Thursday, September 08, 2005

September 2005 Newsletter

September 2005 NEWSLETTER

What’s New at Cast Your Anchor?

Toronto Life Magazine: Look for the September issue coming to a newsstand near you. Learn about what Cast Your Anchor has to offer and view a model from the Pothier Collection.

Kingston Road Fall Festival: Be part of our annual event on Kingston Road. Saturday October 1, 2005. Games for kids, street musicians, and much more. Great time to check out our selection of Pirate paraphernalia.

Adult Workshop: We’ve made some changes!
The interest is very high so we decided to run the workshop every Wednesday ALL YEAR ROUND. Come in and build any model you want and take as long as you want to build it. The cost is only $150. The experience is priceless!!!

Radio Control: Come and check out our new line of books dealing with the radio control hobby. We are fully stocked on radio control sail and power boats. We support the Soling and Victoria class of sailing boats. We have a full range of parts, batteries and power supplies. Have questions? – our in store technician will be happy to help.

Wanted: Cast Your Anchor would like any nautical antiques. These will be handled on a consignment basis. There is a big demand for old sailors and sailing stuff. Let us know if you have anything you want to sell.

What’s Coming

Research Library: Cast Your Anchor is establishing an in store research library for the use of our customers. Vendor catalogues, how to build books and other nautical related books are yours to enjoy.

Hobby Show: Mark November 4th 5th and 6th on your calendar for the annual Hobby Show at the International Centre. We will have both static and radio control demonstration. Stay tuned for more information.

Competition and Exhibition: Cast Your Anchor is interested to know of any modelers who would like to enter their ship in a competition. This competition would be geared to intermediate kit builders. A suitable venue and prizes would be arranged by Cast your Anchor should there be enough interest. Please contact the store.


Our customers make a difference. Please let us know if there is a particular activity or product that you would like us to consider. We truly appreciate the feedback that we have received so far and look forward to more of your excellent suggestions.


See you at the store

Wednesday, August 03, 2005

August Newsletter

AUGUST 2005 NEWSLETTER
What’s New at Cast Your Anchor?

Adult Workshop: We’ve made some changes!
The interest is very high so we decided to run the workshop every Wednesday ALL YEAR ROUND. Come in and build any model you want and take as long as you want to build it. The cost is only $150. The experience is priceless!!!

Specials: We are offering a hardwood tool chest for only $89.95 and the Artesania Latina kit San Giovanni Battista 1668 for only $199.95. Both of these specials offer significant savings of as much as 50%.

Radio Control: Come and check out our new line of books dealing with the radio control hobby. We are fully stocked on radio control sail and power boats. We support the Soling and Victoria class of sailing boats. We have a full range of parts, batteries and power supplies. Have questions? – our in store technician will be happy to help.

Lakeshore Boulevard Yatching Club: Join us August 13 to witness the fifth annual Victoria Class Regatta. Over 40 entrants are expected from across North America. If you have ever been interested in Radio Controlled sailing this will be a great event to take in.

Wanted: Cast Your Anchor would like any nautical antiques. These will be handled on a consignment basis. There is a big demand for old sailors and sailing stuff. Let us know if you have anything you want to sell.

Did You Know: If you have a kit under your bed and you are just not motivated to assemble it, we will sell it for you. If you treat us right, our commissions are very reasonable. Bring your unwanted kits in.



What’s Coming

Toronto Life Magazine: Look for the September issue coming to a newsstand near you. Learn about what Cast Your Anchor has to offer and view a model from the Pothier Collection.
Hobby Show: Mark November 4th 5th and 6th on your calendar for the annual Hobby Show at the International Centre. We will have both static and radio control demonstration. Stay tuned for more information.

Competition and Exhibition: Cast Your Anchor is interested to know of any modelers who would like to enter their ship in a competition. This competition would be geared to intermediate kit builders. A suitable venue and prizes would be arranged by Cast your Anchor should there be enough interest. Please contact the store.


