July 2016

CS 30 SOLD

This CS 30 sold in less than 4 weeks! The CS 30 is an all round favorite cruiser in this size range and the most popular model built by CS. This is the third time we have sold this exact vessel! And it has seen only happy owners.

Bad end to a day of sailing...

This is not how you want a day of sailing to end! Some sailors at the Outer Harbour got into some bad luck on the water recently with a broken mast

 

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Full Sales Docks!

Our sales docks are so full we are running out of room! Ready for you to come check out some boats

 

New Arrival

The newest arrival on our sales docks: this beautiful 1988 C&C 35 Little Wing II. Located at our head office at the Outer Harbour Marina. She has been impeccably maintained and it shows! Listed at $39,000.

Find the full listing on our website: www.torontoyachtsales.com  

New listing! 1988 Pearson 31-2 MINT

Just listed and just arrived at our sales docks, 1988 Pearson 31-2 in extraordinary condition with an extensive inventory including all new electronics. Great layout below with full headroom and beautiful solid cabinetry throughout. If you ever liked the CS 30 you will LOVE this yacht. These yachts don't often come on the market and we have never seen one in such 'bristol condition'. A current survey is available, moored at the Outer Harbour Marina. Come and check it our for yourself, this one won't last! Very realistically priced at $32,900.

See more at: http://torontoyachtsales.com/boat_listing.php?id=599 

Sea Trial in Penetang

About to sea trial this 1983 Nonsuch 26 out of Bay Moorings, Penetang. Great day to be out on the water

CS 30, a Canadian sailor's favourite

A Canadian favourite from the beginning, the CS 30 can not disappoint. This 1986 CS 30 is located in Ottawa, listed at $34,900. Can you feel the wind in your hair yet?!

 

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Can I ship a large yacht between North American East and West coasts?

Wondering if you can ship a large yacht between North American East and West coasts? Eg, Vancouver to Florida, Toronto to Vancouver?

The answer is a resounding YES!

With representation on the Great Lakes and West coast, we are ready to help send your next yacht where you want to use it.

Most vessels over forty feet or so are difficult to ship over land, often requiring dissassembly of flybridge / arches. If the vessel is small enough to ship over land, an approximate cost of $15,000 can be expected depending on the shipper.

We have worked with many trucking companies, and can help to arrange quotes. For obvious reasons, when choosing a company to handle the move, cheaper is not always better. Some important factors to consider are their experience with moving boats, proper insurance, and client satisfaction (do they generally meet schedule commitments, etc).

When moving over land becomes too difficult (or impossible), the best option is typically a company like Seven Star Yacht Transport http://www.sevenstar-yacht-transport.com/. This service puts your yacht on a large ocean-going ship, and unloads it in the port of your choice. Some benefits of the service include: less wear and tear on engines and vessel when compared to delivery under own power, float up/float off service using the ship’s onboard cranes.

For more articles like this, check out the article section of our website: www.torontoyachtsales.com  

Sproat Lake Regatta this weekend

Do you live around the West Coast? This weekend is the third year of revival for the Sproat Lake Regatta in British Colombia. The races ceased action in 1963, but have been re-gaining their popularity over the past few years. This weekend is expected to attract upwards of 5,000 spectators and 200 racers. You should check it out!

http://www.albernivalleynews.com/news/386846661.html 

Man sails the world with pet chicken

Not many can say they've sailed around the world, but even less can say they did it with a chicken? 24 year old Soudée has been sailing the world the last 2 years with his pet Chicken, Monique! The sailor says he'd always wanted a companion for his journey and originally thought about bringing a cat, before deciding it would be too much work to look after on a boat. Upon meeting Monique, Soudée realized a hen was the perfect choice.

http://www.seeker.com/sailing-the-world-with-a-chicken-1856755009.html?sf28629337=1 

 

Man rescued via helicopter from middle of the North Atlantic Ocean

A crew member competing in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has been successfully rescued by helicopter off a vessel in the North Atlantic Ocean, with the help of PRAXES Medical Group and ClipperTelemed+, and the Department of National Defences Joint Rescue Coordination Centre. On Thursday June 23rd, 62 year old British sailor Chris Drummond, reported severe chest pains. After a thorough examination by the medical team on board, it was decided necessary that a medical evacuation take place.

The primary rescue plan had to be abandoned due to the prevailing weather conditions, and the secondary plan was implemented. Two helicopter crew from the Canadian Department of National Defence’s Search and Rescue team lowered on to help winch Chris off into the Rescue 913 helicopter early morning on Friday, June 24. Drummond was then transferred to Queen Elizabeth II hospital in Halifax where he is undergoing tests and receiving the necessary care that he requires.

The crew, and the eleven other competing teams are now on their final leg of the 40,000 nautical mile journey which concludes in London on Saturday 30 July.

 

Read the full story here: http://boatingindustry.ca/current-news/5541-british-sailor-rescued-by-canadian-national-defence-department-and-praxes-medical-group-in-successful-medevac-off-the-coast-of-nova-scotia?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=4805611&utm_campaign=2016-07-05 

Learn to sail in Georgian Bay

Sail Georgian Bay will be officially running this week in Meaford Harbour. The popular sailing school is offering lessons in July and August for both adults and children. The school now has a 24-foot keelboat to be used for adult lessons.

“We’re going to do all the theory online and the practical will be done on the water with four sessions lasting three hours each,” said sailing coach Jean-loup Dalle. “It’s interesting to see how many people want to learn and go sailing. There is a lot of enthusiasm.”

The school will also continue to offer its various youth programs throughout the summer.

“I love our young instructors. They are passionate about sailing,” said Dalle.

The local area is forecasted to have a warm summer and Dalle said sailing conditions will be great.

“I’ve been sailing all my life and have been all over the world,” he said. “If you ask me, where the best cruising is – it’s right here. This is the best.”

If you've been dreaming of learning how to sail for years, there is no better time to start! Head over to their website for registration before it fills up: http://www.sailgeorgianbay.ca/ 

Article information courtesy of http://www.simcoe.com/sports-story/6737051-sail-georgian-bay-in-meaford-ready-for-the-summer/ 

Happy Canada Day!

We would like to wish everyone a happy Canada Day! How are you celebrating Canada's 149th birthday? BlogTO has created a great list of things to do near the lake in Toronto. So if you live in or around the city and are looking for something fun and new to try this weekend, or this summer in general, pick an item off this list and get going!

http://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2016/07/10_things_to_do_near_the_lake_this_summer_in_toronto/ 

 

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