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FEATURES
8 SARAH DOUGLAS: A ROLLER COASTER RIDE TO TOKYO
For all the members of the Canadian Sailing Team, COVID-19 has been an unprecedented challenge, but our eyes are on
Sarah Douglas, Canadian Olympic Team member in the Laser Radial class, who won the Laser East Midwinters in Key
Biscayne Florida. In the fleet of 89 boats, Sarah scored four bullets and her drop was a 4. Can she win a medal in Tokyo?
By John Morris

12 FEATURE: X-SHORE EELEX 8000

Electric boating is fast becoming a viable alternative that does not require compromises and that brings some bold new styl-
ing and ideas. We profile the X-Shore Eelex 8000 as one of the first pure electric boats in Canada. Compiled by Andy Adams

DESTINATION: DESTINATION VICTORIA, BC’S CAPITAL CITY

16 Be intrigued by the colourful history and classic architecture of beautiful and balmy Victoria, BC. If you have never been
there, it belongs on your post-COVIOD travel list. Story and photos by Marianne Scott

24 FEATURE: VIA-MARA – “WOOD” YOU LOOK AT THAT…..

Let Denise Miller guide you through VIA-MARA, the 1967 Trojan 42 Flybridge Motor Yacht owned by Dave and Barb
Gamblin. This wooden classic is gorgeous! Story and photos by Denise Miller

48 MARINA: QUEEN’S COVE MARINA – AN INVESTMENT IN ENJOYMENT – REGULAR BOAT MAINTENANCE

PAYS DIVIDENDS
In the madness that was the summer of 2020, getting great service was really essential to a great boating experience. We
visited Queen’s Cove Marina in Victoria Harbour to discuss the price value relationship of boat maintenance with owner /
operator John Swick. By Andy Adams

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SARAH
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a Roller Coaster ride
to Tokyo

By | John Morris

et’s take a look at the daunting list

L
top-tier US Olympian Paige Railey, then by a year with an on-again-off-again
that it is taking for Sarah Douglas to: compete in those Midwinters, which she cloud looming during the dozen interven-
1) get to this level of excellence, 2) eventually won. At the border, she was ing months.
get to the starting line in Tokyo. To say the turned back as non-essential. On to Plan Training in the winter against the
least, this has been a complicated journey B - shipping her boat and car and flying world’s best, who will have to be beaten if a
with a lot of speed bumps. The normal south, which cost a fortune and created medal is on the agenda, requires traveling.
complications and stresses of an interna- a lot of unexpected headaches. Getting Traveling during COVID19 requires intri-
tional level sailing campaign have been the coaching boat to the regatta involved cate flight logistics, plus risk mitigation
multiplied to staggering levels by Olympic almost losing a trailer wheel, plus a sec- followed by lengthy quarantines each trip.
postponements, plus unpredictable, nev- ond flat tire incident.
er-before hurdles due to COVID19. These comparatively minor blips are on THE WORK IS PAYING OFF
Winter is cold in Canada – we know top of last year’s complete change of plans Currently, the goal is in sight. Sarah is
that. Earlier this year, with paperwork and when Canada’s Olympic Committee was in Portugal competing against the tough
meticulous documentation in hand Sarah among the first to pull out of the original Europeans and readying herself for the
headed to Florida with her boat in tow to Tokyo 2020 event. A total re-tooling was biggest stage of her competitive career.
do some work with her training partner, required when the Games were postponed If there’s a sailor who can do this, Sarah

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 Sarah Douglas has developed into a skilled and focused competitor for the Canadian Sailing Team.

has earned the right to try. Born in Toronto Pan Am games (raking the
Burlington, ON, Sarah grew up in Beach volleyball court), which she
Barbados where she started sailing at 7. feels contributed significantly to her
She flipped back to Canada for school understanding of top tier events. At the
with her brother Greg (Greg Douglas is 2018 Sailing World Championships in
a two-time Olympian in sailing who rep- Aarhus, Denmark her sixth-place fin-
resented Barbados at Beijing 2008 and ish qualified Canada for an Olympic
Canada at London 2012.) A young Sarah Laser Radial berth for Tokyo 2020.
won the Canadian Optimist Championship
in 2007 then moved up the ranks and con- THE PREPARATION – A CLOSER
tinued to train. In 2010, an opportunity LOOK
was presented to qualify Canada and rep- You probably never thought other-
resent the country at the inaugural Youth wise, but talking to Sarah you learn that
Olympic Games in Singapore. getting to the Olympic podium is an
For a few years Sarah lost her love endless schedule of hard work, much of
of competing, but got re-inspired in it not particularly glamorous. Sarah and
2014. In 2015, she volunteered at the her coaches take an holistic approach
Sarah and her brother Greg Douglas who is a
two-time Olympian in sailing.

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Sarah with her Laser Radial in Toronto

combining competition, conditioning and mindset to achieve

winning conditions.
Competition is self-explanatory – eating bad air in the back of
the fleet for years then fighting to match the top tier, especially
from beyond North America, is humbling but necessary.
Conditioning is a matter of hard work; sailing and hiking for
long periods needs to become easy so the sailor can concen-
trate on wind shifts, strategy and the competition. You can’t
achieve top-three dominance for ten straight races in a 90-boat
Midwinters fleet as Sarah did this winter, without putting in a lot
of work. This is a particular tribute to Sarah who has had to work
though being diagnosed at age 14 with the genetic blood disor-
der Alpha-thalassemia, which reduces the amount of hemoglobin
her body can produce. Having less oxygen carried throughout
her body could put her at a competitive disadvantage, but she
works hard in the gym to ensure that her endurance level is up to After a day sailing…to compete at these levels, Sarah needs to be on the
gold medal standard. water as much as possible and that is very expensive for a Canadian
This will be particularly important in Tokyo where the heat training for the Olympics. Photo Credit: Helly Hansen.
is intense and dehydration is a perpetual hazard. When the bronze is not good enough. I want to be dominant.”
Canadian team sailed in Japan previously, members were issued In this country our sailing Olympians often are neglected
ice-vests to mitigate the unbearable heat. compared to those competing in other sports. The Canadian
That brings us to mind and attitude, the factors that separate team has had an uphill battle and when, as we hope and
the winners from the pack. “The credo of ‘let’s not complain, expect, Sarah puts on her medal this July, we Canadians
let’s not make excuses, embrace the pain’ has helped me make should deliver the broad appreciation that she has worked for.
the big jump,” Sarah explains, noting this is an ongoing process
supported by the Team sports psychologist and her coaches. Epilogue:
Sarah Douglas is one of nine members of the Canadian Sailing
OUTLOOK FOR JAPAN team. To learn about the other members and news about the
Sarah plans to win, then to use that experience to “lead by team, go to:
example” and grow the sport in Canada. Canada’s Olympians
have all dedicated years and years of intense preparation to [Link]
getting to Tokyo. For Sarah, who was Rolex Sailor of the [Link]
Year in 2019, it is both a beginning as well as a goal in itself. [Link]
Will she plan for Paris 2024? “I am not even close [Link]
to being done. The Olympics is big and tough, but a

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POWER REVIEW

X-Shore
By | Andy Adams
Eelex 8000
o longer an outlier or a flash-in-

N the-pan idea, electric boating is

fast becoming a viable alternative
that does not require compromises and
that brings some bold new styling and
ideas. One of the first builders to offer a
pure electric boat that is big enough for
offshore use, fast enough for most reason-
able performance expectations and that
offers significant cruising range as well, is
from X-Shore in Sweden.
We got a Zoom call organized with one
of the X-Shore founders, Abozar K, join-
ing with Patrick Hardy, President @ BCI
Marine, Canadian distributor.
The first X-Shore model is a 26-foot
centre console that clearly expresses the
The interior supports modular furniture that can accommodate many different activities.
founders’ commitment to design technol-
ogy and sustainability with features like the need for deck rails and the transom is mph) and can deliver a 100 nautical mile
cork decking and flooring and the option left open to support a wide range of acces- cruising range. Acceleration is more than
of flax fibre in the composite construction sories and activities. sufficient for towed water sports going
and recycled plastics used wherever prac- Abozar was direct about how they from 0 to 20 in 4.2 seconds and the load
tical. This first model is the Eelex 8000 were inspired by Elon Musk and Tesla. capacity is 2,500 kg. A combination
and the styling is handsome, distinctive The X-Shore Eelex 8000 is a fully elec- of factors like the light-weight compa-
and at the same time, a visual representa- tric powered boat with a 300 hp electric ny-developed electric drive train and
tion of the founders’ ideas. engine and a high degree of tech in the advanced composite construction help
The lines are very clean with three boat’s systems. Just as Teslas are actually keep the boat’s weight down to 2,600 kg.
inboard-mounted cleats and fairleads on quite fast, the X-Shore Eelex 8000 cruises The hardtop is light-weight carbon fibre
each side. Generous freeboard eliminates at 25 knots, tops out at 35 knots (over 40 construction.