Our customers make a difference. Please let us know if there is a particular activity or product that you would like us to consider. We truly appreciate the feedback that we have received so far and look forward to more of your excellent suggestions.


See you at the store

Tuesday, July 05, 2005

Jully 2005 Newsletter

JULY 2005 NEWSLETTER


What’s New at Cast Your Anchor?


Adult Workshop: We’ve made some changes!
The interest is very high so we decided to run the workshop every Wednesday ALL YEAR ROUND. Come in and build any model you want and take as long as you want to build it. The cost is only $150. The experience is priceless!!!

Specials: We are offering a hardwood tool chest for only $89.95 and the Artesania Latina kit San Giovanni Battista 1668 for only $199.95. Both of these specials offer significant savings of as much as 50%.

Radio Control: Come and check out our new line of books dealing with the radio control hobby. We are fully stocked on radio control sail and power boats. We support the Soling and Victoria class of sailing boats. We have a full range of parts, batteries and power supplies. Have questions? – our in store technician will be happy to help.

Assembly: Want a radio control boat but not sure if you can assemble it? Let our professional in-house technician do the work for you so that you can enjoy the boat quickly.

Wanted: Cast Your Anchor would like any nautical antiques. These will be handled on a consignment basis. There is a big demand for old sailors and sailing stuff. Let us know if you have anything you want to sell.

Did You Know: If you have a kit under your bed and you are just not motivated to assemble it, we will sell it for you. If you treat us right, our commissions are very reasonable. Bring your unwanted kits in.








What’s Coming

Lakeshore Boulevard Yacht Club: Join us August 13 to witness the first annual Victoria Class Regatta. Over 40 entrants are expected from across North America. If you have ever been interested in Radio Controlled sailing this will be a great event to take in.
Toronto Life Magazine: Look for the September issue coming to a newsstand near you. Learn about what Cast Your Anchor has to offer and view a model from the Pothier Collection.

Competition and Exhibition: Cast Your Anchor is interested to know of any modelers who would like to enter their ship in a competition. This competition would be geared to intermediate kit builders. A suitable venue and prizes would be arranged by Cast your Anchor should there be enough interest. Please contact the store.


Our customers make a difference. Please let us know if there is a particular activity or product that you would like us to consider. We truly appreciate the feedback that we have received so far and look forward to more of your excellent suggestions.


See you at the store

Wednesday, June 01, 2005

JUNE 2005 NEWSLETTER

Don’t Forget Fathers Day June 19!!!

What’s New at Cast Your Anchor?


Adult Workshop: We’ve made some changes!

The interest is very high so we decided to run the workshop every Wednesday ALL YEAR ROUND. Come in and build any model you want and take as long as you want to build it. Our instructor is very skilled but sometimes the humour is a bit overwhelming.
Specials: We are offering a hardwood tool chest for only $89.95 and the Artesania Latina kit San Giovanni Battista 1668 for only $199.95. Both of these specials offer significant savings of as much as 50%. Great Fathers Day Gifts!

Radio Control: Come and check out our new line of books dealing with the radio control hobby.

We are fully stocked on radio control sail and power boats. We support the Soling and Victoria class of sailing boats. We have a full range of parts, batteries and power supplies. Have questions? – our in store technician will be happy to help.


Kingston Road Spring Festival:

Join us at the store Saturday June 4th to experience all that the upper beaches offers. Live musicians, street performers, children’s games and other special attractions and surprises. The surprise is out - meet the FIRE FIGHTER CALANDER GUYS at the store. Come and enjoy the sunny day.

World’s Longest Street Festival:

If you miss us Saturday, join us Sunday June 5th on Yonge Street in Aurora. There will be 500 vendors, corner bands, classic cars, buskers and clowns, food, games and rides. Come out and have a great time.
Win a Radio Control Sail Boat: Cast Your Anchor, in conjunction with Licks Restaurants will be holding a draw for a fully decked out radio control power boat "Zig Zag Racer" We are also offering a 15% discount on all of our nautical gifts. Watch for this promotion coming in June 4th.





