Bilge Pumps – Your First and Last Line of Defence

In the past few weeks I’ve seen a number of sad social media posts at Canadian marinas where vessel’s have sunk. One in particular appeared to be a live-aboard: the power had gone out at…

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Cold Water, Warm Weather: The Spring Boating Risk Most People Underestimate

The first warm weekend hits and suddenly the launch ramp is busy again. But here’s the spring boating truth most people don’t realize until it’s too late: the air can feel like summer while the…

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Boating Tech That Actually Helps in an Emergency

Boating tech has gotten seriously good. But the best upgrades aren’t the flashy ones—they’re the ones that help you prevent an emergency, respond faster, or get found quickly when things go sideways. Here are a…

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Turks & Caicos Boating – Now Backed by Peace of Mind with C-Tow Marine Assistance

There’s a certain kind of confidence that comes with boating in Turks & Caicos. The water is impossibly clear, the horizon feels wide open, and within an hour of Providenciales you can find sandbars, coral…

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Why Your Boat Always Breaks Right After You Leave the Dock

You cast off the lines. The fenders are stowed. The crew is smiling. The wind looks perfect. And then it happens. Everything seems to break all at once. An engine alarm. A strange vibration. No…

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Ice Recovery on Sylvan Lake: An Unusual Call 

Every so often we get a call that’s outside the “typical” marine assist — the kind that reminds you how quickly conditions can change and why having experienced help matters. Recently, C‑Tow coordinated an ice…

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A Late-Night Lifeline in the Fog (Nanaimo / Lasqueti Island)

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…

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Dock Talk With Andrew McDonald

Have you done your mid-winter inspection? Over the years working in the marine industry, I’ve come across some eye-opening situations during mid-winter inspections. A few of the most memorable include: The long, grey stretch between…

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PARTNER OF THE MONTH SPOTLIGHT 

SiriusXM  From the drive to the dock to those long days on the water, the right soundtrack makes everything better. That’s why we’re excited to spotlight SiriusXM—one of the perks available to C‑Tow members. Member…

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What to Inspect Before Every Long Sail

A long sail—whether it’s an overnight passage, a multi-day crossing, or simply pushing beyond your usual comfort zone—demands more than a glance around the deck. We are getting ready to sail across the Mona Passage…

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