Winter Boat Projects

If the weather is keeping you away from the water, you can still get a jump on spring by taking on a winter boat project. There are two main ways to take advantage of wintertime…

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Pacific Yachting: Five Winter Reads

Courtesy Pacific Yachting 1. Green Ghost, Blue Ocean: No Fixed Address By Jennifer Smith, Pottersfield Press, 2020 Join the husband-and-wife crew of SV Green Ghost as they sail away from the security of stable jobs…

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Safely Sharing Waterways

When you are enjoying Canada’s waterways, you are one of millions doing exactly that. It takes a collective effort to share this space between boats of all sizes, boats that are rented and boats that…

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Sailing Magic Carpet: A Dream of Sailing

This is a short story about a dream of sailing.  The dream began when I was 13. I read a book by a woman named Tania Aebi who had sailed around the world solo on…

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A Sailor’s Greeting to 2021

Sailors who meet one another on the water have an often unspoken but much-revered tradition. We raise our hands and wave, not just to say hello, but to assure one another that all is well…

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C-Tow Connections – December 2020

This month, we’re looking back at some of what C-Tow has shared with our community in 2020.  Convincing Your Better Half to Be Your First Mate If your partner is anxiously envisioning piles of bills…

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The Future of Sustainable Boating

In order to enjoy the blue waters of Canada, we as boaters need to think green. As an individual mariner, you may already be recycling where you can, choosing eco-friendly products, and avoiding marine waste….

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Boating Changes Underway at Transport Canada

Anyone who operates a pleasure craft or wants to do so in the future should take note of changes underway at Transport Canada. The agency, which develops and maintains regulations, standards, policies and guidelines around…

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Make Your Winterizing List (and Check it Twice!)

If you have yet to winterize your boat, or if you’re wondering whether or not you actually crossed off every winterizing task, we’re here to help. Much like Santa Claus himself, we frequently find ourselves…

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The Dismasting of Jean-du-Sud

Courtesy Ontario Sailor By Yves Gelinas Ocean, Bass Strait, the Tasman Sea and entered the Pacific Ocean. On Feb. 15 1982, after 156 days at sea, I was 700 miles east of New Zealand, on…

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