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The Best Known Canadian Sailboat Brands!

Published by sail on march 18, 2023 march 18, 2023.

Canada has a rich history of sailboat manufacturing, and several manufacturers have made a name for themselves over the years. Here are some of the most notable Canadian sailboat manufacturers of the past and present times:

C&C Yachts:

Founded in 1969 in Ontario, C&C Yachts quickly gained a reputation for building high-performance sailboats, including the C&C 30 and the C&C 35. The company was acquired by Tartan Yachts in 2008 and continued to produce yachts under the C&C name until 2012.

Hinterhoeller Yachts:

Founded in 1959 in Ontario, Hinterhoeller Yachts is best known for its line of Nonsuch catboats, which were designed by Mark Ellis. The company also produced several other models, including the Niagara and the HR series. Hinterhoeller Yachts ceased production in the late 1990s.

Tartan Yachts:

Founded in 1960 in Ohio, Tartan Yachts moved its production to Canada in the 1980s. The company produces a line of high-quality sailboats, including the Tartan 101, the Tartan 3700, and the Tartan 5300.

Mirage Yachts:

Founded in 1972 in Quebec, Mirage Yachts produced a line of performance-oriented sailboats, including the Mirage 24, the Mirage 27, and the Mirage 33. The company ceased production in the mid-1990s.

Beneteau Canada:

Beneteau is a French sailboat manufacturer with a significant presence in Canada. The company produces a wide range of sailboats, including the Beneteau First series and the Beneteau Oceanis series.

Hunter Marine:

Hunter Marine is a US-based sailboat manufacturer that has a significant presence in Canada. The company produces a line of cruising sailboats, including the Hunter 33, the Hunter 38, and the Hunter 49.

Dufour Yachts:

Dufour Yachts is a French sailboat manufacturer that has a significant presence in Canada. The company produces a line of high-quality cruising sailboats, including the Dufour 310, the Dufour 360, and the Dufour 390.

These are just a few of the most notable Canadian sailboat manufacturers of the past and present times. There are many other manufacturers, large and small, that have contributed to the rich history of Canadian sailboat manufacturing.

Here is a more comprehensive list of notable Canadian sailboat manufacturers

Aloha Yachts:

Based in Ontario, Aloha Yachts was founded in 1972 and produced a line of cruising sailboats ranging from 8 to 11 meters in length. The company ceased production in 1991.

Bayfield Yachts:

Based in Ontario, Bayfield Yachts produced a line of cruising sailboats ranging from 25 to 40 feet in length, including the Bayfield 25, the Bayfield 29, and the Bayfield 36. The company ceased production in 1990.

As mentioned earlier, Beneteau Canada is a division of the French sailboat manufacturer Beneteau. The company produces a wide range of sailboats, including the Beneteau First series and the Beneteau Oceanis series.

Also mentioned earlier, C&C Yachts produced a line of high-performance sailboats, including the C&C 30 and the C&C 35. The company was acquired by Tartan Yachts in 2008.

Based in Ontario, CS Yachts produced a line of cruising sailboats ranging from 22 to 40 feet in length, including the CS 27, the CS 36, and the CS 40. The company ceased production in 1990.

Another French sailboat manufacturer with a significant presence in Canada, Dufour Yachts produces a line of high-quality cruising sailboats, including the Dufour 310, the Dufour 360, and the Dufour 390.

Gozzard Yachts:

Based in Ontario, Gozzard Yachts produces a line of custom, semi-custom, and production cruising sailboats ranging from 31 to 52 feet in length, including the Gozzard 41 and the Gozzard 44.

Also mentioned earlier, Hinterhoeller Yachts produced the popular Nonsuch catboats, as well as several other models, including the Niagara and the HR series.

Another US-based sailboat manufacturer with a significant presence in Canada, Hunter Marine produces a line of cruising sailboats, including the Hunter 33, the Hunter 38, and the Hunter 49.

Also mentioned earlier, Mirage Yachts produced a line of performance-oriented sailboats, including the Mirage 24, the Mirage 27, and the Mirage 33.

Nonsuch Yachts:

A spin-off from Hinterhoeller Yachts, Nonsuch Yachts produced the popular Nonsuch catboats, including the Nonsuch 22, the Nonsuch 26, and the Nonsuch 30.

Ontario Yachts:

Based in Ontario, Ontario Yachts produced a line of high-performance sailboats, including the Ontario 32 and the Ontario 36. The company ceased production in the late 1980s.

Whitby Boat Works:

Based in Ontario, Whitby Boat Works produced a line of cruising sailboats, including the Whitby 42 and the Brewer 12.8. The company ceased production in 1984.

This list is by no means exhaustive, but it includes many of the most notable Canadian sailboat manufacturers of the past and present times.

