CONTENTS 12 18 12 FEATURE: FABULOUS NEW BOATS FOR 2022! With a well-publicized shortage of all sorts of things, boats in particular, Canadian Yachting travelled to the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show last fall to see the latest new boats in person. We talked to the manufacturers, went aboard in person and took photos. Here are 14 fabulous new boats for 2022 that we think will appeal to our readers. Story by Canadian Yachting staff writers 18 FEATURE: ADAPTING A YACHT FOR ACCESSIBILITY AND LONG-DISTANCE CRUISING West-coast writer Marianne Scott took a special interest in the story of Wolastoq a North Pacifi c 44 wide-body, trawler-type sedan that has been specially equipped for owners Jane and Scott Young. The builder added or modifi ed many features to help keep Jane and Scott cruising in spite of her personal mobility challenges. Story by Marianne Scott 42 DESTINATION: CRUISING THE RIDEAU CANAL With " 202 km and a whole 'lock' of history " , this cruising destination story offers detail on many key points of the UNESCO Heritage canal, illustrated with sweeping and scenic photos. The Rideau Canal would delight any vacation cruiser! By Aarin Crawford 14 FABULOUS NEW BOATS FOR 2022! 8 24 30 36 51 82 AT THE HELM: EXCITING TIME FOR BOATING! POWER REVIEW: NEPTUNUS 650E POWER REVIEW: CRUISERS YACHTS 34 GLS SAIL REVIEW: FOUNTAINE PAJOT ISLA 40 THE PORT HOLE: FEBRUARY 2022 CROSSING THE LINE: THE GOAT IN MY BOAT FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK @canadian.yachting canadianyachting.ca SCAN ME or visit subscription. ON THE COVER: A collage of the 14 Fabulous New Boats for 2022 that Canadian Yachting selected for our readers at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show last fall. Feature starting on page 12. Photos courtesy of the manufacturers. BOAT REVIEWS CRUISERS YACHTS 34 GLS FOUNTAINE PAJOT ISLA 40 NEPTUNUS 650E RIGGING A NORTH PACIFIC 40 FOR ACCESSIBILITY 6 CANADIAN YACHTING | FEBRUARY 2022 CRUISING THEhttps://www.facebook.com/canadian.yachting/ http://www.subscription.canadianyachting.ca