Vertical Parking: A Captain’s Tale of a Midnight Rescue

It was just past midnight when my phone went off. Dispatch’s voice was calm but urgent – a boat had somehow managed to run itself up a cliff face. In my decades on the water,…

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Revolutionizing Marine Assistance: C-Tow’s New App Sets Sail!

The future of boating assistance has arrived! As we kick off the 2025 boating season, C-Tow Marine Assistance Ltd. is thrilled to announce the launch of our completely reimagined mobile app – your new best…

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Taking the Route Less Travelled 

We absolutely love the Bahamas and year after year we find ourselves returning. After 5 seasons cruising around we have explored most of the island chains here. Of course there will always be another spot…

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Life Jackets: Your Most Important Piece of Boating Equipment

When it comes to boating safety, nothing is more crucial than having proper life jackets (also known as Personal Flotation Devices or PFDs) on board. Yet many boaters overlook the importance of maintaining and regularly…

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Tides, Trust, and a 40-Footer: A C-Tow Rescue in the Main Arm

The morning sun cast long shadows across the water as my radio crackled to life. Another day on the water, another opportunity to help a fellow boater in need. This call would take me through…

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Guide to Sail the Bahamas safely

When we first sailed to the Bahamas we weren’t familiar with its wind and current patterns and we learnt by trial and error. Now sailing around the idyllic islands of the Bahamas for our fifth…

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TOP ACCESSORIES TO ENHANCE YOUR BOATING EXPERIENCE

As your trusted marine assistance partner, we’re always looking for ways to make your time on the water safer and more enjoyable. Here are our top-recommended accessories that every well-equipped vessel should consider: Safety Essentials…

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Your Guide to Eco-Friendly Boating This Spring

Spring is in the air, and as Canadian boaters prepare for another exciting season on the water, there’s no better time to consider how we can protect our precious marine environments. Whether you’re cruising 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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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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