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Halifax has been selected as the first-ever city in Canada to host a Sail Grand Prix. The inaugural ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix will take place June 1-2, 2024.

Known as the most exciting racing on water, SailGP features the world’s best sailing athletes representing national teams from around the globe competing in high-speed, hydrofoiling F50s – capable of speeds of nearly 100 km/h – racing a stone's-throw away from the shoreline.

For the first time in the league’s history, Canadian fans will get to witness ten world-class teams competing on Halifax Harbor, between George’s Island and the MacDonald Bridge. Fans will get to cheer on the home team Canada, driven by Phil Robertson, as they go head to head with 9 other national teams including Australia, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland and the United States.

Thousands of spectators are expected to line the Halifax waterfront to watch the high-speed action which will see the teams engaged in a fierce two-day competition, racing close to the shore, all vying for the ultimate victory. A range of grandstand and premium ticket options – including a bring your own boat program for boat owners – will be available when sales open in early 2024.

The first ever ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix is hosted by Sail Nova Scotia who led Halifax’s successful bid, as part of a process which secured interest from four other Canadian cities to host SailGP. The technical site for the ten high-performance teams will be located at King’s Wharf in Dartmouth, providing immediate access to the race course from ‘pit row’ for the athletes and shore crew.

SailGP CEO Russell Coutts said: “It is really exciting that we will add yet another new city to our Season 4 line-up and finally be able to have our first event in Canada. It’s something that we have been working on for a long time with the event stakeholders and we know in Halifax we have a really engaged audience. The venue is set up well for our stadium racing, allowing the fans to get a very close view of the action. I can’t think of a better stop for our first Canadian Sail Grand Prix and can’t wait to see the F50’s racing on Halifax Harbor.”

ROCKWOOL Senior Vice President, Marketing, Communications and Public Affairs, Mirella Vitale said: “North America is a very important market for ROCKWOOL and our commitment continues to grow. As such we are very pleased to be the title partner of this inaugural event in Canada, and look forward to delivering a successful first edition together with the local stakeholders and SailGP.”

Premier of Nova Scotia, Tim Houston said: “SailGP offers an exciting opportunity for Nova Scotia to showcase our ability to host major sailing events, as well as highlight our province's sports, culture, and heritage to international audiences. We are thrilled to be the first Canadian jurisdiction to host this world-class event.”

Mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality, Mike Savage said: “Halifax is honored to host this international event, the first SailGP event in Canada. Our rich history of water sports and sailing highlights us as a destination not only for tourism but for events on the global stage.”

Sail Nova Scotia President Eric Hill said: “The team at Sail Nova Scotia has worked for more than a year to secure this prominent global event and we are thrilled that it will be a reality in June 2024. It was made possible through the support of our partners Province of Nova Scotia, Halifax Regional Municipality, Build Nova Scotia, Discover Halifax, and the Port of Halifax. We can’t wait to see the most exciting racing in our harbor and know it will inspire the sailors and non-sailors of today and tomorrow.”

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The mast comes in 3 sections which assemble to a total mast height of 16.6 ft. It is composed of a powder-coated, light weight alloy tubing built to ensure rigidity and strength for performance, safety, and portability. A carbon fiber mast upgrade is available which is stronger and 39% lighter.

The MiniCat 420 is equipped with a main sail and a jib. The total area of the sails is 104 sq. ft. The Instinct sails are made of a Dimension Polyant, while all models from the Emotion and on are made of a windsurfer Sport Monofilm mainsail. Both the main sail and the jib have transparent windows to ensure better visibility and security while sailing. Boomed mainsails are equipped with a vang and outhaul to provide better sail shape to outpace the competition!

All fittings are from Ronstan, Seasure, Clamcleat and Suchomel to provide the highest quality. The special edition Laura Dekker model also comes equipped with a mainsheet traveler for increased speed on a close-hauled line. All models of the 420 utilize a dedicated forestay with the exception of the Instinct.

The MiniCat 420 frame, to which the floats attach, is produced from light-weight aluminum and the frame parts are powder coated. The trampoline is produced from high strength woven plastic fabric.

The MiniCat 420 is equipped with 13.8 ft hulls with a 17.7 inch diameter. Made of Heytex 5509, they are abrasion resistant. The floats are single-chamber with a combined load capacity of 1168 lbs.

The design of the rudder allows it to be raised and lowered to help launch and navigate the shallows. Thanks to the locking device the rudder can be easily arranged from the helm to the desired position. The tiller arm is jointed allowing full 360 degree movement which increases comfort when sailing. The rudder on 420 Evoque is made of Carbon Fiber.

The mast comes in 4 sections which assemble to a total mast height of 20 ft. It is composed of a powder-coated, light weight alloy tubing built to ensure rigidity and strength for performance, safety, and portability. The 460 Elite has a carbon fiber mast which is stronger and 39% lighter. The carbon fiber mast is easier to step while assembling the boat and weighs much less weight aloft enabling you to carry much fuller sails without capsizing."

