Do not neglect maintenance on your boat, boat systems, especially your engine. It is every boat-owners responsibility to learn a little bit about all the systems on your boat. Everything on your boat requires regular inspection and maintenance if it Read more…
BASIC ANCHORING The two most common anchors we would all be familiar with are the fluke anchor, (Danforth or Fortress), and a plow-style anchor, (CQR or Bruce). Fluke anchors, being flatter, are easier to store in an anchor locker. The Read more…
Navigation is a skill that needs to be learned. There are courses you can and should take and there are devices that you should have with you. At a bare minimum, you should have a device with the navigation program Read more…
If you have a VHF radio on your boat, you are required by law to be certified to operate it. Turning it on is considered operating. Courses are available online and in person, through the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons Read more…
Fresh drinkable water is something that you will want to have plenty of. We carry about 90 gallons and that is generally good for a couple of weeks. There are a few things that you should know and practice concerning Read more…