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Written by Peter A. Robson
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 It’s boat show season once again and we’re excited about having the chance to visit with our readers at the Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle, Edmonton and Calgary boat shows. Stop by the PY booth and chat with assistant editor Hilary Henegar, editorial assistant Dale Miller and myself. We’ll be on hand at various times and would love to hear what you’ve been up to, listen to your ideas and concerns, and get some input about the magazine so we can continue to provide the rich editorial content that has earned PY its reputation as Canada’s best boating magazine. While you’re at it, you can also renew your subscription and learn about PY’s latest project, the Recreational Boater’s Environmental Report Card. This project empowers boaters to be stewards of our coastal waterways by monitoring the health and condition of the anchorages visited while cruising.
If you’re looking for a few chuckles, see this month’s 40th anniversary special. We’ve raked through previous boat show issues and collected tidbits about some of the yachts and products that made it—and some that flopped.
For this, our annual boat show issue, we scoured the industry for all the latest news on developments and models of both power and sail boats for 2008. If you’re thinking of buying a new boat, be sure to check out Sven Donaldson’s shopping guide; it’s full of tips to help you get the most bang for your boat show buck. As a companion piece, former longtime yacht broker Rick Francis helps unravel some of the confusing terminology manufacturers of powerboats use to name their various models. And for those interested in chartering, look for our annual roundup of B.C. bareboat charter companies and plan your 2008 adventure.
“We’ve now moved our offices from downtown
Vancouver to remodeled offices in North Van-
couver, above the Empire Theatres.”
We’ve now moved our offices from downtown Vancouver to remodeled offices in North Vancouver, above the Empire Theatres. We’re close to Lonsdale Quay, Mosquito Creek Marina, BCIT’s marine campus and all the action of bustling Burrard Inlet. So be sure to note the new address and phone numbers (see pg. 8) for any correspondence. Our email addresses will remain the same.
I’ve also moved my Catalina 27 Nesika from the False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf to Mosquito Creek Marina. Like the Fishermen’s wharf, Mosquito Creek has lots of character (and characters), and I’m looking forward to the new digs. Special thanks to Fishermen’s Wharf marina staff Art, Barb, Chris and Mike for their excellent service over the past few years. This crew goes beyond the call of duty, and I’m going to miss them.
Readers will notice some changes to the look of PY. Starting with the January issue, to help celebrate our 40th anniversary, graphic designer Arran Yates has freshened up the inside of the magazine. A lifelong sailor, Arran has been with PY’s parent company, OP Publishing, for more than a year and was the startup designer of our sister publication, Pacific Yachting PNW (Pacific Northwest), which we introduced to the U.S. in 2007. That magazine is published out of Seattle and will now come out 10 times a year. We hope you enjoy PY’s exciting new look as much as we do.
See you at the boat shows!
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