What’s Coming

Radio Control: The staff of Cast Your Anchor have had enough of the indoors. We will be demonstrating some of the sail and power boats that we carry. Check the store for details on day and location during the summer months.

Competition and Exhibition: Cast Your Anchor is interested to know of any modelers who would like to enter their ship in a competition. This competition would be geared to intermediate kit builders. A suitable venue and prizes would be arranged by Cast your Anchor should there be enough interest. Please contact the store.


Our customers make a difference. Please let us know if there is a particular activity or product that you would like us to consider. We truly appreciate the feedback that we have received so far and look forward to more of your excellent suggestions.


See you at the store

Thursday, April 28, 2005

May 2005 Newletter

We really need rain!!!!


What’s New at Cast Your Anchor?

Model Transportation Expo: Join us Saturday April 30th and Sunday May 1 at the Victoria Park Armories in Lindsay Ontario. Radio control in water display and much much more. See us for details.

Adult Workshop: A group of very enthusiaitic model builders are beavering away producing the Bluenose II. We are all having a great time and their models are taking great shape. Let us know if you want to join us in the fall for the next build. We’ll be building the Sanson Tugboat. The class is filling up quickly.

Radio Control: Come and check out our new line of books dealing with the radio control hobby. We are fully stocked on radio control sail and power boats. We support the Soling and Victoria class of sailing boats. We have a full range of parts, batteries and power supplies. Have questions? – our in store technician will be happy to help.

Nautical Gifts: Just in! For the boating enthusiast, a great selection of nautical gifts. For use onboard or for home display. Come and see our selection.

Nautical Toys: Terrific selection of nautical toys for kids. Come and see our huge Pirate selection. We have the makings for a Pirate Birthday party. Jolly Roger flags, eye patches, tattoos, pencils and much more.

What’s Coming

Kingston Road Spring Festival: Join us at the store Saturday June 4th to experience all that the upper beaches offers. Live musicians, street performers, children’s games and other special attractions and surprises. Come and enjoy the sunny day.

World’s Longest Street Festival: If you miss us Saturday, join us Sunday June 5th on Yonge Street in Aurora. There will be 500 vendors, corner bands, classic cars, buskers and clowns, food, games and rides. Come out and have a great time.

Win a Radio Control Sail Boat: Cast Your Anchor, in conjunction with Licks Restaurants will be holding a draw for a fully decked out radio control power boat “Zig Zag Racer” Watch for this promotion coming in June.

Competition and Exhibition: Cast Your Anchor is interested to know of any modelers who would like to enter their ship in a competition. This competition would be geared to intermediate kit builders. A suitable venue and prizes would be arranged by Cast your Anchor should there be enough interest. Please contact the store.


Our customers make a difference. Please let us know if there is a particular activity or product that you would like us to consider. We truly appreciate the feedback that we have received so far and look forward to more of your excellent suggestions.


See you at the store

Thursday, March 31, 2005

April 2005 Newletter

Yahoo!!! Spring is here –boating season is about to start.

What’s New at Cast Your Anchor?

Appraisal Service: Cast Your Anchor provides the only appraisal service in Canada for ship models. Cast Your Anchor is a member of the Nautical Research Guild. Our appraisals are used for insurance and market purposes.

April Promotion: During the Month of March, we will give you a free gift card with every kit purchased. No need to spend more time shopping! And as always, Cast Your Anchor offers a free gift wrapping service.

Just the Numbers: In stock: 30 different radio control sail and power boats, 70 different static kits, 5000 fittings in every scale, 1000 specialized tools. You will not find a better selection of nautical modeling products in Canada.

Adult Workshop: A group of very enthusiaitic model builders are beavering away producing the Bluenose II. We are all having a great time and their models are taking great shape. Let us know if you want to join us in the fall for the next build. We’ll be building the Sanson Tugboat.

