A Tale of Two Tows

Our C-Tow captains always aim to be as helpful as possible. Sometimes, that means an unexpected double act, helping two (or more) vessels at the same time. Duty calls, and if it happens to call…

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C-Tow Captain Highlight: Ted Perrin

Ted Perrin Conception Bay, Newfoundland Ted Perrin is proud to be a Conception Bay, Newfoundland native. He’s lived there all his life and spends a lot of time in the summer on the local beaches…

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Introducing: Maxwel Hohn, Underwater Photographer

From The Scuba News An adventurer, photographer and filmmaker with a passion for showcasing British Columbia’s stunning natural diversity, Maxwel grew up on the Sunshine Coast before travelling around the world evolving his skills as…

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Sailing Magic Carpet: Joys and Frustrations

This is a short story about the joys and frustrations of boating.  Last month in this same newsletter, I wrote about how a stalled engine left myself, my Dad, and my beautiful little boat drifting…

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The Countdown is On

Whether March is coming in like a lion or a lamb in your part of Canada, we’re hopeful that the forecast remains the same for all of us: sunny days, open water, and a smooth…

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C-Tow Connections – February 2021

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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A Double Salvage on the Ottawa River

With a Zodiac and a trailer, C-Tow Quinte’s Kenn Morrison can easily get to mariners in need of help, even if they aren’t on Lake Ontario.  Last summer, Captain Kenn and Captain Matt Bradley (C-Tow…

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Built-In Crew: Get the Whole Family On Board for Boating Adventures

In many Canadian provinces, there’s a day set aside in February specifically devoted to family. In honour of that, we’re here with a few tips to make boating a full-family adventure. Whether you’ve got a…

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C-Tow Captain Highlight: Don Jenson

Don Jenson Sidney, BC Don Jensen is building a great life that revolves around boats and helping people in two Sidneys—the town of Sidney on the tip of Vancouver Island, where he lives in the…

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Introducing: The Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador

From The Scuba News For generations of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians whose lives depended on the water, a boat was a veritable vessel – to security, to safety, and to survival. Being resourceful, resilient people, our…

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