The Reality of sailing with kids

The Reality of sailing with kids Over the last few years we have met so many people who have asked us what it was like sailing with a kid and baby. Most wonder what the…

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Midnight Navigation: How the C-Tow App Helped Save the Day

Midnight Navigation: How the C-Tow App Helped Save the Day In the pitch-black waters of Lake Simcoe, a late-night adventure nearly turned into a nightmare for one boater. At 1 AM, Captain John’s phone lit…

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Racing Against the Storm

Racing Against the Storm The VHF radio crackled to life at 3 AM. Through the static, our C-Tow dispatch received an urgent distress call that would turn into one of this winter’s most dramatic rescues….

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Escape the Canadian Chill: Why The British Virgin Islands Should Be Your Next Boating Paradise

As winter’s icy grip holds firm across Canada, many of our C-Tow members are dreaming of warmer waters. This month, we’re spotlighting the British Virgin Islands (BVI) – a boater’s haven that offers the perfect…

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Make working with Resins Easy

It is easy to become overwhelmed and discouraged when tackling a project that is new to you. Before you even get started you might find yourself making excuses to put off that next itchy project….

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Top 10 Reasons to Attend a Boat Show in Canada

Top 10 Reasons to Attend a Boat Show in Canada Boating enthusiasts, mark your calendars! Boat shows in Canada are a must-visit for anyone passionate about life on the water. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor…

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Untie the Lines

Untie the lines Setting off sailing or cruising can be extremely intimidating and even scary. I almost decided against buying a sailboat to sail around the world because I was afraid of not knowing how…

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Captain’s Call: The Art of Towing a Crabbing Vessel

Captain’s Call: The Art of Towing a Crabbing Vessel Being an independent contractor for C-Tow in Comox, BC, as well as the Broughton Archipelago, my husband, stepson and I are just one of the C-Tow…

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Happy New Year!!

Happy New Year from C-Tow! Happy New Year to all our valued members, customers, partners, and friends! As we welcome this fresh start, we at C-Tow are filled with gratitude for your continued trust and…

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C-TOW CELBRATES 40 YEARS!

It all started back in 1984 when the Canadian Coast Guard announced that they would no longer tow non-distressed vessels; that they would respond only to emergency, life-threatening situations. Non-emergencies would be dealt with by…

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