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All CYC yachts have Sirius Satellite radio aboard!

All CYC yachts are  IPod ready for 2009!

2009 Brochure
(Download and print the
2009 CYC Brochure)

Web Video
(Watch a 4 minute video highlighting CYC and the area... as seen on Power Boat Television Canada)

Web Video
(Watch the 2009 release of Manitoulin Life by Manitoulin Living)

YACHT MANAGEMENT
(Have you ever dreamed about owning your own Yacht? Learn how CYC can make your dreams come true!)
NOW looking for new yacht management opportunities.
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Find Us
(Location map and directions)

Photo Gallery
(Some of our favorite pictures of North Channel life.)

Chandlery
(Our fully stocked marine store is sure to fulfill your every boating need.)

Books
(We offer several popular titles about cruising Lake Huron, read them all!.)

Services
(We have many services available, click here to see what we offer.)

Standard Boat Inventory
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Charts
(Click here to scan charts of Lake Huron, the North Channel, and Georgian Bay)

Trip Planner
(Click here to view an itinerary of the various anchorages of the North Channel)

Weather
(What is the weather going to be like for your charter? Click here for links to weather sites)

Email Us
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Links
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CYC Documents
(Downloadable versions of our Charter Agreement and Resume of Sailing Experience.)
 

Imagine pink granite islands, millions of years old, covered with windswept pines and scattered throughout a 120 mile expanse of the bluest freshwater in the world. Dozens of untainted anchorages, secret gunkholes and quaint harbour towns make up this "Boater's Paradise". This supreme waterway offers breath-taking scenery and solitude yet is within close reach of services and all amenities.

The timeless and unique pink granite of the Benjamin Islands, the protected sailing of the Whalesback Channel and the white quartz cliffs lining the 8 mile fjord of Baie Finn, are but a small part of this world renowned cruising area known as the North Channel of Lake Huron. The North Channel spills into Georgian Bay and there are literally hundreds of beautiful anchorages to discover. The spectacular Benjamin Islands are only 12 miles away from our charter base and they were voted as one of "Cruising World's Top Ten Anchorages in the World!"

Canadian Yacht Charters is based in Gore Bay on the north side of Manitoulin Island - the largest freshwater island in the world. We are located right in the heart of the North Channel only a short cruise away from dozens of well-protected anchorages offering rugged beauty, crystal clear waters, great fishing and unlimited boating adventures. Gore Bay is the capital of Manitoulin Island and it offers an unsurpassed natural harbour with protective high bluffs and plenty of deep water. There are no currents, shallows or bridges to contend with here on your first day of chartering. CYC chose Gore Bay for its home base over 30 years ago because of all it has to offer charter clients: central location, protected & safe harbour plus all of the services and shopping to go with provisioning. Gore Bay Marina now has brand new docks and facilities after last year's expansion. Our charter clients can enjoy roomy slips that are 'state of the art' with spacious new washroom & shower facilities and internet available to harbour guests.

Whether your idea of a thrill is burying the rail at 8 knots or cruising comfortably into the next sunset, Lake Huron's waters are sure to please. Canadian Yacht Charters is committed to making your next vacation 'picture perfect'. With a new adventure just a close reach away let CYC help you to experience the North Channel.

Come Sailing with CYC and experience "The Best Charter Company in the Best Freshwater Cruising Area in the World"!