If you understand what the Beckwith Bounce is, you’ll know the importance of setting a anchor… or two. There’s nothing quite like cruising Georgian Bay —with clear waters, clear skies and hundreds of bays and coves to explore; but for anyone who has spent a night aboard in these waters, there’s an unspoken respect for the wind. Georgian Bay’s winds can shift quickly and dramatically, turning calm anchorages into restless anchor watch stations. One minute you’re sipping a cock

There are few places in the world where boating feels as wild and liberating as it does on Georgian Bay. With over 30,000 islands, pink granite shorelines, windswept pines, and endless sheltered channels, this UNESCO-recognized biosphere is more than water — it’s a lifestyle.

In 2016, Katherine and Peter Olmstead brought home a used 18-foot Crownline bowrider — a beautiful, well-built boat with one small problem: the seats had seen better days. For many, that might have been the end of the story. But for Katherine, it was just the beginning.