All in the same boat?
We’re “all in the same boat!” some people say about the COVID-19 pandemic that consumes us every day. But, are we really all in the same boat experiencing the same …
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Missing Our Boat
Doug was devastated when the Yacht Club email arrived with the horrible news that spring launch was going to be delayed. Because the province declared marinas a non-essential service, there …
Boaters Need 1 Secret Tool
As you already know, these are unprecedented times! All the news and conversations are focused on the serious COVID-19 pandemic. We are bombarded with suggestions, recommendations and orders of what …
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1 Boat Buying mistake, triggers Divorce!
Millions of people enjoy recreational boating around the world, as one of the best escapes from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Sue and Archie (not their real names) …
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Torn Tarps and Doug’s Docking
Now is a good time to make a trip to your boat to ensure that your tarp or shrink wrap is doing its job—protecting your boat from the winter winds …
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Enjoy Boating More
Back in 2003, Doug and I witnessed many new boaters and even veteran boaters, really struggling with their boats, handling them in close quarters, docking, anchoring, communicating, tying knots, hanging …
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Women’s Day at TIBS
Sunday, January 19th, 2020 is Women’s Day at the Toronto International Boat how. Brenda Dawson is a panel member for the discussions “Open the Air Waves” at 9:30 a.m. This …
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Are You Ready?
It is already 2020! Are you ready for a new decade of boating? What will it be like? What changes will there be? Whatever the future of boating is, why …
Why a Fall Boat Buddy?
Every Boater should have a Boat Buddy—especially during the fall. Why? Once September comes, families focus more on back to school and routines and work. Boating starts slipping into the …
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Boat Ramping is Entertainment!
Avoid the embarrassment of being BOAT RAMP ENTERTAINMENT! Ramping a boat is hilariously entertaining, when you are standing there watching as everything goes wrong on the ramp. But, if you …
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Crunchitis Cure
Are you suffering from “crunchitis”? Crunchitis is a docking disorder associated with stress, contact with the dock, usually yelling, swearing, embarrassment and frequently accompanied by extensive pain in the pocket …
I DID NOT KNOW My Boat Would do That! Boat Handling
“I didn’t know my boat would do THAAAAT!” We often hear this statement of amazement when teaching boaters (both power and sail) to boat handling in the confines of a …
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