Today certainly doesn't make me think about boating, but it does make me long for springtime. Remember the Rocking Dock? It was another in a series of major improvements at the Marina and it was a big hit. For 2022 we have more surprises in store that will make Port of Call, more than ever, Ottaw...
Winter may not be out to get you, but it sure seems to be after your boat. Reading through 10 years' worth of winterizing claims, the Seaworthy editors were astonished at how many ways cold weather and ice can damage something made of metal, plastic, and fiberglass that lives its life out in the elements. The single most common winterizing mistake is not getting all the water out of — or enough antifreeze into — the engine, which is why our new winterizing brochure focuses on making sure you don't end up with a cracked engine block or manifold. But there are a lot of other ways winter can get your boat, most of which could be avoided with good winterizing practices. Engine damage aside, these are the 10 most common winter "gotchas" and how to avoid them.
The hoe-ram came and the hoe-ram went. We closed the harbour for a week to make upgrades to the main harbour at the marina. About 1000 meters of rock was excavated from the harbour bringing our low-water depth to six feet right to the shore. The rock that was taken from the water was used as cle...
Once again Mother Nature has provided us with an abundance of fresh water. While not nearly as high as last year, our section of the Ottawa River is once again quite high. We believe the water level has now nearly peaked and within a week it should start dropping. We have been very busy preparing...
Last weekend (July 29 and 30) was the finest weather we have had yet this summer. The Spring flooding turned into the Spring hangover and delayed boating by a month. But last weekend we turned the corner and today the great weather continues.