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The 24” Garmin screen dominates the helm and there are three storage compartments seen in the foreground.

The carbon fibre hardtop can support a roof rack for your toys. The automotive style wheel carries several controls.
The 225 kW engine is very compact The parallels to Tesla are even more range and charging countdown as well as
and drives a shaft and propellor layout noticeable at the helm. A 24” Garmin other functions.
with a rudder – rugged and proven com- screen “is” the connected helm with all In addition to all the high-tech features,
ponents that in combination with a bow functions displayed there using all in one there are numerous clever design aspects
thruster system, make the X-Shore Eelex software. A Garmin Captain’s Watch is in the interior including dual aluminum
8000 easy to steer and dock. available that helps to deliver a totally inte- mounting rails in the floor. These flank the
Battery charging has to be a part of grated experience. Utilizing an “Internet floor sections that lift for service access.
the good news and X-Shore claims full of Things” solution, you can securely start The rails can also secure a selection of
charging in 6 hours on 32A for the two your X-Shore with the Garmin MARQ interior furniture such as seating, storage
Kreisel KBP 60 Lithium Ion packs. The Captain Watch. This includes a Man bins, sun lounge and other accessories
batteries are liquid cooled and heated as Overboard sensor for safety and the Our greatly enhancing versatility. Under the
well. The boat will come with a selection Watch App can send out support informa- hardtop you find a smart picnic table with
of changing adaptors, so you can charge tion in the event of any mishap. three storage compartments including a
almost any place and there is a fast charge Then, an App lets you stay in synch cooler / chillbox and the covers make a
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A compartment in the bow accommodates the cables including the fast charger.

you make the most of the silent running you get from the electric drive.
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VICTORIA,
BC’S CAPITAL CITY
Story & Photos By | Marianne Scott
e bobbed in the brisk winds

W
of trading with the Indigenous people.
while rounding the breakwa- Neither HBC nor the successive settlers
ter into Victoria Harbour BC, that farmed, traded, created sawmills
then lowered sail immediately. As the and other industries, built schools and a
harbour is crisscrossed by full-sized and hospital, asked for permission to occupy
miniature ferries, pleasure craft and com- the land. Instead, Queen Victoria, who
mercial vessels—the whole supplemented bestowed her name on the city she never
by a stream of arriving and departing saw, gave them permission to seize it.
seaplanes—sailing is strictly forbidden. We slipped past Fisherman’s Wharf
We left the yellow buoys to port (the filled with all manner of vessels inter-
east side): the west side is reserved for spersed with float homes and restau-
floatplanes. For safety, the Public Port of rants. Two historic structures popped
Victoria (Transport Canada) keeps a close into sight: The Empress Hotel, built by
eye on all this traffic: 23 always-on-the- the Canadian Pacific Railroad in 1908 as
job cameras cast their eyes over the entire one of its Canada-wide chain of luxury
port, feeding large screens. hotels, and the BC Parliament Buildings.
Victoria Harbour is well protected from Both these much-photographed struc- An image of the Hudson’s Bay fort.
strong winds and Coast Salish people tures were designed by Frances
flourished in the area for several thou- Rattenbury, who arrived in Victoria available at several locations: The
sand years. In 1843, the Hudson’s Bay from England at age 25 and turned the Causeway in front the Empress, Ship
Co. set up a stockaded fort in the area architectural community upside down. Point that accommodates yachts 60 feet
near today’s Bastion Square with the goal Moorage in downtown Victoria is and more, and at the Wharf Street Floats.

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 Moorage for yachts 65 feet and up can
also berth at the Victoria International
Marina. These docks are centrally located
and have security gates (see sidebar).
We tied up at the floats in James Bay
directly in front of the Empress. A bronze,
bewigged Capt. James Cook, the first
westerner to set foot on Vancouver Island,
greets boaters by the staircase leading
from the docks, which lie in the midst of
the Causeway usually filled with street
artists and buskers. And, you’ll see
an art-deco building at the top of the
Causeway—the Visitor Centre— with
much information and maps.

HISTORIC VICTORIA
Victoria, as the oldest city on Canada’s
Floathomes at Fisherman’s Wharf west coast and BC’s capital, is home to
a lively downtown with many of its his-
toric buildings preserved—wonderful
sightseeing, museums, theatres, shop-
ping, dining, antiquing, tours, totems and
flower gazing begin right at the harbour
and extend over a wide and very walkable
area. Visitors can easily spend several
days wandering around. I advocate that
you don’t just keep your eyes at street
level—look up to the buildings’ façades
to enjoy the gargoyle-like sculptures and
other decorations.

If you look up at Old Town buildings you’ll

Kwakiutle Bear Pole by Henry Hunt find all kinds of gablestones and sculptures

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 A good place to begin learning about BC’s present and past
history is at the Parliament Buildings. The impressive structure
opened in 1897 and cost a scandalous $923,882.30, including
the usual huge overruns. Historic art, a giant Indigenous canoe,
the commemorative stained-glass windows and a glimpse of
the Legislators’ chamber are impressive. The gilded gentle-
man guarding the top of the dome is Capt. George Vancouver.
Parliament, known for its lighted outlines, was first illuminated
to mark Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee on June 21, 1897.
Across the street, the Royal BC Museum is hosting an exhibit
on orcas this summer, the iconic marine mammals once hunted to
preserve fish stocks, now revered and endangered. Besides that
special exhibit, the Museum is home to marvelous collections of
The BC Legislature Building completed in 1898
First People’s art and totems, dioramas of the Ice Age, BC’s nat-
ural and human history, and realistic depictions of life in the 19th
and 20th centuries. Thunderbird Park, filled with brightly painted
totems, called a “Place of Cultural Sharing,” is located next to
the Museum. Also check to see if IMAX, part of the Museum,
has reopened.
The Empress Hotel is worth a visit even if you don’t indulge
in the popular, but pricy high tea. Outside, a bronze Emily Carr
along with her dog and monkey and one of BC’s iconic paint-
ers, greets people. Recently revamped, the hotel’s tearoom and
Palm Room with its magnificent stained glass ceiling glow with
Edwardian elegance. Shops and an arcade lead to the Victoria
Conference Centre with some outstanding totems. The sleek
structural arches remind me of a Renaissance church.
The formal entrance to the Legislature After exiting the hotel’s lobby, turn north and stroll up

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dog in front of the Empress Hotel

Inside Munro’s Books, one of Canada’s most famous independent bookstores, housed in a
former bank

specialty shops, clothing emporiums, with the best teas and pastries in the world.
bookstores and pubs. Munro’s Books is And while feeding our sweet tooth, we
a justly famous bookstore for its huge should visit Roger’s world-famous choc-
Inside the Legislature- the BC crest in stained selection; it’s elegantly housed in a former olates in its authentic 19th century setting.
bank. Lovely, hand-woven tapestries by Two former banks, impressive with their
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THE CHINESE INFLUENCE
A few blocks further north, you’ll find the
Gate of Harmonious Interest flanked by two
hand-carved stone lions—it’s the Fisgard Street
entrance to the oldest Chinatown in Canada
(the second oldest in North America after San
Francisco). The gate was constructed in 1981
as a “a permanent monument to mark the har-
mony of the multicultural society which all
Canadians enjoy.”
Between 1881-84, Victoria became a hub
for Chinese migrants with nearly 16,000 pass-
ing through to work on the Canadian Pacific
Railway. By 1900, about 3,000 Chinese lived
in this part of town, and ran schools, theatres,
shrines, opium factories and gambling dens.
Opium production, sale and export were legal.
Many buildings of the era remain and are high-
lighted with imperial gold and mandarin red
enamel. I love ambling among the curio shops,
herbalists and Asian grocery stores— their
juicy veggies displayed in crates on the side-
walks. Spreading my arms wide, I can finger
both walls of Fan Tan Alley—claimed to be
the narrowest street in Canada—which runs
between Pandora and Fisgard; it was once
home to a host of gambling dens but now fea-
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We especially enjoy Victoria’s outstanding variety of restau-
rants: the city claims to have the second highest number of
restaurants per capita in North America. Just about every type THE
of cuisine—in all price ranges—can be found strolling from
the Inner Harbour. Among the upscale, the Q at the Empress is LEGENDARY
known for great dining and is an oenophile’s delight. Il Terrazzo
on Johnson cooks Italian. There are many Japanese restaurants; EAGLE 6.7
our favourite is Ebizo on Broughton and we’ve gobbled dim
sum at Fisgard Street’s Don Mee. If you like tasty vegetarian
cuisine, you can’t go wrong at Rebar next to Bastion Square.
If your feet have walked enough, you can have a fun excur-
sion by taking a mini green-and-gold harbour ferry and whip
across the Harbour to Spinnaker’s Brewpub with its delecta-
ble microbrews (don’t use your dinghy—there’s no public
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ENJOYING THE SUNSHINE UP THE GORGE
We like to explore coves and harbours by dinghy which allows
us to get close to shore and look at things in greater detail. The
sinuous contours of Victoria Harbours invite such journeying.
We first skimmed across to eat at Barb’s famous fish-and-chips
at Fisherman’s Wharf where visitors from everywhere eat at pic-
nic tables while sparrows pick at crumbs around their feet (there
are other eating places here). You can also motor or paddle right
under the Victoria International Marina’s buildings and dine in
one of them—the Boom and Batten.
The next day, we used our inflatable dinghy to slowly wend
our way through the Upper Harbour and watched the cars zoom
overhead on the Johnson Street Bridge. We passed the Canoe
Brewpub, reconnoitered the Point Ellice Bridge, then pointed
northwest into the Gorge. Sneaking through the timbers of the The Marina in front of the Empress and the BC Legislature Building
Selkirk Trestle, we left the city centre behind seemingly entering
a broad, tranquil river, with undulating eel grass and other water
plants swaying in the weak current. At low tide, the Gorge is
shallow enough that a dinghy can ground in certain spots. Don’t
speed. Tree branches dangled from the home-studded shores and
a concert from unseen birds accompanied our peaceful mean-
der. We zigzagged on through to Portage Bay and then leisurely
retraced our trail.
In the late afternoon, I stepped back onto bustling Belleville
Street—one of Victoria’s oldest streets—and into the 19th cen-
tury. A horse-drawn carriage carrying a starry-eyed young couple
holding hands clip-clopped down the street. If it hadn’t been for
the cars zooming by, I might have spotted a bewhiskered captain
who’d just brought in a ship loaded with tea and china, or men
seeking their fortune in the British Columbian gold fields.
The Causeway Marina in front of the Empress

