Create Your Wave

  There are a few new laws coming down from Transport Canada that will affect many types of Powered Surfboards in the up-and-coming years. It is now illegal to pilot any open propeller driven surfboards in Canada, and gas-powered surfboards are becoming more under review. For specific information please see https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/marine-safety/prohibition-propeller-driven-surfboard-type-vessels . I will try and summarize for you the new regulations: ·          If you have a gas-powered jet powered surfboard, you will now have to register it with Transportation Canada and provide the stickers on an easily seen surface on the board.   Please go to https://tc.canada.ca/en/search/site?key=registering%20gas%20powered%20surfboard ·          If you have / operate a hydrofoil or any open propeller type surfboard, you will be in violation of Transport Canada’s small boating ...

It is difficult to hold back the enthusiasm for an early spring this year. Willie, https://www.kitchenertoday.com/local-news/wiarton-willies-shadow-nowhere-in-sight-2063964, on Groundhog Day, said it would be an early spring here in Canada. In walking through the forest with my dog over the weekend, it appears like the waterways are going to break soon. I have also noticed a “spring” in my step as of late. I feel the adrenaline building and burning as I wait for the sounding gun of spring. With all the signs around, one more came to pass. Something I have never seen before. I saw a wasp sunning itself on a snow bank. To some, they would pass by, not giving it a thought. I had to stop, ponder and take a picture. It would be nice to have an early spring, although I do like the winter too. I feel I will soon miss the crisp air, goose bumps, the feel of walking on fresh snow, the clean white all around, and the sports winter brings. On the Create Your Wave side, we are working to the 1st b...

A friend of my son’s came over today wearing a poppy. I was taken back as he lives on his own and obviously, he wore it with purpose. After a discussion, as I always love to discuss with my son’s friends, I asked what is with the poppy? I have my own reasons for wearing a poppy on Remembrance Day, but I wanted to know his.. He simply said to remember those who fought in the wars and gave their lives for the life we currently take for granted. A tear swelled in my eye and then I asked, do you know the symbols in the poppy? I know it was a stretch, but this was handed down from my grandfather. He did not know. Thus, I told him the story as it was told to me…I hope I got it right as it has been years since the inference was told to me. Today I gladly pass it onto you: Many died brutally to ensure we could all live the life we choose. The red is the blood of all those who gave their lives for all of us. Today we celebrate not only those who gave their lives, but their loved ones that they ...

 As we are approaching the monumental Thanksgiving Weekend in Canada, I find myself at a point of internal debate. As with many in Northern Ontario it is the time when the leaves change and sunsets over the lakes become a real spectacle. This year will be no exception! Internal Debate 1 The internal debate then? Over the years many have been talking about Global warming. Although true, We in Canada have yet to see winters and summers as when I was a toddler: Snow higher than a grown man, Ski hills with chair lifts that the skiers drag their skies over when lifted to the top of the hill, summers that reach into the 100’s, and the such. Would it be safe to say that we have global levelling? Simply the highs and lows appear to be a thing of the past. It would appear this year as well. Never do I remember being able to swim during the Thanksgiving weekend without a dry suit. At this time of the year, it was “give or take” as to snow. Although in other parts of Canada, yes: it is snowin...

Given the advancements in batteries over the past few years, the gap between gas and electric is closing quickly. Some may say that the gap has already been closed. I will break down this argument into the most popular points asked by our marketplace: Costs: Yes, at 1st an electric board cost more: upfront. When considered gas, maintenance, replacement parts, time and consideration, break and fix these costs gap closes quickly over time. In time (in many circumstances) within 1 season one would at least break even, with an additional battery purchase. Performance: We are seeing better torque from our Electric Surfboards than from gas. The batteries that are out there have really come a long way in wattage, voltage, and reduction in charge time. Also given there is one variable – electrical current controlling torque with Electric Motors, as apposed to 3 with gas, again performance, speed, and simplicity goes to Electric. Weight: Electric Motors are lighter and have less components than...