Radio Control: Come and check out our new line of books dealing with the radio control hobby. We are fully stocked on radio control sail and power boats. We support the Soling and Victoria class of sailing boats. We have a full range of parts, batteries and power supplies. Have questions? – our in store technician will be happy to help.

Nautical Gifts: Just in! For the boating enthusiast, a great selection of nautical gifts. For use onboard or for home display. Come and see our selection.

What’s Coming

Model Transportation Expo: Join us Saturday April 30th and Sunday May 1 at the Victoria Park Armories in Lindsay Ontario. Radio control in water display and much much more. See us for details.

Win a Radio Control Sail Boat: Cast Your Anchor, in conjunction with Licks Restaurants will be holding a draw for a fully decked out radio control power boat “Zig Zag Racer” Watch for this promotion coming in May.

Competition and Exhibition: Cast Your Anchor is interested to know of any modelers who would like to enter their ship in a competition. This competition would be geared to intermediate kit builders. A suitable venue and prizes would be arranged by Cast your Anchor should there be enough interest. Please contact the store.

Our customers make a difference. Please let us know if there is a particular activity or product that you would like us to consider. We truly appreciate the feedback that we have received so far and look forward to more of your excellent suggestions.

See you at the store

Friday, February 18, 2005

March 2005 Newsletter

What’s New at Cast Your Anchor?

Children’s Workshop’s: During the March school break introduce your children to the wonderful world of model boat building. New easy build wooden boats, boats that can be used in the swimming pool and Bluenose schooner types for static display are just some of your choices. Contact the store for details

March Promotion: During the Month of March, we will give you a hobby knife with every kit purchased so that you can get right to work when you get home.

Just the Numbers: In stock: 30 different radio control sail and power boats, 70 different static kits, 5000 fittings in every scale, 1000 specialized tools. You will not find a better selection of nautical modeling products in Canada.

Adult Workshop: A group of very enthusiaitic model builders are beavering away producing the Bluenose II. We are all having a great time and their models are taking great shape. Let us know if you want to join us in the fall for the next build.

Radio Control: We are fully stocked on radio control sail and power boats. We support the Soling and Victoria class of sailing boats. We have a full range of parts, batteries and power supplies. Have questions? – our in store technician will be happy to help.

Nautical Gifts: For the boating enthusiast, a nice range of nautical gifts. For use onboard or for home display. Come and see our selection.

What’s Coming

Model Transportation Expo: Join us Saturday April 30th and Sunday May 1 at the Victoria Park Armories in Lindsay Ontario. Radio control in water display and much much more. See us for details.

Win a Radio Control Sail Boat: Cast Your Anchor, in conjunction with Licks Restaurants will be holding a draw for a fully decked out radio control sailboat “Odyssey” Watch for this promotion coming in May.

Our customers make a difference. Please let us know if there is a particular activity or product that you would like us to consider. We truly appreciate the feedback that we have received so far and look forward to more of your excellent suggestions.

See you at the store!

Monday, November 22, 2004

Cast Your Anchor opens web site!

You can now shop for your favorite hobby and modeling ship products online. Our web site is now available to take your order.Model Ships, Hobby and Modeling supply shop located in Toronto, Canada. From Viking Boats to Great Tall Ships splendid romantic architectural detailing. A Mariners nautical delight!At Cast Your Anchor you will find a collection of model ships and boat kits to satisfy the beginnner or the master modeler.We carry Toronto's largest supply of wood, metals, modeling tools, books, paints, fittings, and rigging to satisfy any modelers needs.

