How to sail from Canada to the Caribbeans

 Many of us Canadian sailors want to extend the cruising season and escape the icy water. Sailing the Caribbeans or US coast then becomes very enticing as you can live on your boat year long…

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The Faroe Islands: An Impromptu Magical Adventure!

If you told me before we set sail that I could have too much sun and heat, I would have called you crazy.  Well, apparently I am crazy!  After sweating for a year and half sailing around the Caribbean, I can…

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The Longest Tow in C-Tow History Has Been Set at 200 Nautical Miles!

C-Tow Captains Melissa Curtis, Pasha Barlak, and Owen Barlak complete the most extensive direct tow managing tides, currents, and unforeseen marine conditions from Sointula, BC to Richmond.   From where we are based in Central…

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PERKS THAT PASS WITH FLYING COLOURS – C-TOW MEMBER DISCOUNT

Don’t worry, these back-to-school perks aren’t just for students Whether you’re getting ready for the classroom or learning at home, these back-to-school perks are perfect.

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Ontario Members – Meet Skipperi

Introducing Skipperi’s Exclusive Partnership with C-Tow: Enjoy 50% off Skipperi’s Pay-as-you-go Boating Subscription! Skipperi is Toronto’s boat sharing platform that offers its members access to their fleet of motorboats across 8 locations on Lake Ontario….

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Falling in LOVE with CRUISING

When my partner and I first considered buying a sailboat as a means to travel the world instead of backpacking, it was all very foreign to me. To be honest I had no idea if…

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C-Tow Captain’s Call: Night Moves on the Strait of Georgia – Christophe J. Greve Rescue

Being a Captain for C-Tow, Canada’s largest marine assistance provider that has been offering expert boat towing services for 30-plus years, means being ready at a moment’s notice to help recreational and commercial boaters in…

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Cruising Scotland

One of my favourite cruising grounds on this side of the pond so far has been Scotland! If somewhere is remote and beautiful, like the areas of Scotland that I really enjoyed, it’s going to…

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C-Tow Captain’s Call: A Power Cat Over Easy – David Eagan Rescue

Being a C-Tow captain in a district from Port Maitland, ON, on Lake Erie to the Niagara River just makes sense for me. I own a marine service shop in Crystal Beach near Fort Erie…

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8 Things I wish I knew this about babies on board

Nobody prepares you for the reality of having a young baby on a sailboat. Every baby is very different, reaching milestones at different times and developing their very own personalities. I am no expert and…

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