ENJOYING THE SUNSHINE UP THE GORGE SIDEBAR

Victoria Information and websites
Please check websites below and individual attractions during Covid restrictions. Across from the Empress, the
Visitor Information Centre dispenses walking maps, dining guides, guides to bike and kayak rentals, and other
useful information, such as visits to the Butchart Gardens.

[Link] [Link] offer good overviews of activities.

[Link] describes historic venues and tours.
[Link] lists attractions and events.

Marinas managed by the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, [Link]

Causeway, 30-amp power, showers at the Broughton Street Pier.
Ship Point, for larger yachts.
Wharf Street Public Wharf, 50-amp power, 1,780’ of dock space.

Other Marinas
Coast Harbourside Hotel Marina, [Link]/coast-victoria-hotel-and-marina-by-apa
Victoria International Marina for yachts 65 feet and more, [Link]
Victoria Harbour is a no discharge zone; pumpout at Fisherman’s Wharf, end of B dock.
Fuel: Victoria Marine Fuels Ltd., at Fisherman’s Wharf, [Link]

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VIA-MARA
“Wood” You Look at That…
Story & Photos By | Denise Miller

T
he Saint John River, located in New VIA-MARA’s current owners. Married The Gamblins had several boats prior
Brunswick, Canada, is world-re- in 1970, Dave, trained in engineering to the Trojan 42: a 14-foot runabout, a
nowned for its scenery and beauty technology and a successful serial entre- 19-foot cuddy cruiser, 28-foot Express
and is truly a mecca for boaters from all preneur and Barb, a lifelong teacher and Cruiser, a 31-foot Trojan Flybridge
over North America and beyond. The river administrator, are the glue that keeps Express cruiser, then like many boaters…
can be accessed via the Reversing Falls in VIA-MARA together. Once that task got a major case of “10 foot-itis” and were
Saint John Harbour and Bay of Fundy and got more time-consuming, the Gamblins on the hunt for their next vessel, a Trojan
it stretches 673 km long through the prov- retired happily and were able to dedicate 42.
ince of New Brunswick, into Quebec and more time to their boat and other hobbies, This did not come on a whim. A lot
Maine. Once known as the Wolastoq, the including flying. Dave and Barb also own of research and a “feeling” as Gamblin
system is revered, as are some of the ves- a private four-seat aircraft. Both have explained, caused the couple to save an
sels that traverse the rivers and tributaries; been volunteers with the Canadian Coast advertisement of the 42-foot Trojan from
none more so than the VIA-MARA. Guard Auxiliary for more than 35 years, the back page of a 1972 boating magazine.
You would be remiss if travelling Dave volunteers as an instructor with the The picture served as the incentive for a
between Saint John and Fredericton, you Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons and 10-year goal. Eight years later, they went
have not come upon the 1967 Trojan 42 still occasionally teaches the VHF Radio shopping for a Trojan 42 and the story
Flybridge Motor Yacht. Berthed at the course. The couple have no children, but continues.
Oromocto Boat Club, the VIA-MARA have had a succession of ship’s cats; the Ironically enough, the Gamblins ini-
is truly a sight to behold, towering over current kitty is Smokey. Neither came tially went to see VIA-MARA in Ontario
other boats. It comes with a story that is from boating families; they were deciding but passed her over at the time, due to the
equally compelling. between a cottage, RV, or boat, and do not fact the aft cabin in that particular boat
Dave and Barb Gamblin are regret the choice they made. had twin berths. They found another in

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Baltimore, MD, with the design they The Gamblins have enjoyed extensive they may have hit a whale. They returned
wanted, made an offer, and the offer was travel with their 42 Trojan including many home on one engine and made the deci-
accepted. However, the seller started excursions in the Bay of Fundy, Nova sion to repower both engines. This was
modifying the terms of the agreement, Scotia, and down the coast of the United the end of August. Dave ordered new twin
the broker had some discomfort about the States to places like Belfast, Maine and 454 (7.4 L) MerCruisers, MIE 340s. Upon
deal and returned their deposit. At that New York. Her full plaining hull gives their arrival, everything was ready to go
point, Dave and Barb took their 31 Trojan her fantastic sea ability with cruising and the new engines were running a mere
off the market and continued their search. speeds of 14-16 knots. The boat can eas- 11 hours later. Dipsticks and water pumps
That coming winter, as fate would have ily tow a water skier and is able to tow were modified to fit and within two weeks
it, brought them back to the VIA-MARA. large boats that have encountered issues of going down with a broken engine, they
During that time, Dave did some research - and has done so as part of the couple’s were back on the water and put in enough
and realized he could convert the aft cabin volunteer work with the Canadian Coast hours to complete the break-in time on the
to the double berth layout they preferred, Guard Auxillary. Prior to retirement, the new engines just in time for haul out that
and VIA-MARA was purchased in Port Gamblins both had busy careers and lit- October. Dave credits the well-thought-out
Credit, Ontario, in March 1981. After sea tle time for downtime due to mechanical design of the Trojan 42 that enabled seam-
trials and surveys, they started the 1,340 issues, so they have extra shafts, props, less removal of the engines through a fac-
nautical mile trip home and on May 30th, ignition parts and such to ensure every tory roof hatch without much hassle at all.
13 days later, VIA-MARA arrived at her minute on the water counts. Perhaps it is the maintenance schedule
new homeport in Oromocto, welcomed One such issue occurred on a trip out of the VIA-MARA – that Dave describes
by friends ready to celebrate the arrival of on the Bay of Fundy. The boat, origi- as “rigorous” – that keeps it in its current
what was likely one of the largest boats on nally powered by twin Ford 427s, broke stellar condition. Be it the exterior or run-
the river system at that time. a connecting rod. Barb thought at the time ning gear, nothing is left to chance. Some

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The saloon with the spacious and very original galley in the
background

The saloon with the original Trojan table now adjusted to coffee table The aft master stateroom that was converted to a double berth
height

