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…
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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…
Things You Can Do to Support You Favourite Boater Amenities during COVID-19
COVID-19 is impacting everyone in different ways. As you self quarantine and limit your interactions, there are things we can do from our homes to support our favourite boater amenities and services. Let’s be honest, we all already spend enough on boat maintenance and projects, but it’s still important to have the services available when…
Holiday Gifts for Boaters
Do you have a boater on your Christmas list? Here are some ideas for great gifts for boaters. These are things that as a boater in the Pacific Northwest I love. Boaters don’t have an abundance of space onboard, but some things are very useful to have. Whether they have a sailboat or powerboat, here’s…
11 Great Books for Boaters
The days are shorter, and the weather cooler, …which makes for a great reading season! Whether you’re at anchor down below sipping tea, or at home by the fire planning your next boating trip, there are some great books to read. I’m always on the search for books for boaters. Some books to let you…
Marie Kondo Method Picture Perfect Boat
January is here, kickstarting post Christmas house tidying and decluttering. With the launch of the Marie Kondo’s Netflix series, the talk of decluttering seems to be everywhere. Those that haven’t tried to declutter before have been inspired. There are countless books, articles and now a Netflix series on decluttering your home, but you need to…
The Essential Gift Guide for Boaters
Christmas is quickly approaching and it’s the time to find that perfect gift for the boater in your life! Here’s my gift guide for boaters for purposeful things to put under the tree for a boater. Some of these are my favourite boat purchases over the years, while others are things I’d love to get…
Mastering the Perfect Thanksgiving on a Boat
There’s nothing quite like Thanksgiving on a boat. With fewer boats on the water, vivid fall foliage and pumpkins lattes in the crisp fall air, the boat is a relaxing way to spend a Thanksgiving long weekend. Preparing Thanksgiving dinner on a boat can be tricky in a small boat galley, but if you keep…
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 ideas of things to think about: 1 – Make a List of New Cruising Destinations You Want to Try There never seems to be enough…
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 thoughts and tips with all of you. Thank you to all of you, and for your comments and social media shares. I look forward to continue…