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…
Little-Known Hidden Robertson Lake Part II
Cortes Island is a hugely popular island in Desolation Sound. Offering options such as Squirrel Cove, Gorge Harbour, Von Donop to Carrington Bay, and Robertson Lake! Cortes Island has a…
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…
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…
Exploring Jedediah Island, the Hidden Gem
Jedediah is my favourite island. It’s a small island tucked in between Texada Island and Lasqueti Island, and the entire 243 hectare island is a designated marine park! At some…
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…
6 Great Fall Boating Destinations
With the mornings starting to feel like fall with the crisp air and morning dew, it’s time to plan your fall boating destinations. Anchoring in a quiet bay, enjoying the…
Galley Problem Be Gone!
I love sewing projects that solve a problem. On the boat I like to hang my galley linens (tea towels and dish cloths) over the oven door handle. They are…
10 Things you can do to celebrate Canada Day & July 4th
1. Sidney Dinner en Rouge, June 29th …
An Easy Essential Boat Sewing Project!
With the warm weather here, it’s officially happy hour in the cockpit season! As I look at my cockpit I realize it is definitely time for new canvas on the…