of the maintenance that the Gamblins to keep the factory look. Finally, a local that Dave took on himself. Using his own
do religiously includes oil changes and company, Flyer Products, sourced just the design, he upgraded to a new Blue Sea
filters, done once a season or after 80 to product they needed; one without the foam panel that swings out 90 degrees. Discreet
90 running hours. Fluids are checked at backing so it could be attached to a wood in its placement but affording easy access,
regular intervals and the impressive, car- structure. There was no fast way to do it rivals that of most newer boats on the
peted engine room allows easy access to this daunting job, which required hidden market today. Much the same can be said
check belts, pumps and such. Another seams and special fittings. But, the added for the addition of air conditioning: a
major part of the maintenance plan is that time allowed for proper cleaning, reseal- new MarinAire 16,000 BTU system that
every season, an oil sample is sent away ing, vacuuming, and the addition of new will run off a 15-amp breaker, which is
to get Spectra Tested. This analyzes the LED lighting that is vintage in appearance what many clubs in the area are limited
engine oil for trace wear metals, water, but much more efficient. Beacon Marine to. Even the venting system panels that
coolant, or other foreign entities, provid- in the United States specializes in old were sourced or constructed keep the
ing an early warning for signs of prema- Timber Trojans and was able to source fit- vintage look consistent throughout the
ture engine wear. The dependable Velvet tings, and other items including a new/old boat. Everything in this boat works as it
Drive transmissions are original. Dave Trojan flag that proudly adorns the boat. should, right down to the original autopi-
describes them as “old but doing great” The roomy galley still has the original lot. During the Gamblin’s travels, people
with clean oil and maintenance to seals. Princess Stove that gives it that retro look. commonly approach the boat to run their
Interior-wise the Gamblins take a bal- An upgraded 2-way fridge four years ago hands down her hull. They are usually in
anced approach to upgrades for conve- was necessary, but is complimented by awe of the condition and finish and find
nience, comfort, and efficiency, but they custom wood trim that makes it look like it incredible that she is a wooden boat –
are very careful not to take away from it was always there. The cupboard area let alone from the 1960s. A lot of credit
the original look of the boat. One major has a versatile set-up with a lazy susan goes to maintenance, especially storage.
upgrade five years in the making were and pull-out banquet table. The saloon has VIA-MARA is stored in her own boat-
the new headliners. As many boat owners a stock Trojan table that was built espe- house. Years ago, the couple purchased
know, even newer headliners tend to fade, cially for this boat, which converts from old railway tracks from another club.
sag, and look dated with age. Finding the a coffee table size to a complete dining Dave designed a custom cradle not unlike
proper white vinyl with small, perforated room table in a few easy steps. the factory shipping cradle, to move her
holes was a difficult task, but necessary The electrical panel is another project onto the tracks which lead from the boat

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and equipment

The special boathouse and cradle that preserves VIA-MARA in such Moored out in the moonlight
excellent condition

yard into the building in Lower St Mary’s. This facilitates the move into
her off-season home. It takes four able-bodied volunteers and some heavy • 1967 Trojan 42 FBMY built in Elkton,
equipment to get this done annually, but it pays off in dividends. The storage Maryland, USA
allows for Dave and Barb to work on the boat in the off-season. The boat is • Length of hull – 42 feet 5 inches plus swim
essentially painted every four years and one would question whether the fin- platform etc. Overall length about 45 feet
ish is wood or ‘glass due to its pristine condition. The teak deck and railings with a 14-foot, 10-inch beam. Dry weight
are in outstanding condition. 28,000 lbs.
As time rolls on, the voyages stay closer to home, and the inevitable ques- • Main drives – Twin MIE 454, 7.4 L MerCruisers
tion is asked. Dave’s own words sum it up nicely: • Genset – 6.5 MCCK Onan
“I always wished to have something different than others, and in the Notable additions – A/C, laptop navigation
words of another Trojan 42 owner, “It’s a good boat that does most every- systems with repeater, backup camera, hour
thing reasonably well”. meters, fire suppression system in engine
“A boat is a collection of compromises, and the right compromises for you room.
become the right boat for you. It worked out and VIA-MARA has exceeded Cool fact – In 1985, Prince Andrew was
our expectations. We have cruised her a lot, and she seems to attract people aboard for a cruise while a guest of the city of
wherever we take her. The wood construction, once common, is now rare Fredericton. It has been said this is the only
and only seen with custom-built boats”. time a private vessel was utilized for a Royal
“There have been very few vessels I would trade her for and all these Visit in Canada. The Gamblins have a thank
years later, if I did not have her, I would want her. Faster than most, the hull you letter from Buckingham Palace in a scrap-
is easily driven, has a good ride and can flatten most seas you would not book with lots of details.
want to be out in. We have had thoughts about upgrading, but the longer we
have her, the harder it will be to let her go. The day will come, it’s getting To see a 50 photo Slide Show tour of VIA-
closer all the time, and we are NOT looking forward to it. I hope we can find MARA, follow this link: [Link]/
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Art Director PAUL M. RELLINGER, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, THE PORT HOLE

Vanessa Schmidt

Graphic Designer
As I read NAO Don Macintosh’s contribu- A membership vote on the proposed dues
Nour Bawab tion featured in this edition of The Port increase will be on the table at this fall’s
Hole, three words in particular exploded AGM. In the meantime, take some time to
Proofreaders off the page: quality of life. ponder what CPS-ECP has brought you and,
Louise White, SN
Donald Macintosh
of relevance here, your quality of life.
That’s really the goal, isn’t it? Finding
Photographer those moments that are special to you, the Based on what we all know now, it’s safe
Don Butt, AP things that bring you joy, and doing what to say Don has no issue with coming up
Published 6 times per year: February, you can to make them a regular part of ZLWKWRFRYHUWKHˉUVW&36(&3GXHV
April, May, June, October, December, Copy your routine as opposed to the exception. increase in close to 10 years. In fact, I’m
deadline is ten weeks prior to publication. As Don so clearly expresses, his quality of willing to bet he feels guilty for having so
Editorial copy and correspondence should life features as a major component his in- much fun, for having gained so much, for
be sent to theporthole@[Link]
volvement with CPS-ECP. VROLWWOHˉQDQFLDORXWOD\
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Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons to the latest courses in boating navigation or national staff authority but my jaw will
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theporthole@[Link] spawned. He says those relationships have ECP has enriched the quality of life for
[Link] brought him “unique role models” and, as a thousands upon thousands of members,
bonus, produced “some riotous occasions.” past and present. Who’s willing to give that
up for the sake of 15 cents a week? Some
At the risk of the entire tree coming down perhaps but most?
on me, I’m going to go out on a limb and
boldly suggest that Don’s experience is We should always be evaluating what’s im-
shared, to varying degrees, by most all portant to us, what’s key to maintaining our
CPS-ECP members. After all, there has to quality of life, and what cost we’re will-
EHDQRQJRLQJEHQHˉWWRRQHȠVDIˉOLDWLRQ ing to pay, in sweat equity or hard cash or
with any club or organization. It’s the mag- both, to keep it a part of our lives. As such,
net that keeps pulling us back. ,LPSORUHHDFKRI\RXWRUHˊHFWRQZKDW
your CPS-ECP membership has brought to
So what’s my point? Good question. Some- \RXUOLIH,ȠPFRQˉGHQWWKDW\RXȠOOˉQGWKLV
times I ask myself that as well. decision is really no decision at all.

Well, in this same edition, you’ll read Chief As always, your contributions to The Port
Commander Peter Bolton’s well-reasoned Hole are sought. Email your articles and
rationale for a proposed CPS-ECP mem- photos to me directly at:
bership dues increase. He answers the communication-chair@[Link]
anticipated “Why now?” question as well and/or to theporthole@[Link] J
as breaks down what the real cost of the
increase is. Are you sitting down? It’s about
$8 annually.

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SAME GREAT VALUE FOR PENNIES A DAY
- BY PETER BOLTON, SN, CHIEF COMMANDER CPS-ECP

For all that has changed over Since 2012, all this value has come members’ way upon pay-
the close to 154 years since ment of a $52 annual fee - $1 a week. The breakdown has seen
Confederation, one undeniable $37 of that go towards the national operational budget with
truth remains intact: there is the remainder going directly to the squadrons and districts.
something uniquely special Here’s a challenge for you. Name something – anything - that
about being Canadian. hasn’t risen in cost since 2012. We’re as stumped as you are.
Further, according to Bank of Canada figures, $37 in 2012 is the
So, it follows that there’s equivalent of $42.40 in today’s money.
something both compelling
and satisfying about belong- The ongoing challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic has put a
ing to an organization that has at its core like-minded Cana- strain on CPS-ECP’s ability to cover the normal expenditures for
dians. our not-for-profit existence. Assuming the retention of 12,500
members, membership fees pay for about 70 percent of our
Since 1938, Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons – Escadrilles day-to-day expenses. Combine that with a marked declined in
Canadiennes de Plaisance (CPS-ECP) has been that unifying revenue from in-person course sales as people pivot and adapt
not-for-profit organization for thousands of Canadians coast-to- to taking online courses and the picture is clear: CPS-ECP’s
coast-to-coast; the tie that binds being a shared commitment continued viability is reliant on a membership fee increase.
to, and advocacy for, boating safety and on-water courtesy.
In the meantime, we respectfully ask that you reflect on what
As a CPS-ECP member, or as someone who is seeking member- your CPS-ECP membership has brought you and, by extension,
ship, you are wise to ask yourself ‘What’s in it for me?’ yours over the years – the safety and navigational training,
and the peace of mind and confidence that has brought; the
For sure there are benefits, from simple and full access to any discounts you’ve tapped into; the lifelong friendships that you
one of a number of boating-related courses to sizable wal- have been blessed to make; and your affiliation with an orga-
let-relieving discounts on a number of boating products and nization for Canadians created by Canadians.
services (visit [Link]
member-benefits/ for an up-to-date list). Let’s start the conversation now before you vote at October’s
national AGM. We value your time and welcome your comments.
Still, intangibles, such as the above-noted bond between
like-minded Canadian boaters, must be added to the equation Send comments to theporthole@[Link]. Watch for feed-
to get a full sense of the value of your CPS-ECP membership. back in monthly issues of On Board. 
That’s on top of the many cherished friendships made and
those yet to be nurtured. NAO Don Macintosh has said it best:
“My CPS-ECP friendships have provided me with unique role
models, social support and some riotous occasions.”

