Buttered prawns, prawn curry, prawn pasta, pickled prawns in a caesar….the list really goes on. Prawns are super tasty and a relatively easy thing to catch, no digging, no wadding…

Delicious Prawny Goodness
Mmmm, prawny goodness. Prawns can be one of the most easiest things to catch while on the boat. Prawning is like anything though, you need to know where to go,…

Coffee Snob A Float
I love my morning coffee. Whether it’s enjoying a cup with my breakfast, or savouring a quiet moment in the morning before the world gets up cuddled with a coffee….

Happy Hour Roasted Chili Lime Chickpeas
Happy hour is a boater staple. It doesn’t matter where you’re boating, what kind of boat you have, happy hour is happy hour. There are no real rules for happy…

DIY New Winch Covers!
After far too many years of not having winch covers I decided it was time to try sewing them. They seem overly expensive if you can even find them at…

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…

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…

Perfect Gifts for the Yachtie in Your Life
Shopping for a boater this holiday season? Here’s 15 great gifts that would make any yachtie happy. 1 – Hot Water Bottle Get it from Amazon A hot water bottle…

Essential November Culinary Cruise
With the weather getting colder and the days shorter, November doesn’t always seem like the time to go cruising. Fall cruising is definetaly different than summer cruising, but regardless of…

An Amazing Weekend in Genoa Bay BC
Genoa Bay BC is a lovely little bay nestled in the north end of Cowichan Bay. Often overlooked as a great weekend destination, Genoa Bay is a great alternative to the…