The big confusion: PCL vs PCOC (they’re not the same) There’s been a ton of confusion lately around Transport Canada’s changes and the idea of something “expiring every 5 years.” Here’s the key distinction boaters…
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There’s nothing like that first real day back on the water—when the cover comes off, the engine turns over, and winter finally feels like it’s in the rearview. Even if your boat isn’t splashing in…
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In the past few weeks I’ve seen a number of sad social media posts at Canadian marinas where vessel’s have sunk. One in particular appeared to be a live-aboard: the power had gone out at…
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The first warm weekend hits and suddenly the launch ramp is busy again. But here’s the spring boating truth most people don’t realize until it’s too late: the air can feel like summer while the…
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Boating tech has gotten seriously good. But the best upgrades aren’t the flashy ones—they’re the ones that help you prevent an emergency, respond faster, or get found quickly when things go sideways. Here are a…
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There’s a certain kind of confidence that comes with boating in Turks & Caicos. The water is impossibly clear, the horizon feels wide open, and within an hour of Providenciales you can find sandbars, coral…
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You cast off the lines. The fenders are stowed. The crew is smiling. The wind looks perfect. And then it happens. Everything seems to break all at once. An engine alarm. A strange vibration. No…
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Every so often we get a call that’s outside the “typical” marine assist — the kind that reminds you how quickly conditions can change and why having experienced help matters. Recently, C‑Tow coordinated an ice…
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If you’re looking for a boating destination that feels like a true getaway without leaving Canada, the Thousand Islands is hard to beat. Stretching along the St. Lawrence River between Kingston and Brockville (and into…
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Boat show season isn’t just about new models and shiny displays—it’s the unofficial kickoff to the boating year. Even if you didn’t attend Vancouver or Toronto, the conversations that happen at boat shows are a…
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