Happy Wife Happy “Life” Boat

A very well used quote which couldn’t have any better meaning then when on a boat where space is limited and tension runs high. Although it’s not just happy wife, happy husband too! We’ve seen…

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What is Wavve Boating?

Wavve Boating is an easy to use marine navigation app that helps boaters navigate and explore with ease, while connected to their boating community. Promoted by Apple as a “New App We Love”, and integrated…

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Crossing the Ocean in a Small Sailboat with Only 2 People Part 1

An Atlantic crossing in a small sailboat and minimal crew is something very special. Not only are you crossing an ocean but you are limited by the number of available hands on deck.  Someone always…

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Lost in Boat Lingo

When someone told me I had to use the toilet in their head I was a little lost. Was this a joke? Cook your supper in the galley. What are you talking about? Oh and…

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C-Tow Captain’s Call: Overheated Engines in Five-Foot Seas – Ted Perrin Rescue

I have been involved in boating most of my life and based out of Long Pond, which is in  Conception Bay, NL, serving recreational boaters from Cape St. Francis north to Western Bay Head. Even…

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Mentally Preparing for an Ocean Crossing

Being mentally confident to spend days out at sea is quite an accomplishment. I’m sure there are many people who have just went for it and had everything go just fine more times than not….

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Ron King Rescue

C-Tow Captain’s Call: A Day Nearly on the Rocks I have been boating the BC Coast all of my life. Some even say I was born with saltwater in my blood. I started as a…

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10 Essentials for Outfitting Your Sailboat for Long-Term Cruising

Outfitting a sailboat for long-term cruising can seem like an overwhelming task. With so many things to consider, it can be difficult to know where to start. If you’re serious about cruising and want peace…

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Living on a Sailboat: Adjusting to our Tiny Floating Home

One thousand, one hundred and sixty-seven days.  That’s how many days Travis and I have been living on our sailboat at the time of writing.  One of the most common questions we’re asked is how…

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MUST SEE in Long Island Bahamas

Last year we spent quite a bit of time in Long Island in the Southern Bahamas and absolutely fell in love with it. It’s a special island with fewer cruisers than the Abacos or Exumas….

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