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BY HER SIDE: CPS-ECP MEMBERS IN THE
SWIM OF THINGS
- BY ANNE TAYLOR, AP, PAST COMMANDER, NORTH BAY POWER AND SAIL SQUADRON

Marathon swimmer Marilyn Korzekwa wanted to swim across “It’s amazing. This is a lady from southern Ontario who’s willing
Lake Nipissing in Ontario in 2020. to come up and swim Lake Nipissing. She’s willing to do that
to support special needs kids here in North Bay, in our area.”
The 63-year-old Hamilton psychiatrist had swum some of the Taylor added the extra money will help the Trackers create
most difficult bodies of water in the world, including the English more memories for its participants.
Channel, setting records along the way.
“We have kids who we take kicking and screaming onto a ski
In 2019, Marilyn contacted Andrew Taylor, North Bay Power and hill, literally. After six weeks, we take them kicking and scream-
Sail Squadron’s administrative officer, looking for boaters to ing off the ski hill because they don’t want to stop."
help with her swim. She then met with Rick, Anne and Andres
Taylor, all NBPSS members, as well as boater Jim Mainville in Taylor said he hoped that Korzekwa’s swim will also help spread
North Bay, to discuss possible routes and dates. They decided awareness about the Trackers.
the best and safest route for the boats and swimmer was from
Campbells Bay at the mouth of the French River across Lake But then COVID-19 hit and Marilyn was not able to access
Nipissing to Marathon Beach on the North Bay waterfront – a swimming pools or beaches, losing two and a half months of
swim of 28 kilometres. training. Due to the late start, the swim was postponed to late
August with weather and water conditions being the deter-
They also discussed which organizations could benefit from mining factor.
any donations received from the swim. An avid skier, Korzekwa
decided to use the swim to fundraise for the Nipissing Trackers, Also as a result of the pandemic, the two boat captains, Rick
a free downhill ski program run out of Laurentian Ski Hill in Taylor and Jim Mainville, kept their 30-foot boats and dinghies
North Bay for special needs children that is supported by the in dry dock for the year. We sent out appeals for boats and cap-
Nipissing Association for Disabled Youth (NADY). tains. As a result, Andy Geseron and Tim Shurgour of the North
Bay Power and Sail Squadron (NBPSS) stepped up, providing
In February 2020, Korzekwa spent the day in North Bay skiing boats and dinghies to help Korzekwa with her swim.
with the Nipissing Trackers. Rick Taylor is the former coordi-
nator of the Nipissing Trackers program. He was touched that NADY spearheaded the donation logistics of the swim, with
Korzekwa had chosen to swim for the Trackers. NADY president Jim Stewart getting help from the City of North

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Bay to welcome Korzekwa to Marathon Beach. Stewart was what happened so close to shore under the darkness of night
touched by the volunteers who stepped up to assist in the swim. “Three different people ended up in the water. One was in the
kayak and it ended up filling up with water so the rear boat
“The community itself is phenomenal. It is evident every time brought him aboard. At the same time that was happening,
we have anything to do with the Trackers that the community one of the dinghies with the solo swim official flipped over
really comes together. It leaves me speechless.” so the lead boat had to rescue her and let the wind take the
dinghy. Because of the waves it was quite a challenge to get
Korzekwa and the team left the North Bay government dock her on board.”
on September 2, 2020 around 5:30 a.m. She started the swim
at the beautiful sand beach of Campbells Bay near the French The second dinghy also flipped over but the rear boat was
River at approximately 7:15 a.m. The weather started out with able to tie it to the stern and tow it to shore upside down. All
a bit of rain and the lake lived up to its reputation for being an equipment and gear on both dinghies was lost including the
unpredictable and sometimes dangerous lake. camera with photos chronicling the day.

As they were heading towards the Goose Islands, the winds Ending the swim was the right thing to do as it became a
started to pick up. When Korzekwa reached Cross Point, the safety issue. It could have easily been a tale of tragedy when
wind was coming from all directions. It was so cold with the the swim suddenly turned into a rescue mission of the dinghies
wind and the rain blowing. She was fighting three to four foot and kayak.
waves that were really hard on her shoulders. It died down for
a period but started up again. Although Korzekwa didn’t finish the swim, as far as the orga-
nizers were concerned, she did finish.
The winds were strong enough to cause two dinghies and a
kayak, part of the flotilla that had been guiding her since the “With the conditions that were thrown at me, it was certainly
morning, to capsize, sending people into the cold dark water. international calibre. I was having flashbacks to the English
The waves were at times up to 10 feet and the winds were up to Channel between the high waves and the winds and the cold,”
65 kilometres an hour for the last two hours. These conditions said Korzekwa, who is considering tackling the lake again this
were not in the forecast and the storm came out of nowhere. summer.
After 15 hours of swimming, the combination of powerful winds
and strong choppy waves ended Korzekwa’s attempt to com- The lost dinghy was located the next day in the daylight down
plete her swim of the lake. She was within two kilometres of the shoreline. A month later, a Good Samaritan, Nicole Simard,
shore when the swim was called off. found the lost camera. Anne Taylor was able to meet up with
Marilyn to get it back to her.
Organizers Anne Taylor AP and Rick Taylor AP and the shore
crew, as well as a crowd on shore with some out of town peo- Proceeds from the swim will go from NADY to the Nipissing
ple, waited at the beach. When the sun set, they could see the Trackers to provide downhill skiing lessons to children with
boat lights but then the lights would disappear with the wind disabilities. Donations to the swim can be made at [Link].
and high waves. Geseron, captain of the lead boat, explained ca. Reference “swim” on your donation. 

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PLACE HERE – PAUL M. RELLINGER, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, THE PORT HOLE

The Port Hole remains a most effective vehicle for getting ȩ'RQRWXVHˌDVKLQGD\OLJKW
the word out nationally on CPS-ECP programs and, by • Test the camera to understand what you need to add or
extension, members’ involvement in those initiatives. eliminate from the settings.
• Take several shots until you’re happy with the result.
I encourage you to take full advantage of my invitation
to submit your articles and images for publication. I’ll Camera
cross the T’s and dot the I’s but otherwise will alter little, • Turn on grid view.
if anything, of your contributions. As I’ve preached since • Use the rule of thirds (framing your image on the grid).
I came ashore here in fall 2019, this is your publication, • Use your camera strap or tripod to reduce motion blur.
not mine. • If you’re shooting in the dark, consider using longer
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FUEL FOR THOUGHT: NOTHING MUNDANE
ABOUT FILLING UP - BY JEFF EVANS, SARNIA POWER AND SAIL SQUADRON

In 1978, my summer job was at a marina in Port Severn, So would you think I learned an important lesson that day?
Ontario. Fast forward 30 years and my family are aboard our 36-foot
Sea Ray having cruised from Goderich on Lake Huron to
Amongst other duties, I was a dockhand assisting boaters Tobermory en route to the North Channel. I had fueled the
needing gas, pump-outs and overnight slips. I had a great boat in Goderich prior and topped up in Tobermory on arrival.
time serving locals and transients cruising the Trent-Severn At both locations, I smelled gasoline fumes shortly after fuel-
Waterway. In addition, spending a summer pumping gasoline ing but could not pinpoint the source. While crawling around
provided a firsthand education as to the risks when fueling the bilge, I noticed both fill hoses feeding the gasoline from
boats. It drove home the need to pay attention to what seems the deck fittings to the fuel tanks were cracked and there
a mundane task. was a slight sheen on one hose. Fortunately there was no
liquid pooling. I immediately shut down all systems on the
I remember one speedboat arrived at the dock and the owner boat and the family went shopping while I quickly sourced
asked me to fill it up rather than a specific amount. He then a new hose from a local facility. We were able to continue
proceeded into the store. The filler cap was in the centre our holiday, albeit a little shaken from our experience.
of the forward deck with the fuel tank below. To fuel, I lay
across the bow and proceeded filling. As I was pumping gas, Our current boat has diesel engines and I continue to inspect
I listened for the telltale whistling from the vent or the auto the fuel fill hoses each spring as part of preventative main-
shutoff of the nozzle to know when full. tenance. This spring I noticed they are due for replacement
soon and have been added to my job list. I recommend you
After a short while, the boat owner returned to the dock and take five minutes and inspect your hoses today.
became very agitated as I had already put more gasoline into
the boat than the tank held. I stopped the pump and checked Epilogue: Back to 1978, later that summer, a boat at the adja-
inside the boat as to where the fuel was going. We noticed cent marina exploded while at the fuel dock. I remember the
gas running down the carpeted cockpit into the aft bilge. sound and the black plume that rose from the marina. The
boat operator had not used their blowers prior to starting
Some quick decisions needed to be made and we towed the the engine. Fortunately, the operator’s injuries were mini-
boat away from the docks and anchored it a safe distance mal, but it was a dramatic example of the risk taken when
away while emergency services were called. Fortunately, the bypassing the use of blowers.
fuel did not ignite. I went off shift prior to the boat being
recovered but learned afterwards that the cause of the leak There is nothing mundane about fueling your boat. 
was a split in the fuel filler hose feeding the gasoline from
the deck fitting into the tank below. > Photos courtesy of Buchanan Marine Appraisal

