New boat just not in your future? Repowering your current cruiser with four-stroke outboards can breathe new life into the old hull, and reduce your fuel bill besides. By Craig Ritchie Read More
Like most other things, ropes come in a variety of types and styles; some of them are highly suited to different boating applications, while others will give you nothing but grief. Taking a few minutes to learn the differences between various kinds of lines will allow you to choose wisely, not only making your time on the water far more enjoyable, but potentially saving your boat from damage and keeping you out of embarrassing or even dangerous situations. Read More
British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast isn’t really all that far from the urban sprawl of Vancouver and, although it is part of the mainland, it feels more like a rugged, remote island. There is no road access except by car ferry. A few small anchorages, with names like Smuggler Cove and Secret Cove, hint at a wild and colourful past as you work your way north to the magnificent natural harbour that has been revered for its natural beauty for more than 100 years. With its stunning views and fascinating history, it’s little wonder Pender Harbour is a beloved destination for cruising boaters all along the Pacific coast. Read More
Completed in 1832, the Rideau Canal was created to provide a safe route, well out of range of American guns, for supply ships traveling between Montreal and Kingston. After all, in those post-War of 1812 days, relations with out southern neighbor were tense. A safe route to Lake Ontario was deemed imperative, and Lt. Col. John By of the Royal Engineers was put in charge of the project. Read More
To this day, the Okanagan First Nations people believe a monster, N'ha-a-itk or Ogopogo, lives off Squally Point in the depths of BC’s Okanagan Lake. For most of the summer, however, N'ha-a-itk, seems to go deep and abandon the Okanagan to the thousands of boaters who flock to its crystalline waters every season. Read More
Refresh your senses and reawaken your spirit with a boating holiday to Prince Edward Island Read More
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