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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Boating 101
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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Docking Chaos – #3 and #4
Last week I wrote about Colonel Potter from MASH and his memorable quote, “I know what I’m talking about”. This is an expression I still want to use many, many …
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Docking Chaos #1 & #2 – Not Unusual
“I know what I’m talking about!” said Colonel Sherman T. Potter from the popular MASH TV series from 1972 until 1983 when he was debating with the other doctors. I’ve …
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Use Your Head!
Boat builders design boats to accommodate boaters’ needs; most with a head and galley. Some are small while some are quite roomy, but all are fully functioning. Galleys have running …
Undocking Disaster
Sometimes, you can learn to dock and handle your boat by watching, or asking another boater; BUT, only if they have a boat the same as yours, with the same …
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NEVER, NEVER, NEVER
Boating should not only be FUN, it should also be SAFE for the First Mate and crew. After all, this is a time for you and your family to escape …
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