POTW: Happy Birthday Charles!

September 11, 2025

Charles D Waterman is worth celebrating as one of Canada’s biggest boating promoters, President of the Board of Broad Reach Canada (helping underrepresented youth through onboard experience), hot crew on Spitfire and all round enthusiastic boat guy. He recently had a birthday but remains younger than ever!

This Photo of the Week shot came from Instagram, but it tells you a lot about what boats can do.  Share yours with us via social, email or even snail.  onboard@kerrwil.com

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