October 8, 2024
Ask Andrew: End of Season boating
time in the water can be enjoyable in the colder months…
September 24, 2024
Ask Andrew: Keeping Fresh with Fuel Additives
Sept 26, 2024Fuel has a shelf-life. We don’t often noti…
September 10, 2024
Ask Andrew: Trimming – it’s just plane sense. Part 2: Trim Tabs
Sept 12, 2024Last time, we looked at outboard and stern…
August 20, 2024
Seamanship: 10 Tips for Better Docking
Aug 22, 2024No matter the size of the boat, the current…
August 20, 2024
Ask Andrew: Trimming – it’s just plane sense. Part 1
an outboard engine trimmed in the ‘up’ positionAug 22,…
August 6, 2024
Smart Boating: Boost Your Boat’s Fuel Efficiency With These Simple Tips
Aug 8, 2024With Sean Horsfall, Len’s Cove MarinaIs visi…
July 23, 2024
Ask a Dealer: Looking To Purchase a Pontoon Boat? Here Are 5 Important Considerations
By Greg Dicks, Ward’s MarineThere are many types of pon…
July 23, 2024
Navigating the Waterways Safely: Essential Tips When Renting a Boat in Ontario
Sponsored ContentJuly 25, 2024Renting a boat allows Ont…
July 9, 2024
Ask Andrew: What’s in a survey?
July 11, 2024I’ve found, in speaking with boaters the l…
July 9, 2024
Safety: Operate Your PWC Responsibly
July 11, 2024Welcome to the busiest boating season of t…
June 25, 2024
Ask Andrew: Battery Tests part 2 – What to do if your battery fails a test
Load testing a batteryJune 27, 20241) If the battery fa…
June 17, 2024
Your Onboard Emergency Toolkit – “You had better take it with you…”
I’m superstitious – I admit it. But I have reasons to feel that way. When the lawn is burned out and the gardens are wilting, just wash the car. It’s sure to rain after that. The reverse is true. On a beautiful summer’s day, be always pack a raincoat and an umbrella just in case. It’s certain to stay sunny and clear.
June 11, 2024
Ask Andrew: Battery Tests – Part 1
June 13, 2024Testing voltage with a multimeterModern Bo…
May 21, 2024
Boat Smart: The Importance of Planning and Proper Preparedness for Your Boating Vacations
May 23, 2024Summer on the water is what we’re all dream…
May 21, 2024
Ask Andrew: What To Look For If You Launch Late
performing engine checks before start-upMay 23, 2024The…
May 7, 2024
Ask Andrew: Engine fires and other scares
(not a Canadian shot btw)May 9, 2024Boats aren’t inhere…
April 25, 2024
Ask Andrew: How to Keep your Brightwork Bright
Before PhotoApr 25, 2024In the early spring, just after…
April 19, 2024
Trailering: Go boating where you want with a trailer boat rig
There are lots of important rules (Federal and Provincial law and the Highway Traffic Act) with respect to trailering. The most important first considerations should be: Can my vehicle handle the job? Is my trailer road-worthy? Do I have all the components in working order that will allow me to be safe and secure while driving?
April 8, 2024
Ask Andrew: Understanding Fiberglass
Most of the boats on the water in Canada today are made using fiberglass – which is essentially a layer of fibrous stands, infused with a resin that will chemically react with a hardener, to make a strong, solid block.
March 26, 2024
Written in partnership with ML Marinas: Boating Season is Upon Us – Is Your Boat Launch-Ready?
Mar 28, 2024This early spring-like weather has left man…
March 26, 2024
Len’s Cove Lessons in Boating: Is 2024 a Good Year to Buy a Boat
Mar 28, 2024After years of a rollercoaster boat market,…
March 26, 2024
Ask Andrew: What Story is Your Gelcoat Telling?
Mar 28, 2024Note the chalky appearanceAs kids we’re tol…
February 20, 2024
Ask Andrew: Mid-winter boat hugs
Feb 22, 2024obvious engine damage – likely water was le…
February 13, 2024
Thinking of Becoming a Looper? Tips from a Looper who has done the Loop Twice
My husband Pat and I had always had the urge to head south when we retired. We heard about the Loop when a couple of our friends decided to do it. As Canadians, we joined the America’s Great Loop Cruising Association (AGLCA) for the wealth of information they have on their website.
February 13, 2024
Expand Your Horizons with Adult Learn to Sail
Growing up our dad had a beautiful wooden Knarr and when he could no longer get his daughters to sand and varnish the hull, he bought a new Islander 36. I have fond memories of sailing with Dad, however, none of his daughters was ever allowed to take out the boat without him. Thankfully he purchased an Albacore for his girls to sail… and race.
February 6, 2024
Marine Surveys – The What, How and Why – Part 2 My Survey
Feb 8, 2024By Marc RobicIn Part 1 of this series, Marc…
January 23, 2024
Marine Surveys – The What, How and Why – Part 1 Intro
Jan 25, 2024by Marc RobicIt is important to note that,…
January 23, 2024
Sponsored: A New Boater Guide to Finding Your Dream Boat
Jan 25, 2024Finding the boat of your dreams should be a…
January 23, 2024
Maintenance: Why It’s Important to Stabilize Fuel
Jan 25, 2024 From Mercury MarineNo matter how much you…
January 23, 2024
Ask Andrew: Dealing with Pesky Pests
Jan 25, 2024bird droppings cover a deckA boat trip can…
January 9, 2024
Be Safe Around Cold Water This Year!
Jan 11, 2024The Canadian Safe Boating Council hosts bot…
January 9, 2024
Ask Andrew: Off-season Prop Repairs
Jan 11, 2024With boats out of the water and underwater…
December 20, 2023
How to Plan a Yacht Charter
Dec 21, 2023By Ian PedersenThe yacht charter vacation p…
December 20, 2023
The Boat Nerd: Using Electronic Visual Distress Signals in Place of Pyrotechnic Distress Signals
Dec 21, 2023As a pleasure boater with a vessel that is…
December 19, 2023
Ask Andrew: Customers and Boat Yards – Part 2
Dec 21, 2023In Part 1 I took a look at how customers fi…