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One thing leads to another so when I got the picture you see of filmmaker/sailor Peter Rowe’s crew I checked the results on the AHMEN website. AHMEN is a weeknight series for ten clubs around Toronto’s Humber Bay and I couldn’t help but notice that the Mimico Cruising Club had a large representation of competitors including Peter. 
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TechIntelligent Navigation  Navigating the waterways has come a long way since we moved from day boating to cruising in the 1980’s. When I took my CPS (now CanBoat) Basic Boating Course, navigation was with paper charts, compass and depth gage. Loran C radio navigation was available, but few recreational boaters invested in the equipment. READ MORE |
Lessons in BoatingFoul Weather Boating  As the season is starting, Sean Horsfall of Len’s Cove Marina in Portland ON takes a look at dealing with weather conditions that are potentially nasty. Sean takes us through a series of steps to ensure you get out and back safely highlighting navigation in foggy conditions, keeping warm when the temperature drops, trip planning, PFDs, and the very important kill switch. READ MORE |
Ask AndrewDiagnosing Battery Drain  Nothing ruins a warm summer afternoon faster than turning the key and hearing the clicking noises that surely indicate a drained battery. At this point – all that can be done is to charge the battery enough to start the battery and still enjoy the day. But how was the battery drained in the first place? READ MORE |
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ExploringPlan Adventures by Exploring CanBoat’s Hidden Gems Map  Have you explored CanBoat’s Hidden Gems map yet? Discover hidden boating gems with our interactive map — created by boaters, for boaters. Do you have a destination you’d like to share with fellow boaters and adventure seekers? You can enter your Hidden Gem(s) here. READ MORE |
On the WaterfrontRecognizing the Real Challenges of Building a Volunteer Program at Today’s Yacht Clubs  In the first article of this two-part series, we explored the benefits of building a volunteer program at today’s yacht clubs, focusing on Newport Yacht Club in Stoney Creek, Ontario. Newport has been a non-profit, volunteer-run, power and sail club since 2012 and has blossomed into a successful, vibrant organization with a core of dedicated members who assist in all operations of the club. READ MORE |
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