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MY CPS-ECP STORY: A NAUTICAL CLOSE
CALL OPENED THE DOOR
- BY DONALD MACINTOSH, NAO, CPS-ECP

For 50 years, crossing from the mainland to our island cot- After taking the course, I volunteered for all manner of
tage was a regular event. CPS-ECP tasks and activities. One after the other there were
consecutive roles – newsletter editor, course instructor and
Neither the hour of the day or night nor the weather – clear, many other positions. Twenty years later, I am very grateful
calm or stormy – deterred the two-mile crossing. Cross- for my being a member of CPS-ECP.
ing the open lake was a common occurrence from April
to December. Most often the crossing was routine, save As a CPS-ECP member, I’ve learned plenty about boats and
for one trip. boating. As a volunteer, I’ve met many similarly interested
people, often from other squadrons and districts as well as
Late in the season, it was raining and nightfall was immi- from across the country. There have been many different
QHQW7KHUHZHUHˋYHRIXVLQWKHIDPLO\ERDWD*UHZ SURMHFWVDQGHYHQWVDOOERDWRUERDWLQJUHODWHG5HˌHFWLQJ
hardtop with a deep V hull. Its ample dead rise made it a now, it has been simply good fun.
serious rough water boat.
Additionally, over the years, there have been many CPS-
We were travelling with the wind, plowing repeatedly into (&3IULHQGV6TXDGURQGLVWULFWDQG$*0HYHQWVZHUHIXQ
moderate sized waves. For protection the camper top and and enjoyable. Many times I was invited aboard all manner
side curtains were in place. There were life jackets for all, of other members' boats, both sail and power, large and
and the running lights and windscreen wipers were on. small. The largest boat was the 110-foot Prescotont and
the smallest boat was a 12-foot ‘rubber duck.’ Both were
I was at the helm. The throttle was at about half as my thrilling rides for much different reasons.
elderly parents were aboard. Stowed away was a moderate
amount of food for the weekend with only a little luggage. By being a CPS-ECP member, there have been, and still are,
Despite the rain and the windblown spray the island's land- many learning moments and an equal number of wonderful
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from the boathouse. Almost there! each experience was valuable in one way or another.

Suddenly a small open boat appeared. It was approaching CPS-ECP has provided me various ways to support worthy
rapidly on the port quarter. It was very close and running FDXVHV7KDWLQWXUQKDVEHQHˋWWHGP\TXDOLW\RIOLIHDV
at a high rate of knots. Quickly pulling the helm hard over well as my community. Such things are very important to
to starboard and pulling back on the throttle caused our me.
boat to turn very sharply before it settled.
My CPS-ECP friendships have provided me with unique
As the open boat, without running lights, raced across our role models, social support and some riotous occasions. I
course it was less than a boat length from our bow. The two believe this to be a two-way street. My sense of voluntarism
people aboard, their heads down, kept right on their track. is very rewarding, helping keep me focused while providing
Unbelievably it did not slow down. It was, and remains, PHZLWKDFOHDUDQGGHˋQLQJSXUSRVH
an absolute certainty neither the driver nor the passenger
were remotely aware of how narrowly a serious boating With this well in mind, I wholeheartedly encourage all
accident had been averted. The following week I signed manner of boaters to not just become a CPS-ECP member
up for CPS-ECP's Basic Boating course. but to also become actively engaged by volunteering. J

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ONLINE COURSE INSTRUCTION: WE’VE
COME A LONG WAY INDEED
- BY BRIAN REIS, DEO, GEORGIAN TRENT DISTRICT AND SEO, OWEN SOUND SQUADRON

Wendy and I joined Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons in then visited the Kitchener Squadron weekly for its ‘Junior
1977, just a year after our hometown Stratford Squadron Navigator’ course.
had been formed by a small group of local boating enthu-
siasts. In 1989, Wendy and I retired to the Bruce Peninsula and
joined the Owen Sound Squadron. Shortly after, I was back
If you were a boater in those days, belonging to Canadian in front of a class of ‘Boating’ students. For a few years, we
Power Squadrons, as it was known then, was considered an used the Wiarton Airport as a satellite instruction centre in
KRQRXUDQGGHˋQLWHO\DPXVW7KHHQWU\OHYHOFRXUVHZDV DGGLWLRQWRDKLJKVFKRROLQ2ZHQ6RXQG,QWKDWˋUVW\HDU
ȡ%RDWLQJȢDQGWKHELEOHIRUWKHFRXUVHZDV*DUWK*ULIˋWKȢV with two instruction centres, we registered 23 ‘Boating’
%RDWLQJ,Q&DQDGDDWHUULˋFERRNWKDWZRXOGEHDVUHOHYDQW students in Owen Sound and 14 in Wiarton for a nice total
today as it was then if a chapter on electronic navigation of thirty-seven students. However, change was in the air,
aids was added. and not long after, we were starting to see student regis-
trations slip a bit.
In addition, many instructors would make reference to
Chapman’s Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Han- The Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) had been intro-
GOLQJ*36ZDVXQNQRZQWKHQEXW/RUDQ&ZDVVWDUWLQJWR duced and as far as many new boaters were concerned,
come into use as a navigation aid for recreational boating. WKH3&2&VDWLVˋHGWKHLUQHHGV&RPSXWHUVZHUHˋQGLQJ
However, for the most part, dead reckoning, supported by their way into most homes, and portable tablets and smart-
FRPSDVVEHDULQJVWRˋ[DSRVLWLRQZDVWKHRUGHURIWKHGD\ phones were becoming everybody’s standard equipment.
To no one’s surprise, a study commissioned by CPS-ECP
Even for a small but very active start-up squadron like indicated that younger people had found a quicker, easier
Stratford, we were averaging 12 to 15 enthusiastic stu- way to get knowledge without having to sit in a classroom
dents in the ‘Boating’ class in those early days. Everybody for 10 weeks or so. So, led by then NEO Carolyn Reid, CPS-
enjoyed the course and looked forward to those once-a- ECP launched itself into the world of online course delivery
week get-togethers in class with fellow boaters. I started
instructing in 1978, and was still taking courses myself, so VOiP or Voice Over Internet Protocol, a system that pro-
within a short time I had passed ‘Advanced Piloting’ and vides voice communication via the Internet, was developed

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in the late 1990s and has become a most important plat- the guidance of ANEO Eric Phinney, head of our Outreach
form for online meetings, instruction and many other uses. Committee, the country is divided into two basic regions,
For many years now, it has been the prime instruction and with online activity for squadrons in the west being coor-
mass meeting platform for CPS-ECP. GLQDWHGE\%DUU\6PLWKLQ3ULQFH*HRUJH%&DQGLQWKH
east, by Tom Beaver in Ottawa.
0\ˋUVWIRUD\LQWRRQOLQHLQVWUXFWLRQZDVVHYHQRUHLJKW
years ago teaching a ‘Weather’ course using a PowerPoint Our courses are being mounted on the Moodle LMS (Learn-
slide presentation I had put together. Other than a few mi- ing Management System) and students have access to the
nor technical glitches, it worked very well. I took another system 24 hours a day. It’s all there: the material from the
step and did the same thing with a couple of ‘Boating 2’ student manual, links to tutorial videos and access to the
and then ‘Boating 3’ courses. examination that is marked as the student works through it.
Each student is assigned a tutor from his or her local area,
There have been some misgivings about students miss- and all students meet weekly as a group with the instructor
ing out on the social interaction that comes with a live to discuss any problems as well as go through a set of review
classroom course but I am happy to say that has not been questions and answers. If squadrons just want to instruct
an issue. I try to keep online sessions as informal as pos- online courses locally, that is also encouraged.
sible, let the students discuss and ask questions amongst
themselves, and I relate personal experiences of my own Fortunately all this was in place and running when
GD\VDVDVKLSȢVRIˋFHUWKDWDUHUHOHYDQWWRWKHFRXUVH,ȢP COVID-19 restrictions came along. We urge squadrons
instructing. that are a little shy about online delivery to join the ev-
er-growing crowd. It’s easy. I personally love it. I encourage
From those earlier days, we can look at how CPS-ECP on- any reader thinking of taking a CPS-ECP course to join us
line instruction has evolved to going Canada wide. Under online for the fun. J
BOATSENSE: LESSONS AND YARNS FROM A
MARINE WRITER’S LIFE AFLOAT
PUBLISHED BY SEAPOINT BOOKS + MEDIA LLC, 2019 | 117 PAGES, $22.95
- BY BRUCE CONRON, FRENCHMAN’S BAY POWER AND SAIL SQUADRON

