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There is a moment every new boater experiences on Lake Erie. You are cruising along, the sun is shining, and the water is relatively calm. Then, you spot a cluster of buoys ahead. One is red, one is green, and another has horizontal stripes.

Dwayne Rodrigues

Boat Owner & Enthusiast

Navigating the waters of Canada offers some of the most spectacular recreational boating in the world, from the vast expanses of the Great Lakes to the intricate networks of coastal inlets. However, this privilege comes with a profound responsibility.

Dwayne Rodrigues

Boat Owner & Enthusiast

Crossing Lake Erie by boat is a rite of passage for many Canadian boaters. There is something undeniably thrilling about leaving the north shore behind, watching the land slowly disappear below the horizon, and navigating across open water to a completely

Dwayne Rodrigues

Boat Owner & Enthusiast

If you are new to boating on Lake Erie, looking at a nautical chart for the first time can feel like trying to read a foreign language. There are numbers scattered everywhere, strange symbols, and intersecting lines that do not seem to make much sense.

Dwayne Rodrigues

Boat Owner & Enthusiast

There's a unique magic that happens when boats tie together on the water. It's the floating equivalent of a neighbourhood block party, a communal experience that turns individual vessels into a single, lively platform for swimming, grilling, and socializin

Dwayne Rodrigues

Boat Owner & Enthusiast

Running aground is one of those boating experiences that ranges from a minor, face-reddening embarrassment to a catastrophic emergency. One minute you are cruising along enjoying the sun, and the next, there is a sickening crunch, a sudden stop, and every

Dwayne Rodrigues

Boat Owner & Enthusiast