Tuesday, September 28, 2004

News Release - Deputy Mayor officiates Grand Opening

News Release September 28, 2004
For Immediate Release

Deputy Mayor, Sandra Bussin to Officiate at Opening of Unique Hobby Store in Upper Beaches

Toronto, Ontario – Cast your Anchor announces its official opening as Canada’s only centre dedicated to the nautical hobby of shipbuilding. The Deputy Mayor will cut the ribbon at the opening ceremonies at 1pm Saturday October 2, 2004. Held in conjunction with the Kingston Road Harvest Festival which is in its 10th year and expected to attract well over 4000 people, there will be an appearance by the Toronto Argonaut Cheerleaders. Our “Talking Parrot” contest will also be introduced. “Cast Your Anchor is very excited to deliver the only hobby store in Canada dedicated to the art of nautical modeling”.

About Cast Your Anchor

Cast Your Anchor is a one-of-a-kind hobby store focused on ship modeling. In addition to carrying the largest inventory of kits, tools and fittings in Canada, we offer workshops geared to all levels of interest and skill.

For further information: Wray Hodgson 416-686-8529 990 Kingston Road Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Saturday, July 10, 2004

June Tip of the Month - Simulating Tar on Deck Planking

There are many different ways to simulate tar while planking a model ship. It’s really in the eye of the beholder which method is the most pleasing.

Use a square ruler and a pencil, draw plank lines on the deck. Use a soft lead so that the marks will be vissible under the stain and don’t forget the nail dots.
After varnishing the edges of planking boards, use a black marker on the edges of the planks. Varnishing will avoid bleeding from the marker. Once the planks are in place, sand, stain and varnish then apply the nail dots.
Using a spacer, like a thin piece of wire, plank the deck. after sanding, staining and varnishing, lay a piece of black cotton thread in between the planks. Either apply nail dots or using a nailing tool, instal brass headed nails.
Stain the false deck and the edges of the planking boards. Use a spacer and apply the planks. Don’t use thread to fill the spaces. This gives a three dimensional look to the deck. Once again, sand, stain and varnish the deck and apply nails.

Our customers make a difference. Please let us know if there is a particular activity or product that you would like us to consider. We truly appreciate the feedback that we have received so far and look forward to more of your excellent suggestions.

See you at the store

Monday, June 07, 2004

June 2004 Newletter

Mission Statement:
Create a helpful and friendly atmosphere to promote the hobby of nautical ship building. The products that we sell emphasize the artistic nature of the hobby to help you create a valued heirloom. We will provide a high level of customer service.

As part of fulfilling the mission statement, CYA imports a complete range of high quality products from around the world. We purchase the products in a way that provides value to our customers. We provide a facility for education, exhibition, hold workshops and assist in project assembly with one on one consulting. We provide an opportunity for artists to sell their creations to the public.

What’s New at Cast Your Anchor?

Workshops: A truly unique opportunity! Fall workshops will be conducted by Mr. Roger Cole. Roger is a world renowned ship modeler, well known in Toronto from his work at the Ontario Science Centre. His creations are found in many museums throughout the world and he is the recipient of many awards from international competitions. A very special opportunity to learn from one of the world’s best.

Free Children’s Workshops: A big hit last month. Introduce your children to the wonderful world of model boat building. Saturday mornings we’ll be offering instruction and assistance to enhance your child’s ability to succeed at model building. Drop by the store for additional information.

Just the Numbers: In stock: 50 different model kits, 5000 fittings in every scale, 1700 specialized tools, 1000 different types and sizes of wood. You will not find a better selection of modeling products in Ontario!

Artist Rendering: Perhaps a particular ship has special meaning to you but there is no kit currently available. We can arrange to have either a pen and ink drawing or water colour painting commissioned. A treasure for a lifetime. Ask for details in the store

What’s Next

Radio Control: Race with the best. Take a Futaba two channel radio, a Soling 1 Meter sail boat and a Hitech Wench and all that’s left is honing your sailing skills. Complete package for the most popular racing outfit is only $450.

Nautical Gifts: We are searching for unique hand-crafted nautically themed gifts to enhance our product offering for you. Hand blown glass, stained glass, ornaments, water colours or oils, needlecraft. In other words, any one-of-a-kind item that is hand made. Let us know if there are any special items you would like to see!

