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The Canada Strong Pass is back for summer 2026! The Government of Canada is offering free lockage and a 25% discount on fees for camping and overnight stays from June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive. FREE LOCKAGE: During the Canada Strong Pass period, free lockage will be available for boats, canoes and kayaks travelling Canada’s historic canals and waterways. …
The 68th Annual Toronto International Boat Show, North America’s largest indoor boat show, starts in two weeks. With more than 1,000 boats on display, hundreds of new products and marine accessories to shop for, and 200+ free seminars available to attend, the Toronto Boat Show can’t be missed. Stop by the North South Yacht Sales booth 1739, along the North …
Purchasing a new boat: power or sail; big or small; new or pre-owned; is an exhilarating journey. Whether you’re a seasoned boater or setting out on-the-water for the first time, selecting the right boat is just the beginning of the adventure. An equally important step is ensuring your investment is properly protected with the right insurance. At Gallagher Skippers’ Plan, …
PRESS RELEASE : JULY 12 Mike Burns, president of North South Nautical Group is pleased to announce that Hans Wolter has joined the brokerage team. Hans is a successful entrepreneur with a proven ability to adapt and thrive across diverse industries. He began his career in the printing business, growing a small operation of just three employees into a thriving …
The Antique and Classic Boat Society Toronto (ACBS-Toronto) is excited be back in full operation with ther 43rd show. Organizers are promising a full slate of activities for show visitors, Saturday, July 12 in Gravenhurst, ON. Show Chair Rob Durrant stated, “While cancelling last year’s show due to construction was extremely disappointing, we are looking forward to returning to Muskoka …
Mike Burns, president of North South Nautical Group is pleased to announce that Adnan Khan has joined the NSYS brokerage team. Adnan brings a wealth of experience to the NSYS team. He holds a Master’s degree complimented with a strong background in banking and business. For the past two decades, Adnan has been a successful entrepreneur in the Greater Toronto …
Remember The Galley Guys? Those stalwart sailors who collected and tested delicious recipes that could be easily created in a small galley, or a BBQ. North South Yacht Sales is posting, Real Men BBQ Quiche courtesy of Canadian Boating, because only The Galley Guys would want to BBQ quiche! The Galley Guys may not be able to achieve the impossible, but …
With Safe Boating Awareness Week around the corner, the North South Yacht Sales team is posting, with permission, Know-How: A Guide To Boating Etiquette, courtesy of Canadian Boating. When boating this summer… Always respect the rights of others while underway. Power boaters must take note of the affect their wake will have on smaller boats and sailing vessels. Make sure …
Mike Burns, president of North South Nautical Group is pleased to announce that Aaron Boudreau has joined the brokerage team. Aaron’s passion for boating began as a child when he and his family explored the waters of Lake Simcoe and the Ottawa River. Those early trips developed into a passion for the open seas. Aaron brings with him a wealth …
Our brokerage firm is seeking an experienced Yacht Broker or seasoned sales professional from a related industry with expertise and understanding of the Yacht industry and boats in general. This is 100% commission independent contractor position, with the potential to earn a six-figure salary. We are looking for someone who is an energetic self-starter, eager to grow with our business …
Canadian sailors and boating enthusiasts are invited to celebrate sailing during this weekend for the National #GoSailing Days | June 16-18. The entire weekend activities are in support of the Canadian SailGP Team, who will start their new season in Chicago, as well as the 28 Canadian sailors who will be in Germany for the Kiel Week event, June 22-26. …
Mike Burns, president of North South Nautical Group is pleased to announce that Patrick Kwasniewski has joined the brokerage team serving the South-Western Ontario area. Patrick began his career as a yacht broker as a boat-buyer. In 2019, he and his father decided to jointly purchase their first boat. After 13 viewings, as Patrick shares, ‘we found the worst possible …
Organizers of the Toronto International Boat Show (TIBS) have announced that the annual event, scheduled to be held in-person, has been cancelled for 2022. Once again, the Toronto Boat Show will be a Virtual Show offering exceptional content for all types of boaters that are looking to connect, shop and learn. The show will be held January 26-30. Last year …
After 10 years with North South Yacht Sales, Fraser Campbell has decided to put away his yacht broker pencil and start a new chapter in his life! This is Fraser’s second attempt at retiring, but this time it may be for keeps! Fraser began his second career as a yacht broker in partnership with his wife Annie. They had been the …
COVID-19 hasn’t completely eliminated cross-border boat purchases, but it certainly presented us with some challenges. This spring North South Yacht Sales was able to facilitate several cross border purchases and deliveries by leveraging the alliances we have developed over the years with local delivery Captains. While searching for and locating vessels didn’t change from previous spring seasons, or the hiring …
PRESS RELEASE: North South Nautical Group Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Peel as a yacht broker with the North South Yacht Sales division. Working out of the Toronto region, Dan is the ninth yacht broker on the team. Dan’s boating experience started in Georgian Bay where he spent his summers fishing, sailing along with re-building and …
On May 12, 2020, Erik Kyle, Publisher of Great Lake Scuttlebutt interviewed Mike Burns, President of North South Nautical Group. The discussion centred around the changes to the Canadian marine industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights: 1:04 • Mike discusses general lack of access to boating 1:40 • North South Nautical Group has several locations in Canada …
2020 Safe Boating Awareness Week ends tomorrow May 22nd. Historically the kick-off to the boating season, it’s the first opportunity the boating industry has to remind recreational boaters to embrace responsible boating practices as second nature on the water. At the core of the 2020 campaign are 5 key messages the Canadian Safe Boating Council has been consistently delivering …
Western Canada’s Mustang Survival, a leader in boating safety and well known for it’s innovative solutions in PFDs and survival equipment has turned its attention to the frontlines – this time, on land. In a recent Facebook Post, Mustang reported: Responding to the global pandemic—and seeking a way we could leverage 50+ years of engineering experience and technical fabric insight—our …
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