Dogs on the water

Dogs on the water

Some of our favourites pics from the Cottage Life Photo Contest

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5 things you need to learn on the water

5 things you need to learn on the water

What our managing editor, Michelle Kelly, learned on her first trip in the driver's seat

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10 boating bloopers & how to avoid them

10 boating bloopers & how to avoid them

No matter how savvy we think we are, we boaters make mistakes. Here's how to prevent some of the most common ones

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How to get rowing

How to get rowing

Interested in this lake activity? Here's all you need to know to get started

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How to dock a boat

How to dock a boat

A foolproof four-step approach to docking like a pro

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Our marina crisis

Our marina crisis

What if your marina closed and you couldn’t get to the cottage? For some boaters, it’s not just a question, it’s a looming reality

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Tilt & trim tips

Tilt & trim tips

How to set your tilt and trim

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How to install a water-separating fuel filter

How to install a water-separating fuel filter

Clean fuel = better boating. Here's how to get a bit greener

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How to waterproof charts

How to waterproof charts

Keep your maps and charts dry by treating them like wood

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6 unique regatta games

6 unique regatta games

Bored of the same old water games? Try one of ours

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