When we bought our first racer/cruiser years ago, I took the approach of glamping for the galley. I upgraded from our backpack cookware and dinnerware, and bought melamine dishes more…
Author: coastapus
Victoria Floating Boat Show April 27
This week is the Victoria Floating Boat Show! While I may not be shopping for a new boat right now, it’s always fun to go to the boat show. I…
Practical yet Pretty Laundry Bag
As much fun as it is to play “which bag is the dirty clothes bag on a sailboat”, this year I’m opting out. When browsing for spring ideas to declutter…
Boat Shopping!
bcyba
Stunning Hidden Robertson Lake Part 1
For all those times you’ve been anchored in Von Donop and wished there was a lake nearby to go for a swim, there is! Robertson Lake is a lovely hidden…
A Remote Jedediah Island Safari, Who’s Watching Who?
Jedediah Island is my favourite stop every year en route to Desolation Sound. Only a few hours north of Nanaimo, yet you feel like you’re hundreds of miles away. For…
Yummy Whipped Cream in a Jar
Craving whipped cream on that farmers market pie you bought while out on the boat? With or without a blender, whip cream is possible on a boat! I stumbled upon…
The Ultimate Boat Plant
Owning a sailboat has changed my whole shopping experience. It doesn’t matter what I’m out shopping for, hunting for a particular item or merely window browsing, I now find myself…
Market Time
This Saturday marks the start of the 2017 season for Salt Springs Saturday market. Starting this weekend, the market will now run every Saturday, going from April 1st to the…
Marvelous Must Have Bartender Tool
This tool is a must for any boat, it’s really a staple bartender tool for any proper boat bar! I stumbled onto this tool when I was browsing for stocking…