Our customers make a difference. Please let us know if there is a particular activity or product that you would like us to consider. We truly appreciate the feedback that we have received so far and look forward to more of your excellent suggestions.

See you at the store

Tuesday, April 06, 2004

April 2004 Newsletter

Looks like spring has sprung!!!! And just in time for spring radio controlled sail and powered boats.

What’s New at Cast Your Anchor?

Radio Control: Just arrived! Power boats, sail boats, radio control units, motors, engines, batteries and spare parts now it stock Come on in and see our line of quality radio control products. Our radio control division is fully supported with kits, parts and technical assistance.

Free Children’s Workshop’s: A big hit last month. Introduce your children to the wonderful world of model boat building. Saturday mornings we’ll be offering instruction and assistance to enhance your child’s ability to succeed at model building Drop by the store for additional information.

Just the Numbers: In stock: 50 different model kits, 5000 fittings in every scale, 1700 specialized tools, 1000 different types and sizes of wood. You will not find a better selection of modeling products in Ontario!

New tools: Just arrived !
Finger drills (for absolute accuracy in drilling holes)
Electric plank benders
Waterline markers
Weathering tool
Historical paints

Artist Rendering: Perhaps a particular ship has special meaning to you but there is no kit currently available. We can arrange to have either a pen and ink drawing or water colour painting commissioned. A treasure for a lifetime. Ask for details in the store

What’s Next

Model Club and Workshops: Once the construction is complete, we will continue to organize for different types of events in the store.

Nautical Gifts: We are searching for unique hand-crafted nautically themed gifts to enhance our product offering for you. Hand blown glass, stained glass, ornaments, water colours or oils, needlecraft. In other words, any one-of-a-kind item that is hand made. Let us know if there are any special items you would like to see!.

Our customers make a difference. Please let us know if there is a particular activity or product that you would like us to consider. We truly appreciate the feedback that we have received so far and look forward to more of your excellent suggestions.

See you at the store

Saturday, March 06, 2004

March 2004 Newsletter

Hopefully the worst of winter is past and everyone will soon be enjoying a sunny spring.
It continues to be a busy time for us setting up our store. And yes - we are still under construction!

What’s new at Cast Your Anchor?

Free Children’s Workshop’s: Introduce your children to the wonderful world of model boat building. Saturday mornings we’ll be offering instruction and assistance to enhance your child’s ability to succeed at model building Drop by the store for additional information.

March Promotion: Free with every kit purchased an instructional video on building techniques for plank-on-plank model ship.

Just the Numbers: In stock: 50 different model kits, 5000 fittings in every scale, 1700 specialized tools, 1000 different types and sizes of wood. You will not find a better selection of modeling products in Ontario!

Specials: OOPS, our friendly transportation company had a slight problem with one of our shipments. The boxes are damaged but the product inside is not. Available are:

1 only, H.M.S. Bounty, regular $385.95, now $289.00
1 only, King of the Mississippi, regular $159.95, now $120.00

Artist Rendering: Perhaps a particular ship has special meaning to you but there is no kit currently available. We can arrange to have either a pen and ink drawing or water colour painting commissioned. A treasure for a lifetime. Ask for details in the store

What’s Next

Model Club and Workshops: Once the construction is complete, we will continue to organize for different types of events in the store.

Radio Control: Just in time for spring, we are receiving our line of radio control sail and power boats. Our radio control division will be fully supported with kits, parts and technical assistance.

Nautical Gifts: We are searching for unique hand-crafted nautically themed gifts to enhance our product offering for you. Hand blown glass, stained glass, ornaments, water colours or oils, needlecraft. In other words, any one-of-a-kind item that is hand made. Let us know if there are any special items you would like to see!.

Our customers make a difference. Please let us know if there is a particular activity or product that you would like us to consider. We truly appreciate the feedback that we have received so far and look forward to more of your excellent suggestions.

See you at the store