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Marine Supplies

 

July 26, 2018

I sail out of Whitby Yacht Club, Lake Ontario. I do all my shopping and the club’s buying wherever possible at Port Whitby Marine Supplies. Costs a little more but the hands-on service is second to none. If it isn’t in stock he’ll have in a day or two or direct you to where you can get it in an emergency.

Ken Armes
Commodore, Whitby Yacht Club

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The Ottawa Chandlery. Good service, selection and I like to support my local bricks and mortar.

Past Commodore, Gatineau River Yacht Club (GRYC)

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