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…

One of the more intimidating moments if you are new cruising is to know whether you should tie alongside another boat or anchor by yourself. Is it ok to ask? Should you assume that everyone is ok with you coming 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…

Flag etiquette for recreational boats has a rich history; flags are how sailing ships communicated at sea before there were radios. Flags can tell a lot about a boat and its crew: where the yacht is from, what yacht club Read more…