The intent of this book athwartships at bow and stern. Try hard to make the boat
is not to emulate Sea hit something because that’s what wind and tide will try
Sense (1972), Richard to do. Then you’ll know if your lines are set up right. And
Henderson’s classic it’s good entertainment for the neighbours.”
on seamanship and
all matters to do with The book’s stiff, glossy pages will resist wear and tear and
life afloat. Rather it’s stand up well over a number of seasons’ reading below deck.
a brief elaboration of
Doug Logan’s (picture above) creed about boating, partic- Doug Logan has been managing editor, technical editor and ex-
ularly but not exclusively aboard sailboats. ecutive editor of Sailing World, webmaster for Cruising World,
contributing editor of Powerboat Reports, editor-in-chief of
That creed or attitude (he would probably wince if I called Practical Sailor, and senior editor for the websites of the Boat
it his philosophy) might be summed up best by the fol- Group. He has written hundreds of articles, and edited dozens
lowing sentiment highlighted in the introduction: “If your of books about boats, sailing, and the sea. He lives in Stony
idea of a comfortable boat is one with air-conditioning, a Creek, Connecticut. J
washer-dryer, satellite TV, and a generator that needs to
run for hours a day, we’re of very different mindsets. You
might think of me as some sort of hair-shirted masochist,
and I might think of you as…exactly the same thing. Clearly,
we solicit our pain from different ends of the spectrum.”
You will gather the drift of his thinking from a few of the
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Bucket and Not Your Mom’s Kitchen, for example. There’s
a nice breezy conversational tone to the writing; excellent
writing that does not sermonize and is touched with a win-
ning, self-deprecating sense of humour.

For example, about seamanship and the necessity of having

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constant, low-grade paranoia that comes from having met
Murphy many times.”

Another passage I fancy is Logan’s thoughts while out

on his Laser one late fall day: “The boat didn’t have to be
trimmed perfectly and I didn’t have to think furiously about
my next move. What I noticed, but without any particular
sense of urgency, was that wonderful dynamic of the wind
ˌXLGDQGWKHZDWHUˌXLGDQGWKHUHVSRQVLYHERDWPRYLQJ
between them.”

Interspersed throughout the chapters are ten “technical

sidebars” in shaded boxes, each one an informative lesson
about the boat’s nature, performance and care. One I’ll copy
and mount near the companionway is entitled Checklist
For Leaving the Boat. After tying bow, stern and spring
lines correctly, don’t leave it at that. Logan advises you “to
lay hold of that gunwale and haul away, forward, aft and

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SAIL REVIEW

DUFOUR
TWO BECOME ONE
530
By | Zuzana Prochazka

F
rench sailboat builder, Dufour Dufour cruiser, with a plumb bow, a hard and performance (9’ 1”).
Yachts, has, for a long time now, chine that builds interior volume, and a The 9/10s fractional rig has a tapered,
marketed two lines: Performance low coachroof. But below the waterline, deck-stepped Z-Spar mast and double aft-
and Grand Large – the first was speedy and the 530 has the same rudder and keel as swept spreaders. The mainsail can be fully
the second swanky (read: comfort-laden). Dufour’s performance models and despite battened or furling and although an over-
Their new launch, however, refuses to the boat’s 16-foot beam, there’s a single lapping genoa is available, the best sail
be pigeonholed. It’s a type of hybrid that rudder which is a departure from most of plan for short-handed sailing would be the
debuted in Dusseldorf last year and then today’s design thinking. self-tacking jib with a Code 0 attached to
made its way across the Atlantic. Is this a the sprit.
strategy shift for Dufour and is it likely to CONSTRUCTION
bring two markets together successfully? The construction includes a solid fibre- CHOICES
We tested one mid-pandemic to find out. glass hull with an integrated structural There are three versions offered with
grid topped by an infused deck. The the rig, keel and some deck features
DESIGN bow is blunt and the drop-down transom changing depending on your choice. The
Dufour stuck with their well-tested is snub, maximizing waterline length. “Easy” version is fairly bare-bones and is
design team of Felci Yacht Design. Maybe Below the waterline, there’s a choice of destined for charter. The “Ocean” inter-
that’s why the 530 still looks like a typical three keels, shoal (6’ 4”), standard (7’ 5”), pretation is for distance cruising and has

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By placing the galley forward, Dufour has placed the saloon aft, maximizing the space at full beam.

the standard mast and a choice of keel

depth. Finally, the “Performance” version
is targeted at the club or offshore racer and
comes with a taller mast that adds a third
set of spreaders and the nine-foot keel.
Experienced cruisers may opt for this ver-
sion as well.

ON DECK
With this new model, Dufour’s focus
was the on-deck experience. When sail-
ing, everything is within easy reach. The
optional German-style mainsheet leads
back to two primary winches near the
wheels. Two more winches for the jib
sheets are on the cockpit coaming and hal-
yard winches are on the cabin top near the
companionway. All winches can be made
electric and all lines are led aft. Galley - In the 530, Dufour continues with their signature split galley that creates a bit of
The cockpit is large, A-shaped and separation and privacy for the master stateroom forward and allows multiple cooks to work
simultaneously.
fairly standard for Dufour. Twin helm sta-
tions are set on sexy, minimalist pedestals and still not miss any of the happy hour my own. It didn’t disappoint.
with 12-inch Raymarine HybridTouch festivities in the cockpit. There’s also the
MFDs. Engine controls are to starboard standard centerline table that can hold an ACCOMMODATIONS
and are mounted on the pedestal, which is optional refrigerator, or it can be removed Below, there’s a choice of up to 6 cabins
ideal when docking and needing to keep entirely on the performance version. But (plus a skipper cabin in the bow) and 2-4
your eyes up and forward instead of star- there’s a fun new feature here too in the heads which is a “pack ‘em in” version
ing down at your knees. form of an optional sunbed between the that charterers will love. However, our test
As is typical on a Dufour, there’s the wheels. It’s the place to lounge, because boat was set up for proper owner cruising
optional outdoor galley where the chef can you’re in the center of the action but still with the master in the bow and two cabins
stand and cook outside on the plancha grill out of the way and I immediately made it aft. That left an open, uncluttered saloon

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 SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE:
75 hp

LENGTH OVERALL: 53’ 6”

BEAM: 16’ 3”
DRAFT: 6’ 4” – 9’ 1”
DISPLACEMENT: 39,184 lbs.
SAIL AREA: 1,345 sq. ft.
FUEL/WATER CAPACITY: 116/179
GALLONS
DESIGNER: Felci Yacht Design
BUILDER: Dufour Yachts, La Rochelle,
France
PRICE: $550,000 USD AS TESTED IN
USA
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Years ago, Dufour introduced the concept of the transom galley with the ability to grill outside
and keep heat and cooking odors out of the boat itself.

Up to 6 cabins may be spec’d - some with split bunks to accommodate The master stateroom has an ample bed with cushioned cutaway
guests or kids corners, his and hers overhead hatches, and a split head that
maximizes space in this posh cabin.

in the middle with a U-shaped dinette to value and that holds true with this hybrid wide-open-throttle, we motored 8.2 knots
port and an L-shaped lounge to starboard version as well. Our test boat was outfitted and 3,000 rpm on flat water. A more real-
so there were two distinct spaces where to with a few extras including air condition- istic cruising speed is around seven knots
relax. ing, genset, outdoor galley, electronics and 2500 rpm.
Still present is Dufour’s signature split and more. Add commissioning, bottom The boat responds quickly from a
galley that slips in between the master paint, delivery and a few other goodies, standstill as the prop pushes water directly
stateroom and the saloon. Besides provid- and the as-tested price was $550,000 US. over the single rudder. A bow thruster will
ing separation and privacy for the owners, be welcome on this big boat to get in and
there’s another reason why having the gal- TEST TIME out of tight spaces.
ley forward works well. It pushes the spa- Test day arrived with blustery winds of
cious saloon aft to the point of maximum 15-20 knots which was perfect for a boat CONCLUSION
beam. If you can resist loading this model of this size. We glided along at 8.2 knots Big boats aren’t always what they’re
up with extra cabins, you’ll even get an in 20 knots of true breeze at 50 degrees cracked up to be and weighing down a
aft-facing nav desk and you’ll still feel apparent wind angle. When we cracked performance hull with a cruising layout
like it’s a palace below. The overall fit and off to 110 degrees, we kept up a speed of and loads of gear doesn’t really work.
finish are quite up-market for a production 6.5 in 16 knots of wind. Other builders have tried this with their
boat and there are clever stowage details Standard auxiliary power is a 75 models ending up heavy and slow while
that Dufour is known for right down to the hp Yanmar diesel with a Saildrive but others were tender and demanding and
always-appreciated bottle locker. we had the upgraded 110 hp Volvo scared the wits out of cruising couples.
Dufour seems to always offer good Penta engine with a straight shaft. At Neither was true of the Dufour 530

