9 Things I Wish I Knew About Raising Little Sailors

When we first decided to raise our kids on a sailboat, we had no idea what we were getting into. It’s been a journey filled with challenges, laughter, and more than a few surprises. For…

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6 MUST SEE in Cat Island, Bahamas

We found yet another amazing island to visit while cruising in the Bahamas. Cat Island has so much to offer. It is part of what is considered the out islands. With a little over 1500…

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C-Tow Captain’s Call: A Power Cat Over Easy

Being a C-Tow captain in a district from Port Maitland, ON, on Lake Erie to the Niagara River just makes sense for me. I own a marine service shop in Crystal Beach near Fort Erie…

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Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup: Celebrating Plastic Free July!

The summer season brings with it a variety of opportunities to enjoy our local waters and to reflect on how we can preserve these natural spaces for generations to come. Plastic pollution is one of…

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Canadian Companies, C-Tow & Wavve Boating, Join Forces to Expand – Support to the Next Generation: ‘Covid-boom’ Boaters.

C-Tow & Wavve Boating have announced a collaborative partnership targeting safety and accessibility for recreational boaters across Canada. By combining the largest on-water towing fleet in Canada, and Wavve Boating’s award winning navigation app, this…

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High & Dry in a Hundred Year Old Slipway

Floating in here at high tide is like drifting back in time… One of the last ‘ways’ off the coast of Vancouver Island, this old-school shipyard started up generations ago in the Finnish settler community…

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How To Call For Assistance On The C-Tow App

Connecting with C-Tow for assistance on the water has never been easier. With a number of resources at your fingertips, the C-Tow App is the essential tool to ensure smooth, fast help in an emergency…

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 Where Cruisers and Racers Unite in Ontario’s Sailing Paradise 

 Georgian Bay Regatta  | July 31 to August 4, 2024  Thrills and Tranquility: For racing enthusiasts, the Georgian Bay Regatta is the ultimate test of skill and strategy. From seasoned veterans to eager newcomers, sailors…

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Staying Positive when Everything is going Wrong

Staying positive when nothing will go right can sometimes feel like the biggest hurdle to get past during our time as a sailor. It is easy to fall into the trap of getting down on…

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Challenges of re rigging your sailboat

Being new owners of a 40 year old boat with original rod rigging meant we had to seriously consider a re-rig sooner rather than later. For us tackling a re-rig seemed like a little too…

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