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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 …
Mike Burns, president of North South Nautical Group is pleased to announce the appointment of NSNG as the exclusive yacht broker for MacDonald Turkey Point Marina. Canada’s largest freshwater marina, MacDonald Turkey Point Marina serves cross-border boaters with 750 seasonal boat slips and 20 boathouses located on 80 acres on the shores of Lake Erie. A full-service marina, the operation …
Looking for summer cruising spots? Look no further than the Rideau Canal. Amy Hogue wrote about her experiences boating the Rideau Canal, and the top 10 patio spots! North South Yacht Sales is posting, Top 10 Canal-Side Patios on the Rideau Canal courtesy of Canadian Boating. Spending time on the water is a natural appetite booster, but unfortunately finding a …
Ahoy boating shutter bugs! Now is the time to share your love of boating! Canadian Power & Sail Squadron has launched their spring photo contest – Spring Bling! Contest runs until Sunday June 30th. Organizers are asking for all your boating friends from your shiny new boats to preparing for the boating season to taking your favourite pet on the water! Photos …
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 …
Put some summer in your winter and attend the 2024 Toronto Boat Show, January 19-28 at the Enercare Centre, (Exhibition Place) Toronto, ON. There will be over 550 exhibitors showcasing and selling thousands of boats and accessories from the industry’s top manufacturers and dealers. Now in it’s 66th year, it’s still the best place to shop, explore, and learn about …
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 …
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 …
If you are looking to purchase a boat this year, don’t feel restricted by the location of the vessel, whether it’s in the Caribbean, the US or on the other side of Canada. If it’s the right boat for you, the North South Nautical Group brokers are fully equipped and prepared to act as your ‘Buyers Agent’. But, negotiating with …
After two-years of online shows, the Toronto Boat Show returns to an in-person event, January 20-29 at the Enercare Centre, Toronto, ON. Celebrating 65 years, it is still the best place to see boats and the best place to buy them. What can you expect? The World’s Largest Indoor Lake returns. A favourite amongst show goers it’s the place to …
Mike Burns is pleased to announce that Iryna Granich has joined North South Nautical Group and will be working from the NEW Port Credit location. Iryna was born in the USSR and lived in Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Russia and Poland before immigrating to Canada in 2001. She has a Mechanical Engineering Degree from the National Technical University of Ukraine (93) and …
This past year as the global pandemic shifted workplace and social behaviours, one thing remains steadfast – Canadians love to boat. In fact, boating emerged among the top recreational activities in 2020 as seasoned and first-time boaters went out on local waterways in record droves. The 63rd annual Toronto International Boat Show (TIBS), Canada’s premier boating event, is set to …
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 …
A tvo (Television Ontario) original documentary, TRIPPING The Rideau Canal is a remarkable four-hour journey along Ontario’s magnificent Rideau Canal, one of Ontario’s most pristine boating areas. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Rideau is also North America’s oldest continuously operating canal system. The Rideau story is told in six episodes (see below) where viewers are able to explore the …
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 …
Join Our Team 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 …
If you want to know about marine diesel engines – both the operation and maintenance, then you can’t go wrong spending a day with Craig Morley in his Lake Erie shop, learning the basics. Every spring, before the marine survey business gets revved up, Morley conducts single day marine diesel engine theory and maintenance courses out of his shop in …
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