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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

So, you’re thinking about getting into boating in Canada. Fantastic. You’re about to join millions of Canadians who take to our incredible lakes, rivers, and coastlines every year. It’s a world of breathtaking sunsets, unforgettable family moments, and the

Dwayne Rodrigues

Boat Owner & Enthusiast

The Pottahawk Pissup is an unofficial, unsanctioned boat party held on the second Sunday of July at Pottahawk Point in Long Point Bay, Lake Erie. It is not an organized event. There are no official organizers, no tickets, and no formal schedule.

Dwayne Rodrigues

Boat Owner & Enthusiast

There’s nothing quite like it. The sun is high, the water is warm, and you’re surrounded by friends, old and new, all tied together in a floating community. The raft-up is a cornerstone of the boating lifestyle, especially for events like Pottahawk.

Dwayne Rodrigues

Boat Owner & Enthusiast

It's a perfect summer afternoon on Lake Erie. The sun is out, the water is calm, and you're miles from shore without a care in the world. An hour later, you're clinging to a cooler, your boat is gone, and the Coast Guard is your only hope.

Dwayne Rodrigues

Boat Owner & Enthusiast

I want to have a frank conversation with you. Not as some faceless blogger, but as someone who has seen the glassy, calm surface of Lake Erie turn into a churning, angry mess in the time it takes to make a sandwich. We all love this lake. We love the thril

Dwayne Rodrigues

Boat Owner & Enthusiast

Any seasoned Lake Erie boater will tell you the same thing: you don't just check the weather, you respect it. This isn't just another lake. It's a beautiful, sprawling body of water that can turn from a sheet of glass to a churning washing machine in the

Dwayne Rodrigues

Boat Owner & Enthusiast

So, you’re thinking about heading to Pottahawk. You’ve seen the pictures, heard the stories, and felt that magnetic pull toward what is, without a doubt, one of Canada’s most legendary boating events.

Dwayne Rodrigues

Boat Owner & Enthusiast