to the promotion of … Lire plus →

26 octobre 2026

The 29er team comprised of Laura Eisenhauer and Freida Smith as well as Valentino Blewett win Sail Canada’s Bill Burk Memorial Youth Elite Awards

Sail Canada announced today that the 29er team comprised of Laura Eisenhauer and Freida Smith, both from Halifax, N.S., and that Valentino Blewett from Whistler, B.C., have won Sail Canada’s 2025 Bill Burk Memorial Youth Elite Awards. The Bill Burk Memorial Youth Elite Award is given out annually to two Canadian athletes/teams of different gender … Lire plus →

26 octobre 2026

The Regional Cadet Support Unit (Pacific) wins Sail Canada’s William Abbott Senior Trophy as Sail Training Program of the Year

Sail Canada announced today that The Regional Cadet Support Unit (Pacific) (RCSU (P)) has been awarded Sail Canada’s 2025 William Abbott Senior Trophy as Sail Training Program of the Year. The William Abbott Senior Trophy recognizes the many fine programs that are run in clubs or schools throughout Canada and are members in good standing … Lire plus →

26 octobre 2026

Elspeth Simms receives Nathan R. Cowan Memorial Award

Sail Canada announced today that Elspeth Simms from Halifax, N.S., has been named recipient of the Nathan R. Cowan Memorial Award for 2025. Created in 2002, the Nathan R. Cowan Memorial Award aims to support developing sailors through financial support, a way to honour the memory of Nathan Cowan who, after years of determination and … Lire plus →