Meet the wonderful sponsors that have made LOWISA 60 possible…

Click on each logo for a link to a webpage - show our sponsors some LOVE!

Northern Harbour - Sustainability Partner

LOWISA would not be possible without the generous ongoing support from Northern Harbour - so many thanks to Gary & Barb Hall and the team for all of the support services they provide - from launching the fleet, to stocking us with water & ice - they make LOWISA happen. The Northern Harbour office on-site chandlery should be your first stop for all of the essential parts & supplies.

Brazen Hall

We love them and so does anyone who walks in their door! Not only is the food delicious and the beer amazing, Kristjan & Duneda Kristjansson are an integral part of the Northern Harbour community and their enthusiasm for life on the Lake of the Woods is boundless. Kristjan & Duneda have a passion for life that they bring to everything they do - lucky for us they share this passion with us in the form of food and drink and friendship.

Reliance Superior Heating & Cooling

With over two million customer relationships, Reliance is a trusted source and has become one of Canada’s largest providers of water heaters, furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, water purification, plumbing, protection plans, smart home, electrical, and EV chargers. As a leader in home services and energy efficient solutions for over 60 years, Reliance Home Comfort® (Reliance®) is committed to being the Destination of Choice by delivering exceptional experiences for customers seeking comfort.

Current Wealth Advisors | National Bank Financial Wealth Management

They are finance experts who love working with people. Their team has deep technical knowledge well beyond the scope of traditional personal finance. Their wisdom comes from combining and adapting their collective experiences to help select the best strategy for your situation. That’s what advanced portfolio management looks like. Current isn’t just their name, it’s their mindset.

Lake of the Woods Brewing Company

With locations in both Winnipeg and Kenora and a deep love for Lake of the Woods LOWBC has been a match made in heaven - even better - their brews are delicious. We are thrilled that yet again this year LOWBC will be involved with LOWISA. Check out the tap rooms in Winnipeg or Kenora - get delivery in Manitoba, Ontario or Nova Scotia - or your local beer retailer.

Bowline Yachts

Since 1979 Bowline Yachts has been helping sailors realize their dreams. This family run business has been a long standing fixture at Northern Harbour. The founder, Jim Flood passed away in September 2023, but the family has remained committed to helping people find the sailboat of their dreams. For those sailors in Kenora or Winnipeg there is a chandlery supplying parts and accessories. Check out the chandlery at Northern Harbour for all of your LOWISA needs - from anchors, to lines, to head chem. they got you covered!

Eventful & Well

Eventful & Well Inc. is all about creating experiences worth talking about. Whether it’s a festive lake shake, a celebration of a milestone or a private backyard gathering, we love bringing people together through creativity, connection, and a little unexpected fun. Life’s too short for ordinary events. LOWISA owes many thanks to Katherine who with very short notice is creating some magic for us all.

True North Farmacy - Sustainability Partner

If you are looking for high quality, sustainable and intentional products that are made with care this brand is for you. Integrating the art and science of herbalism with traditional Japanese energy work and biodynamic principles, they craft deeply nourishing and functional products to support your greatest well-being and ignite a deeper relationship with Nature. Their products are designed to be an obvious choice for those who want natural, clean, non-toxic, nourishing products for transformative embodied wellness. 

Morgan Fuels

Morgan Fuels has been a long time supporter of LOWISA - they help us provide our invaluable REPAX (safety) fleet. Their support has ensured our safety - we are so grateful for this family business’s support of the local community.

Muskie Munchies - Sustainability Partner

The winners of the fishing derby are super lucky this year because, in addition to bragging rights and some other great items, they will be getting a meticulously handcrafted highly sought-after Muskie Munchies lures! Founded in 2017 Muskie Munchies is a premium, Canadian fishing tackle company based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. These lures are beautiful and best of all 100% of the Muskie Munchies profits are donated Harvest Manitoba to help provide food to Manitobans in need!

WEST ELEVATION ARCHITECTS INC - Sustainability Partner

Kid’s events have become integral to LOWISA. It is so much fun watching the little ones discover the wonders of Lake of the Woods - from frogs, to catci, to blueberries and Indigenous pictographs. For many years now Katie has sponsored and spearheaded the sustainability focused layover day kids events - parents and children are forever grateful!

Redden’s Store

If you have ever been into Redden’s store you know what I mean when I say it is a magical place. If you have never been - you need to go! This store in minutes away from Northern Harbour has everything you need to top up your LOWISA provisions - food, clothes, foot wear, drinks/beer/wine, fishing gear, and so much more. To top it all off they have a great diner that does breakfast lunch & dinner takeaway!

Bay Sails - Sustainability Partner

For LOWISA 60 Bay Sails will be creating the Volvo Sustainability sail! Founded in 1998 by two-time Shark 24 World Champion Keven Piper, Bay Sails has been provides sailing solutions for both racing and cruising clients. The sails they create are tailored to each individual boat’s specifications to provide easier handling and long-term performance. We are eagerly anticipating Kevin’s Layover day seminar on sail-trim.

Puzzled Plus

Barb Enders is a self-taught scroll saw artist having fun making sawdust! She makes wooden puzzles of various styles, home decor items, and Intarsia art. Her art pieces are full of detail, character, and charm—from whimsical animals to elegant designs that show off the beauty of natural wood. All items are 100% hand cut with a scroll saw. We are so lucky that Barb has donated her considerable skills to create the amazing LOWISA 60 race awards!

Dave Debney - Sustainability Partner

Dave is known to many of the boaters at Northern Harbour for his stunning photography (see links above for his work). We are very fortunate this year to be able to include in the Volvo Sustainability Award a print Dave has donated. Even more reason to adopt and demonstrate sustainable boating practices!