The MiniCat 460 is equipped with a main sail and a jib. The total area of the sails is 124 sq. ft. The material ‘Racing PolyesterX-PLY Line’ is used for the main sail and the jib is made of “Polyester Dakron”. Both the main sail and jib have transparent windows to ensure better visibility and security while sailing. The 460 Esprit can be equipped with optional Gennaker.

The MiniCat 460 frame, to which the floats attach, is produced from light-weight aluminum and the frame parts are powder coated. The trampoline is produced from high strength woven plastic fabric.

The MiniCat 460 is equipped with 15.1 ft. hulls with a 19.2 inch diameter. Made of Heytex 5509, they are abrasion resistant. The floats are single-chamber with a combined load capacity of 1213 lbs.

The design of the rudder allows it to be raised and lowered to help launch and navigate the shallows. Thanks to the locking device the rudder can be easily arranged from the helm to the desired position. The tiller arm is jointed allowing full 360 degree movement which increases comfort when sailing. The rudder on 460 Elite is made of Carbon Fiber.

The world's favorite portable sailboat!

MiniCat offers the most portable, versatile beach catamaran on the market. With a variety of models and sizes available, Great Lakes Watercraft can help you decide which is the perfect boat to take on your next adventure.

Learn to Sail

It is never too early or too late to grab the helm and learn to sail. The MiniCat Brand is beautiful, portable and easy to assemble which makes getting out on the water hassle free. MiniCats do not require a dock, trailor, or storage so you can avoid the overhead costs on your journey to becoming an admiral. At Great Lakes Watercraft, we have a few recommendations from the MiniCat lineup for ambitious sea dogs ready to learn.

MiniCat Guppy

The smallest and simplest boat in the MiniCat range, the Guppy is a great trainer for beginners. You can learn to sail on a low stress, single sail boat! Holy mackerel!

The 310 sport is the first boat with jib sail equipped with a roller furler to quickly pulls the sheet while asea. It was designed for individual sailors who want a compact, fun boat to sail, with the option for speed and high performance. The 310 model is easy to right should you capsize, even for children!

MiniCat 420 Emotion

The Emotion is the first trim level in the 420 series to come equipped with a boomed mainsail and a dedicated forestay for greater sail control. It is the first fully featured boat, so skills learned on this weatherly boat will translate well to a bigger rig.

The MiniCat lineup has a very forward thinking, practical design. These sailboats can be assembled in 20-45 minutes and they pack down small enough to fit in a closet, garage, or on the roof rack of your Chevy Spark! Great Lakes Watercraft recommends a few models that are perfect for spending a day on the water with friends and family. Having a unique boat with a full selection of sail colors, you are sure to be all the scuttlebut on the water.

MiniCat 420 Instinct

The 420 is the smallest size boat with space for having all hands on deck. It is rated for 4 adults and up to 992lbs! The Instinct does not have a boomed mainsail. So a family of four can run a tight ship without concern that heads will be knocked by the boom.

MiniCat 420 Emotion & Evoque

These are fully featured for your day sailing voyage. Complete with a boom, continuous line jib furler, and dedicated forestay, it is easy enough for a few kids to manage and can go full speed ahead in the right hands. The Evoque has a carbon fiber boom, bowsprit, and rudder; while the Emotion parts are made of aluminum and epoxy.

MiniCat 460 Esprit

The MiniCat 460 carries 4 adults and supports a weight capacity of up to 1,234lbs! It is complete with 124 sq ft of sail area made of a Poly-X racing material. It is the best value in performance beach cats and a spacious boat for the whole family.

Camping & RVs

Exploring everything the Great Lakes has to offer often means packing it all in your car, truck, or RV and hitting the road! Limited space may mean limited activity options when you get to your destination. Let MiniCat help you make waves on your vacation! We have a few options that can help you can graduate from a cabin boy to a deck hand on a compact, ultra portable sailboat!

The smallest and simplest boat in the MiniCat range, the Guppy packs into a single bag, which can slide into the storage boot of your RV or be strapped to a roof rack! It takes about 10 minutes to set up when you get to your destination.

The 310 also fits in a single bag. The 310 Sport is what we would call a ‘performance sailing dinghy’. It boasts 56ft2 of sail area and only weighs 77lbs. It combines pristine design and premium materials to give customers a boat that’s easy to carry on land, and efficient on the water.

MiniCat 420 Evoque & Laura Dekker

With the 420 series, what you give up in portability, you more then make up in performance. The boats pack into two large bags, that can be transported in a tailgate or on a roof rack. Both the Evoque and the Laura Dekker come equipped with carbon fiber elements to keep the boat lightweight. These fully-featured sailboats provide an elite sailing experience while on the road or on vacation!

