Author: coastapus
Dinner out in Desolation Sound?
Anchored in Squirrel and don’t feel like cooking, get in the tender and go out for dinner! There is a great little restaurant just beside the Squirrel Cove General Store called The Cove Restaurant. If you don’t already know, the Squirrel Cove General Store has a small dock you can tie a tender up to…
Selby Cove Hike
Selby Cove on Prevost Island is a lovely anchorage. The anchorage is protected from most winds and is one of my favourite places in the gulf islands to watch the sunset. While I loved the view from the anchorage, I didn’t love the fact that it didn’t offer me any hiking options, ….until I realized it…
Skillet Cake – No Oven Required
Ever have oven envy of those boaters that have ovens for making tasty desserts? An oven is not necessary and lack there of is no reason for not eating fantastic desserts on the boat. Also, I will add that on those hot summer nights even if you have an oven you really don’t want to…
Pendrall Sound Hike
Pendrall Sound from appearances may appear to have no options for some land exercise, but anchoring by the lagoon there is a little jaunt to get access to the logging road that goes for miles! The first few times were in Pendrall Sound we could see the logging road through the trees, but hadn’t really…
Duck Wings Anyone?
Moby’s Pub on Salt Spring Island has duck wings! When sailing over to Ganges for the weekend the Tree House Cafe is an obvious stop, but I never thought the walk to Moby’s was really worth it until I found out they have duck wings. I’ve always been a sucker for wings and beer, but I had…
Easter Weekend – Cruise to a Prawn Dinner
Easter is just around the corner and it’s time to start making your long weekend cruising plans. Not sure what to do yet, …well, why not sail to Saturna Island for a prawn dinner and dance! On Saturday April 15th, the Saturna Lions Club’s annual Prawn Festival takes place at the Saturna Recreation Centre. Anchor in Lyall…
Stovetop Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Being out on the sailboat, running out to the store to get something for your sugar fix is a little easier said than done. If you have a boat oven, baking is always an option, but just because you don’t have an oven is no reason you can’t make cookies. This is a great recipe…
5 Minute Plank Routine
Planks are a great way to get some exercise in a small space. This is a great quick routine that will get your muscles burning and work your core. Hiking is great, but nothing gets your core fired up like some good planks. Planks are something you can either do down below on a sailboat…
Staying Warm at the Dock
I’m a sucker for good heated blanket. For years I’ve had them around the house at home, but I never thought to bring one down to the boat. They are fantastic on the boat! There are countless options out there on the market for whatever size or shape you fancy. The first time we brought…