Ringing Out 2020

To our C-Tow community, We bring you good tide-ings in this last month of 2020, a year like none other. While we are certain there are many of you who felt like these last many…

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C-Tow Connections – November 2020

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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Master the Art of Docking

Hi everyone, I would like to introduce myself and what I do.  My name is Marco Coda and I am a Sail Canada Instructor Evaluator. My cruising certifications include Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Cruising as well…

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Say it Ain’t Snow! Common Boat Winterizing Mistakes

Before you get your vessel shrink wrapped, tarped, up on stands or some combination of the three, think ahead to what might happen when the snow falls. There are a few common boat winterizing mistakes…

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Safely Disposing of Marine Flares

If you are prepping your boat to come out of the water for winter, or simply doing a bit of fall clean-up, you might be wondering what to do with expired marine flares.  Each flare…

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Staying Connected to Other Boaters Virtually

As colder weather arrives and vessels are safely stored in the chillier parts of Canada, mariners may be feeling a familiar sense of loss. Many of us long for glorious spring to get back on…

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A Thank You to Our Ontario Members

It’s that time of year again. Our Ontario and Eastern customers have largely put their boats on the hard, and the active period of the Ontario C-Tow coverage is complete, running from May 1 through…

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C-Tow Connections – October 2020

C-Tow Connections 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…

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Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning on a Boat

It’s a risk that you might not have considered until recently, as cases of carbon monoxide poisoning aboard boats are in the news. The spotlight on carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a red flag to…

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Developing a Mindset for Safer Boating

So many safety resources for boaters come in the form of a checklist. These lists are certainly useful, and a great tool for making sure you have everything packed, prepared, and ready every time you…

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