Dinghy Safety

Life Lessons by Travis (Sailing Jibsea) My whole life I’ve lived by Safety Second…until I became a boater.  So let me tell you why I now err on the side of caution… It was early…

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Johnstone Strait

There are a few areas in the Pacific Northwest that are notorious for unpredictable, dangerous and exciting conditions.  One of those places in Johnstone Strait.  This stretch of water is a kind of gateway between…

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Tips for Crossing the Gulf Stream

The Gulf Stream has its fair share of obstacles to plan around, making anyone’s first crossing feel pretty stressful, boat breaking, and at times dangerous if not planned. Having made our first crossing only 3…

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Anchored in a Forest, in the City

For us, living on a boat has meant that we are often either right in the thick of nature with little to no development or services around us, or we are right in the thick…

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Living on a Boat Through An Ontario Winter

It was October 31st and the boat sale was now finalized! We had the option to keep the boat on the hard where it was or put it in the water for the winter and…

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Fighting NAUSEA at sea

Are you someone who gets seasick while sailing or in a rolly anchorage? Well last year this was me for way too many days during our cruising season in the Bahamas. Maybe being pregnant while…

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C-Tow Connections – February 2022

As avid marine enthusiasts we always keep an eye out for informative and interesting news and advice from the global boating community! We’re pleased to share our favourite bookmarks with you, from online articles to…

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Tipsy Corner: Common Sense Tips for Beginner Boaters

You’ve got your boat… now what?  This is a great time of year for new boaters to dip their toes in the figurative water and learn a few tips to make the actual water more…

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C-Tow Captain Highlight: Scott Flemming

Dodd Narrows, BC Scott Flemming has been living the good life on tiny Mudge Island on the East Coast of Vancouver Island for 25 years. He is part of the Mudge Island Citizen Society, a…

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Sailing Jibsea: How We Chose Our Ideal Full Time Cruising Boat

Hi, we’re Steph and Travis, we knew nothing about sailing, bought a sailboat and left land life in Canada behind!  Picking up from last month’s read, I’ll be sharing how we found Jibsea, our full…

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