CONTENTS VOLUME 49 ISSUE 4 14 6 10 FEATURES 6 Special Feature: Canadian Cruising - There's No Place Like Home! None of us have ever experienced a year like 2020 with a Global pandemic and lock-down, but Canadians are blessed especially when it comes to boating. Marinas are being allowed to open up and although international travel may be restricted, we enjoy some the world's most beautiful cruising waters. Our Canadian Cruising pictorial is here to remind our readers that there is no place like home! By Canadian Yachting Editors 10 Travel Destination: The Rideau - Living the Past Today The Rideau Canal, a National Historic Site of Canada since 1925 and as of 2007, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is an historic and significant waterway that is large, scenic and easily navigated...even by a 1948 Shepherd Runabout. We hope you enjoy the photos and perhaps you will take the time to view the TVO Documentary that is available. By John Morris 14 Travel Destination: From Montreal Fun to Lake Champlain Serenity Another great boating locale is the St. Lawrence River and Lake Champlain in Quebec and Henri Rene de Cotret shares smart tips and lovely photography from his lifetime of cruising these Canadian waterways. There are places to rent or charter a boat as well, making this another great cruising option at home in Canada. By Henri Rene de Cotret DEPARTMENTS 3 At the Helm: Uncharted Waters 20 Power Review: Axopar 37 XC 24 Electric Power: Re-powering with Electric 29 The Port Hole: June 2020 42 Tech: Lithium Ion and Solar Power 48 DIY/Maintenance: Synthetic Teak Decking On the Cover: From kayaks to cruisers, almost any 62 Crossing The Line: Self-Isolation boat can carry you and your family to a glorious day on the 202 kilometer long Rideau Canal. Read John Morris' story on page 10. Photo courtesy of Parks Canada 4 Can adian Ya cht i ng JUNE 2020