Some tows are straightforward. Others remind you exactly why having a professional marine assistance team on call matters.

This month’s Tow of the Month comes from a very late, dark, and foggy night off the coast of BC, when Captain Mark Bright (Nanaimo) responded to a call that quickly turned into one of those “nothing comes easy” runs — the kind that demands patience, experience, and calm decision-making from start to finish.

The Call: Engine Trouble Near Lasqueti Island

The call came in under tough conditions: low visibility, heavy darkness, and fog that can make even familiar waters feel unfamiliar. The vessel was experiencing a failed engine, leaving the boater without reliable power and needing assistance to get safely back to harbour.

With conditions deteriorating and the margin for error shrinking, Captain Mark got underway to locate the vessel and assess the safest plan forward.

The Tow: Lasqueti Island to French Creek — Not an Easy Run

The tow route was from Lasqueti Island to French Creek, and it wasn’t a simple point-A-to-point-B job. Between the darkness and fog, this was a tow that required steady navigation, constant awareness, and careful control to keep everything safe and stable throughout the run.

It’s in moments like these that experience really shows — knowing how to manage the tow, read the conditions, and keep everyone calm while making progress through challenging waters.

The Outcome: Safe Arrival, No Shortcuts

Despite the conditions and the complexity of the tow, Captain Mark successfully brought the vessel into French Creek safely. No shortcuts — just professional seamanship, the right equipment, and a commitment to getting boaters home without taking unnecessary risks.

A failed engine can happen to anyone — and it rarely happens at a convenient time. When it happens at night, in fog, and far from where you need to be, the right help makes all the difference.

That’s what C-Tow is here for: fast response, experienced captains, and the peace of mind that you’re not alone out there.

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