Learn To Sail Ottawa & Kingston

Kevin brought a smile to my face this morning as I marked his Basic Cruising exam. One question asks: "Name 4 important considerations for a good anchorage". Kevin answered:
1. Check the tide tables
2. Check your chart
3. Have enough rode out
4. Turn on your anchor light at night

Kevin added a 5th important consideration: "A good bottle of wine". ..... SO VERY TRUE! ... See MoreSee Less

Monday October 19th, 2020

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Bonus marks for that answer

The weather this weekend looks fantastic for a fall sail. Are you planning on getting out on the water for a sail? If so, please share your weekend fall sailing pictures with us! #livelovesail ... See MoreSee Less

Friday October 16th, 2020

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Wish we could. Hopefully will see a few go by the house.

Next summer Ann Lowry-Carmichael!

Congratulations to Mike and Joanne, who jumped into the sailing lifestyle with both feet this summer. Starting with a Basic Cruising course, they learned to sail with Advantage Boating and now purchased a beautiful 35' Beneteau Oceanis sailboat! Welcome Aboard! #dreambig #LIVELOVESAIL #sailinglife #learntosail #ottawariver ... See MoreSee Less

Thursday October 15th, 2020

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Sometimes when bubble gum and duct tape don't do the trick, you need to get creative with some shock cord, elastics, zip ties and electrical tape to get you to your next destination. ... See MoreSee Less

Sunday October 11th, 2020

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I’m going to guess: a compression lever

Well, maybe you have to teach these tricks to newbies 🤔

MacGyver approved 👍

Become a better boater. Navigation courses will guarantee to help you stay off the rocks. Basic and Intermediate courses are available. ... See MoreSee Less

Saturday October 3rd, 2020

VHF & Navigation courses start soon.

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Fall is the perfect time to brush up on some of your theory courses. 2020 Fall Navigation & VHF Courses Obtain your Navigation & VHF certifications from the comfort of your home Choose the styl...

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