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Yesterday I received an email from the folks at Active Captain explaining the original Active Captain app is being replaced by a new one to be managed by Garmin. This action is in line with the sale of Active Captain to Garmin. While I do not run Garmin electronics on our boat (it's all...

It does look intriguing. Certainly not a route you would want to do facing a hard time limit. Those lakes can turn very unforgiving in a very short time. I was raised in the west so my knowledge of the lakes is limited to what I've read, but my wife was raised nearby Lake Michigan and has...

On TugNuts this morning I read a post about a couple who made a unique loop trip in their 25 involving the Great Lakes. I know there are several different loops but I had never seen this one before. http://www.tugnuts.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... 8f3e0098b4 Rob

Larry, my wife had it done in 2012. Both knees, about 2 months apart. She is so much better now, although at times 1 knee still feels a bit unstable. Despite that, her ability to live and enjoy life is so much better (for both of us) and we are able to actively enjoy both our C-Dory and...

Howdy folks, Assuming our summer cruising plans come to fruition, in early July we plan to tow the boat into Canada to launch and cruise points north and south of there. We hope to attend the Powell River gathering, see Princess Louisa Inlet, Desolation Sound, the Gulf Islands, Victoria...

A couple of years ago we launched at the "WO Thomas Jr. Landing" boat ramp, which is immediately next to the Rivers Edge Marina on the Ashley River. These are located where highway 526 crosses over the Ashley River. It was a good ramp and we kept the boat at the marina for 2 days to get ready...

Mary and I will finally be able to attend this gathering and we are excited about it. I suspect we will launch the boat in Bellingham since the ramp is good and storage of the vehicle and trailer was so easy last year for the few weeks we were in that area. As for Friday night, we will just...

Over the years we have had many discussions on this forum regarding US requirements governing VHF use when crossing into Canadian waters. Mary and I have never made this crossing but are planning to do so this summer - so we have never had the 2 licenses required (nor an FCC issued MMSI that...

Some good suggestions, thanks everyone! Pat, I am definitely intrigued by your offer since we really like the idea of being north. Bellingham was a great base location for us last year. Blaine could be good too. We also noticed quite a few nice RV Parks in the area of Birch Bay - so many...

Mary and I are again planning to venture into the Pacific Northwest this summer. In this regard we are considering several options and would like to tap into the pool of local C-Brats expertise. We are considering several different possibilities so I hope my explanations don't get too...

It appears the free 2017 seasonal lockage permit can now be ordered. As for the overnight mooring permit, that will cost $9.80 per foot. http://www.commandesparcs-parksorders.c ... reId=22953 Rob

We received our Discovery Pass a few weeks ago, but the processing took quite awhile. Our request was submitted shortly after the website first offered the pass a few months ago. No doubt the Canadian office involved was deluged with requests, as it is my understanding their computer system...

Hi Jim, Looks like we might be vessel #10. Please include "Freedom" with 2 aboard.... Rob & Mary McClain

For what it's worth, BoatUS has an app specifically for their magazines. It's called "BoatUS Mag." Open the app and you can download and read their magazines all the way back thru 2014, including the current December 2016 issue. It is great when traveling. Rob

Also just ordered.... Another wonderful job Greg! Thanks so much for doing this. I love the photo of the dog on the TomCat! Rob

Yes, Happy Thanksgiving to all! With all that is happening in the country and the world it can be hard to find respite anywhere. C-Brats has provided that respite to Mary and I. Folks in this forum are obviously very diverse in so many ways, but we all share a common love for our boats...

We just used the services of North Harbor Diesel in Anacortes and it was a wonderful experience. We dealt with Diana, the office manager and she was incredible. Seems she doesn't know the word, "No." To my every question she said "Yes," which translated to wonderful customer service. We...

We're headed North now for our first cruising in the PN. Left home Wednesday afternoon and as of late today have stopped for a day of R&R in Richland, WA, which we've never been to before. Beautiful view of the Columbia River. Once in Bellingham in a couple of more days we plan to stock...

Like many owners, we have a small portable window air conditioner unit that we occasionally use on our 23' Venture when dockside. Because we often boat in hot and/or humid areas we "need" the AC when overnighting. The 2 frustrations I have with this sort of unit are, 1) it is heavy and...

Jason... I'm definitely not upset, nor do I think anyone else is, so please don't think there is any sort of problem. I love ideas that facilitate our communication and sharing - we all obviously love our boats and enjoy this camaraderie. I just hope we assure that whatever forums members...