POTW: Theodore’s concerned

Theodore Too

Apr 22, 2021

Last issue we reported that Theodore Tugboat is moving up to Ontario but HelmBoy of Bedford NS sent along this Photo of the Week that indicates that maybe the children’s hard working nautical hero isn’t too happy about the change in venue. Neither are some Bluenosers. We’ll follow Theodore’s saga.

What’s your Photo of the Week? Something in the news? A launch shot? A lockdown shot? A spring dawn off your transom? Or anything that depicts boating. Just send your pics along with some context to cyonboard@kerrwil.com and put POTW in the subject line. We’ll look for your shots in our inbox!

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