BASIC SAILING TERMS AND BOATING ETIQUETTE FOR THE NEW SAILOR
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Is it permissible to drink alcohol when Sailing in Ontario?
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2y ago
Now that temperatures are warmer, what better way to spend a lovely sunny day than on a boat. While sailing, you would probably like to have an alcoholic drink to enjoy the time. However, before you start packing your beer or liquor to take on the boat ride, it is crucial to know the laws about boating and drinking in Ontario. Can You Consume Alcohol on a Boat in Ontario? In Ontario, passengers on a boat can legally consume alcohol if the boat meets all of the following requirements: It has permanent sleeping facilities It has permanent cooking facilities It has a permanent toilet It is anchor ..read more
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Smooth Sailing with a Bumpy Start
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2y ago
My alarm went off at 6:30am. I slipped out of bed at 7:00am loaded the rental car with my computer and fresh bagels (from the night before). Heading off on the 401 to Mississauga to pick up my first crew mate, Daniel, I texted him that I was running a few minutes late. Google maps led right to his front door where he was awaiting me ready and excited to cast off. He was prepared for the road trip to Catskills NY where I had left Australian Kiss 3 weeks earlier. The next stop was Duty Free in Fort Erie to pick up our third crew, Wendy who was also ready and waiting. We crossed the border withou ..read more
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Wedding on the Water
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Cap't Howie presides over the first Toronto Wedding on a yacht officiated by the captain ..read more
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Cruising & Learning Opportunities
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2y ago
Sail the US East Coast South to Miami Join Cap't Howie as he sails the East Coast from Virginia to Florida. Hop on at any time and disembark when the butter melts. 5, 7 and 10+ day packages available (Nov 1-Dec 15). Click here for itinerary Visit beautiful and quaint coastal towns along the intracoastal water way. Be a part of the 2019 Sail to the Sun Rally with 20 other yachts. The party is already and waiting for you Live aboard the beautiful 41' Beneteau yacht, WhiRLygirl. Relax on our famous beanbags on the foredeck while sailing through calm rivers and lakes heading south to Florida. Emai ..read more
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Sail the World from Home
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2y ago
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, governments are advising the public to practice social distancing. Whether you’re self-isolating at home or staying offshore on a superyacht charter, we’ve rounded up the best boat movies about sailing to watch during coronavirus quarantine ..read more
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The Perfect Pandemic Proposal
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2y ago
If you are one of the many people planning to get engaged or married this year, you might be feeling a bit deflated. The COVID-19 has brought so many challenges for people all over the world but for couples still wanting to push ahead with plans to pop the question, all is not lost. It is still possible to propose during the pandemic — you just have to get a bit creative! We recently spoke to jewelry retailer Blue Nile to share our best advice for planning the picture perfect proposal during the pandemic. Gone Sailing Adventures has always prided itself on intimacy. With extravagant events aff ..read more
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Anything you can do, a Sailor can do Better
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2y ago
You're winning at life. You're well travelled. You've done the Tour de France. You help the less fortunate. You adopt animals. But there's still someone out there that's cooler than you...sailors. Here are six everyday things that they do better than you ..read more
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How I bought the Bluenose II for $20
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2y ago
Read on to learn how I landed the deal of the century ..read more
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Oh hey, it's Old Bay
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2y ago
Old Bay was first invented by German Jewish refugee, Gustav Brunn, after spending two weeks in Buchnwald concentration camp. The seasoning is a zesty, saliferous, burnt orange spice that pairs well with any seafood — especially our fresh Atlantic lobster rolls. Old Bay has become a family favourite across the United States and has even made its way to Canada. How did Brunn revolutionize the way crab was eaten you ask? Well, the story begins in 1906 in the small town of Bastheim, Germany. Gustav Brunn was only 13 years old when he quit school because it was too expensive and began work as a tan ..read more
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