New Year’s Eve on the boat is such a nice way to wrap up the year. You’ve finished the insanity of Christmas with the family, and it’s time to unplug…
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…
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…
Top 10 Boating Apps
There are lots of boating apps out there, some useful, while some not so much. Over the years I’ve collected a number of apps I love to have on my…
New Custom Boat Bimini!
After 10 fantastic years of use, this past summer it came time to replace our custom boat bimini. Our boat doesn’t have the standard bimini cover with a frame, it…
Fantastic Fall Boating
Fall weather is here, with the days a little shorter, and the temperature a little cooler. For some boaters, fall is where you tuck your boat in and transition to…
Little-Known Destination Disc Golf Cruise
Have you ever played disc golf? If your answer is no you’re missing out! Disc golf is a great sport, mixing light exercise outdoors in a relaxed social setting. Disc…
Sipping Your Way Around Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Island is a perfect island for spending the weekend and sampling local beverages. Once you’ve moored your boat either get ready for a tasting adventure. Whether or not…
Easy Wine Bags for Your Boat
If I had only discovered wine bags sooner! Over the years you master wine storage on a sailboat. Each boat is unique for storage offerings and it takes time to…
Basic Ocean Wise Cruising
We are reminded every day to be ocean wise about plastic. Between photos of the ocean covered in plastic, sea turtles wrapped in fishing nets and plastic, fish getting stuck…