It all started back in 1984 when the Canadian Coast Guard announced that they would no longer tow non-distressed vessels; that they would respond only to emergency, life-threatening situations. Non-emergencies would be dealt with by…
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Did you know how to sail prior to cruising? This is probably one of the first questions we get asked when meeting new people. Before we were considering moving aboard a sailboat we thought that…
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As you’d expect after five long months marina line, we were eager to get back out on anchor. Dock itch is real! There is nothing better than being in a remote anchorage and we were…
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How can one choose a sailboat when there seems to be thousands of them. There have been so many builders over the years as well as many more custom made boats that it can be…
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As the end of the sailing season drew near, we were preparing to transit back to where we would be sticking out a long five months of Winter while living full time on our sailboat….
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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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One last ear shattering bang and all the lights went out. We just got struck by lightning!” Alex said in a shaky voice. Panic quickly set in while we tried to work out what to…
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What I enjoy the most about sailing are the random interactions with other people and sailors. It’s always a joy to hear the stories of others and where they have been. Plus, you never know,…
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The Great Lakes form the largest freshwater system in the world and are home to countless plants and animals, some of which are found nowhere else on Earth. Those of us lucky enough to live…
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As a certified captain for C-Tow, one of my most memorable rescues took place in early September 2022. My jurisdiction for C-Tow is the Kawarthas, specifically the Tri-Lakes area in South Central Ontario. However, on…
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