Read Island, tucked in between Quadra Island and Cortes Island is off the beaten track for boaters. The island is part of the Discovery Islands, tucked in between Vancouver Island and the Mainland. The island was named by Daniel Pender, a captain of the Beaver Steamship in around 1864. The island was named after Captain…
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Simple Boat Sewing Project – Cheap Platter Bag
Over the years I’ve found boat sewing projects a life saver. On a boat it always seems you’re looking for a custom product that just fits your need. I’m a foodie, so good food is a staple on the boat, and goes with that is galley wear for both preparing food and serving food. Items…
Yorke Island – Explore the WWII Fort on the Forgotten Island
BC waters offer a wealth of historical stops of interest, Hənʎəmdᶻi Məkola/Yorke Island being one of them. You can sail around blissfully and enjoy the many marine parks and various stops, but if you start to read a little about where you are you’ll probably be surprised on the history of where you’ve been. I…
Easy Christmas Dinner Board on the Boat
We will all be having a different Christmas this year with varying levels of restrictions due to COVID. Your Christmas dinner menu may be the same, or you may be trying something different this year. Cooking for two on the boat isn’t hard, but I’m thinking about trying something different this year, a Christmas dinner…
10 Tasty Hot Drinks That are Great for Winter Boating
Winter boating is cold, no question about it. After spending time on the water, either a day sail or a cruise to your destination, warming up with a hot drink is a must. I always have coffee and tea on board the boat, but for winter boating it’s nice to have some other options available….
Christmas Gift List for Boaters in 2020
There are many different kind of boaters out there, and this Christmas gift list for boaters should help! There’s the rustic minimalist boater, all the way to the boaters who enjoy some of the comforts of home on the boat. Before you ever buy a gift for a boater, it’s important to know what kind…
How to Sew a Simple Salad Bag Perfect for the Boat
I’m always looking for ways to better store produce on the boat. I stumbled onto a cloth salad bag online and thought it would be great for the boat. Fresh produce is a precious commodity on the boat, so whenever I can find ways to extend their life and reduce plastic I’m happy! I sewed…
5 of the Best Eco-Friendly Soaps for the Boat
The ocean and the outdoors are great outdoor playgrounds to boaters. As we choose to spend time out on the water, it’s important that we think about eco-friendly products for use on the boat. From product packaging to ingredients it’s all important. A couple of the companies below are Certified B Corporations, meaning they meet…
Thanksgiving on your Boat – Celebrate with Simple Dinner Ideas
Thanksgiving on your boat is a great excuse for a fall cruise. In the pacific north west Thanksgiving weather can range from a gorgeous sunny weekend to a very wet rainy weekend. Over the years I think we’ve enjoyed Thanksgiving through the full spectrum of weather options. Thanksgiving on your boat doesn’t have to be…
Broughton Archipelago’s Novel New Cruising Landscape
The cruising landscape in the Broughton Archipelago’s is changing. Change isn’t bad, it’s just change. For those that have not yet sailed to the Broughton’s you’ll have a new and different experience than those of us that have sailed there before. The Broughton’s pub crawl has changed. Shawl Bay Marina The first change was a…