Happy hour is a boater staple. It doesn’t matter where you’re boating, what kind of boat you have, happy hour is happy hour. There are no real rules for happy…
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DIY New Winch Covers!
After far too many years of not having winch covers I decided it was time to try sewing them. They seem overly expensive if you can even find them at…
New Year, New Boating Year Ahead
The new year is a time for fresh starts. Warm weather cruising will be here in no time and it’s time to start planning for the upcoming seasons. Here’s 6…
Top 10 Posts of 2017
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! I can’t believe it’s been 10 months since I started Coastapus! It’s been an amazing experience to share my west coast boating life…
Perfect Gifts for the Yachtie in Your Life
Shopping for a boater this holiday season? Here’s 15 great gifts that would make any yachtie happy. 1 – Hot Water Bottle Get it from Amazon A hot water bottle…
Essential November Culinary Cruise
With the weather getting colder and the days shorter, November doesn’t always seem like the time to go cruising. Fall cruising is definetaly different than summer cruising, but regardless of…
An Amazing Weekend in Genoa Bay BC
Genoa Bay BC is a lovely little bay nestled in the north end of Cowichan Bay. Often overlooked as a great weekend destination, Genoa Bay is a great alternative to the…
Luxurious Thanksgiving Dining on a Boat
Over the years when I’ve told people I’m going out on my boat for Thanksgiving, they give me a look like I’m crazy and that I’ll be having a subpar…
An Afternoon at Bennett Bay
A few years back while anchored in Winter Cove off Saturna Island, we decided to take the tender out and venture over to Bennett Bay off Mayne Island. Bennett Bay…
Perfect Spicy Crab Stuffed Avocado
I have to admit that while I enjoy crab, I’m not one of those people where dinner can consist of a whole crab on my plate paired with a bowl…