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that never left us feeling overwhelmed although we didn’t reef.
She’s a thoroughbred but she’s not high-strung and that goes a
long way to building confidence.
The Dufour 530 replaces the wildly popular 520 and does
that exceptionally well. She’s the first of Dufour’s nine models
(31-61 feet) to launch with the hybrid treatment, If streamlining
their offering while creating an immensely sailable boat was their
goal, Dufour hit it out of the park. There’s no telling how these
types of changes will impact the rest of the line but the 530 came
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AN INVESTMENT IN
ENJOYMENT
REGULAR BOAT MAINTENANCE PAYS DIVIDENDS

By | Andy Adams

I
t has always been important to have a During a previous visit, we had learned of August should be slower, it was not
marina that can provide good service, how Queen’s Cove Marina encourages last summer. The 2020 weather was
but in the madness that was the summer owners to keep up their boat with pro- also excellent and business remained
of 2020, getting great service was really grams like their Spring Compound and steady. When we talked last August, John
essential to a great boating experience. Wax program. They provide boat owners explained that initially the business was
There are many marinas offering excel- with incentives but also, they emphasize negatively affected by COVID-19 and he
lent service, but we have heard a lot of pride of ownership and the value of keep- speculated then, that the year could wind
good things about Queen’s Cove Marina ing up the appearance of their boat. up being down perhaps 10%. When we
in Victoria Harbour on Georgian Bay. To Especially in the hot boating market spoke again in February 2021 to update
get a first-hand sense of the market, we that COVID-19 stimulated, I wanted to this story, the final results were ahead of
scheduled an interview with owner/opera- explore the cost-value relationship of the previous year. And, things have not
tor John Swick last August 18, 2020. John maintenance and also, to learn more about slowed down.
is also the current President at the Boating how COVID-19 was affecting the busi- Boating is an ideal recreational activity
Ontario association, so in that capacity, he ness at Queen’s Cove. in the era of COVID-19 and again this
is also well-connected to what’s happen- John told us that in 2020, COVID year, there are few new boats left to buy.
ing at marinas all across the Province, and restrictions pushed the season back 60 In our discussions, John emphasized that
even nationally. to 90 days, so while typically the end there is a perception that boat owners are

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 queens cover boat repair

John Swick of Queen’s Cove sits by the marina’s pool talking to Andy Adams from Canadian Yachting.

Have You Checked your Flares?

2017 or earlier manufacture date?
They’ve expired – and now what?

To dispose of them you CAN’T

a) light them
b) drop them in the water
c) throw them in the garbage

You CAN
1) Find a local Safety Equipment Educa-
tion and Flare Disposal Day – hosted
by CPS-ECP Squadrons and select CIL
Dealers across the country
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The dark circle on the side of this older keel boat was not a port hole – it was just a C&C 30 which got holed in one side!

only wealthy people, but in fact there are attracted to boating and there is a market program is emblematic of the pride of
many regular folks with fishing boats, for almost every boat. John thinks that ownership aspect where the idea is to
ordinary families with older trailer boats, these fundamental market changes will spend a little on maintenance each year,
retired couples and DIY owners with older hold for at least a while and insightfully to avoid paying a big bill at some point in
keel boats and cruisers. John notes that last August, he commented that the virus the future. The Queen’s Cove program is
it is not just the “1%ers” buying boats, mutates so fast, we have to expect a lon- to educate the boaters to understand that
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winter work and there is no downtime that people were looking for. Painting is a new windlass, or a replacement for the old
at Queen’s Cove. They offer a significant big one and the marina is investing in that one. Some people upgrade their electron-
discount to encourage winter work and area for both maintenance and restoration. ics, audio systems, install swim platform
now the shop is booked year ‘round. A great-looking boat is simply worth extensions, or invest in new thrusters to
It’s no longer a seasonal business and a lot more to enjoy or to sell. Another make docking easier.
even the yard workers are busy 12-months thing John shared was that last summer, These are jobs that would normally be
a year. With full-time employment, the Queen’s Cove was getting more impact done over the winter, but any time might
marina has become a real career choice damage because people were getting out be a good time in this market. If adding
and John Swick is supporting his people and boating more. That raises the odds of bow and stern thrusters make it possible
to cross train for winter work and more a mishap. The abundance of new boaters to dock your old boat more easily, the cost
varied tasks. was probably a factor as well. might make good sense.
Last winter two of their yard staff Another interesting thing that John saw People are starting to view the price
took the ABYC Marine Systems course last year was that people who previously value relationship differently now. For
and introduction to Marine Electronics. used their boat mostly as a cottage, were example: a re-power is like buying the
John has found that it is better all round going boating, leaving the marina more boat again, but If you see the cost of a new
to hire good people and help them build often. Fuel prices were very reasonable boat, it makes sense. The same is true in
their careers. Their fibreglass technicians and that may hold for this year too. the cottage boat market as more and more
have all done the West System courses in Again, this spring there are few broker- people are re-powering. Queen’s Cove
Michigan for repair work and fabrication age boats available for would-be buyers, recently re-powered a 24-foot Limestone
as well as other manufacturer specific but there is a big demand. Some will be and an older Chris-Craft by Grew. Such
training. It is a big cost and an investment disappointed, but for those who already a boat may only be worth $30,000, but a
of time, but John sees the advantages and have a boat, or who might settle for a bro- new one would be $150,000, so a $35,000
this year, with the rise in online educa- kerage boat that lacks features they were repowering job may be a much better
tion, his people have had an easier time looking for, doing some upgrades can investment.
increasing their skills. make sense. We also wanted to ask; how do people
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CROSSING THE LINE

NFTs AND
CRYPTOBOATING
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By | John Morris

R
ecently, I sold a video of me driving
my boat into a pier at a prominent
Georgian Bay marina for just over
30.4 Bitcoin. What does that statement
mean? For those of you who have not
yet joined the booming world of NFTs
and particularly boating NFTs, this article
will explain in detail the whole relation-
ship between crypto currencies, unique art
work and boating.
First, some basic premises. When I
drove the boat into the dock at that prom-
inent Midland pier, I was indeed fortunate
that standing on the dock was an opportu-
nistic attorney from Celino & Barnes who
videotaped the whole thing anticipating
a significant property suit. That was the
source of the original video that, as noted
above, netted me just over $21 million,
that is, if I can ever cash the Bitcoin.
Like boating, which relies on acronyms
like GPS and PFD, the parallel universe of
crypto investing has a number of initially least in Canada has occupied its thoughts NEXT STEPS
hard to understand terms that keep the lay- with decidedly more mundane issue such Now that we understand the basic con-
person from actually understanding much as hard vs inflatable dinghies, correct cepts, it’s time to make some initial
of what is going on. The video of my boat docking procedures and charming lake- investments.
taking out a good section of B Dock is an side fish and chips stands. Here on the page is a reproduction of
NFT; a Non Fungible Token, a term that But boaters are sophisticated and, at a masterwork NFT entitled Besonderes
could mean pretty well anything. least at some level, understand the nuanced Angebot !!! that I have created myself. As
For most of my life, I understood that world of virtual artifacts. I wouldn’t be you can see, it begins with a sensitively
”blockchain” was a term used by the surprised if you and your boat neighbours photographed pink flamingo paddleboat
harbourmaster referring to securing the haven’t recently discussed the digital pic- at a European boat show with an import-
underpinnings of the dock structure. ture of a cat that Paris Hilton recently sold ant message to share. The Flamingo can
Apparently not. It is the methodology on the Ethereum-based auction platform be seen to acknowledge that the value of
that; 1) is burning up all the electrical Cryptograph for 40 Ethereum (roughly this NFT has been set at 25 Bitcoin as a
energy you and I save by replacing our 2.8 million old-fashioned real dollars). starting price.
running light bulbs with LEDs and 2) a Yes, a steal, I hear you saying. But, this may be your lucky day. For
highly technical method of recording Since an NFT can be virtually anything some fortunate Canadian Yachting reader,
transactions, or something like that. Or of which there is but a single source, you I am willing to trade this remarkable NFT
perhaps not. might be inclined to capture and sell your for a fairly large boat plus just 10 Bitcoin.
family’s lunch on board, a sketch of the A spectacular opportunity, don’t you
HOW DOES THIS AFFECT THE finish of Wednesday’s race, or a snapshot agree?
BOATING COMMUNITY? of your bilge pump. Is there a market for
Understanding this way of looking at such artistic jewels? I guess we will see.
digital artifacts is an important first step. Will they appreciate? Anyone’s guess.
Up until now, the boating population, at

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