RESCUE SPOTLIGHT: Captain Steve’s Sandbar Save

It was supposed to be a perfect sailing day off the BC coast, but Mother Nature had other plans. A 42-foot sailboat found herself in every sailor’s nightmare scenario – hard aground on a sandbar…

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C-Tow Sets Sail as Proud Sponsor of the Lake Ontario 300

Our Team Hits the Water for an Unforgettable Race Experience The waters of Lake Ontario came alive this July as C-Tow Marine Assistance proudly supported one of Canada’s most challenging offshore sailing events – the…

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Turks and Caicos surprised us!

This year we decided to sail further South and a pit stop in Turk and Caicos made sense due to the strong prevailing easterly trade winds. Cruising through the Bahamas and trying to make your…

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Classic Boats, Timeless Stories: Victoria’s 46th Annual Classic Boat Festival Sets Sail This Labour Day

Where maritime heritage meets modern safety – and why C-Tow is the perfect companion for classic boat enthusiasts The salt air will be filled with history this Labour Day weekend as Victoria’s Inner Harbour transforms…

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Captain’s Call: A Toronto Harbour Challenge

It was supposed to be a perfect afternoon sail on Lake Ontario. The weather forecast called for light winds and clear skies – ideal conditions for taking out the 20-foot sailboat from one of Toronto’s…

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Planning Around Bahamian Weather Windows: Getting to Windward During Early Summer

For cruisers in the Bahamas wanting to head east, making windward progress during the summer months can be very challenging. The consistent trade winds that make the islands a paradise for sailors can quickly become…

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Going Green on the Water: Eco-Friendly Boating Trends for 2025

As we cruise into the heart of summer 2025, Canadian boaters are increasingly embracing sustainable practices that protect the waters we love. The marine industry is responding with innovative eco-friendly technologies and solutions that don’t…

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The Big Three: C-Tow’s Most Common Rescue Calls (And How to Avoid Them)

After 41 years on Canadian waters, our C-Tow Captains have seen it all. But three types of calls dominate our dispatch center during peak boating season: dead batteries, fuel emergencies, and soft groundings. The good…

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Captain David Eagan’s Epic 6-Hour Tow: From Port Colborne to North Tonawanda

When Captain David Eagan received the call that a 56-foot vessel was in distress near Port Colborne, he knew he was in for more than just a routine tow. The destination? North Tonawanda – a…

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What to Do When Your Boat Engine Overheats: A Summer Boater’s Essential Guide

Summer boating season brings longer days on the water, but it also brings one of the most common marine emergencies: engine overheating. With over 40 years of marine assistance experience, C-Tow has responded to countless…

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