These cats can run fast on the water! Lightweight, premium materials and intelligent design enable skippers to have portability, stability, and reliability without sacrificing performance. The are the lightest weight sailboats on the market with an unrivaled sail area to displacement ratio (SA/D). They can move in any amount of wind, but in 15-20 knots you get a true feel for the flank speed!

MiniCat 420 Laura Dekker

The special edition 420 is named after the brand ambassador, Laura Dekker. It has an awesome color scheme over a dacron jib and a poly-x racing mainsail. The Laura Dekker also boasts a traveler and all the carbon fiber bits from the Evoque.

MiniCat 420 Evoque (with Carbon Mast Upgrade)

To maximize the SA/D, you go as lightweight as possible! The carbon mast has less weight aloft which allows you to carry full sails in stronger wind. It can be stepped by a six year old and it has the added bonus of making the bags easier to transport.

MiniCat 460 Elite

The 460 is the largest and fastest in the MiniCat lineup. The Elite model is equipped with all of the carbon fiber goodies and a sleek poly-x racing mainsail. Pair with an optional gennaker and suffer to gap off from the competition.

Looking for something fun while your cruiser or yacht is anchored at bay? Look no further than MiniCat. They are towable, extremely lightweight, and can be stored in bags below deck. When you are done sailing, MiniCat can also be used as a tender. Just remove the sails, mast, and put on the engine support bracket. Then fit your electric motor and go!

The smallest and simplest boat in the MiniCat range, the Guppy packs into a single bag, has a single sail, and is best suited for a single adult or a few children! It takes about 10 minutes to set up when you get to your destination.

The 310 Sport is what we would call a ‘performance sailing dinghy’ that packs down into a single bag. It’s very efficient on the water and small enough to assemble on an open bow or swim deck.

MiniCat 420 Evoque

The 420 Evoque is the first rate, fully featured sailboat to have at anchor. It demands a more space for assembly, but will be your entertainment for the week! Practice and race in low wind or on a 20 knot day!

MiniCat Specification Comparison

How to assemble a minicat sailboat.

Minicat Recommended Accessories

Minicat 310 additional trampoline, minicat 420 carbon mast, minicat guppy engine support, minicat 420 inflatable seats, ultra-portable.

All models store easily in your shed or closet and fit comfortably in any personal vehicle. It has never been easier to take your boat with you on vacation. No boat slip, no trailer just sailing!

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Unpack your bags and assemble your sail boat quickly and easily when you reach your destination. The more you get out there and enjoy your MiniCat the more skilled you become. How quickly can you assemble your MiniCat?

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Anglers lament lack of parking at boat launches

Fisherman says lack of facilities turns away walleye fishing tourism.

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Fishing charter captain Jon Bondy says he sometimes has to get up at 3 a.m. to get a good parking spot at the LaSalle Landing park on LaSalle's waterfront if he wants to launch his boat there.

He says the municipality does not have enough parking spots to accommodate all the hundreds of walleye anglers who descend on the area this time of year.

"If you go to Sandusky, Ohio, you go to Michigan and you look at their facilities, they're booming. There's plenty of parking and this county has done an extremely poor job at pushing tourism as far as fishing and hunting goes," said Bondy, who says visiting anglers boost the local economy by staying in hotels and eating in restaurants.

He believes the area needs to double its capacity to handle the demand.

Angler Bob DiPietro agrees weekends at the boat launch area in LaSalle can be hectic.

"There's only so many [parking] spots and it becomes really chaotic. A lot of frustration, a lot of anger at times," said DiPietro, just before launching his fishing boat on Thursday.

Bondy said all the municipalities in the area, including Lakeview Park Marina in Windsor are inadequate. He said he has tried to convince LaSalle to add parking to no avail.

"They have no money for additional parking, yet we're spending $9 million on a skating trail," said Bondy referring to a new development LaSalle is putting in at the park.

LaSalle Mayor Crystal Meloche said she understands the frustration but defends the skate trail as an amenity that benefits everyone. But she says there are no plans to add more parking.

Is a bountiful fall walleye season for Lake Erie and the Detroit River a new thing?

"It's a seasonal issue," Meloche said.

"It happens early spring. We experience it for a few weeks and after that we don't have that issue. So for us to to really pave the entire waterfront of the town of LaSalle for a season doesn't make a lot of sense eitherr."

Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island CEO Gordon Orr wouldn't comment on the issue because he says he doesn't have enough information on the boat launch capacity.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Dale Molnar is a video journalist at CBC Windsor. He is a graduate of the University of Windsor and has worked in television, radio and print. He has received a number of awards including an RTDNA regional TV news award and a New York Festivals honourable mention.