With kids back in school, people back from their summer vacations, I’ve heard some people think of September as a fresh starts new beginnings. Everyone’s accomplished a portion, if not all of their summer boating bucket list, but why does it have to stop now? Where’s boating bucket list between now and next summer? Yes,…
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Top 5 Places to get Coffee on the Gulf Islands
I love coffee, and as much as I do love to make coffee on the boat, I always love finding coffee gems on the Gulf Islands. Depending on where you are, there’s always a place to find coffee! Here are my top 5 places to get a coffee when out on the boat in the…
New Year’s Eve on the Boat!
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 and have some fun on the boat! You can always put together a raft up somewhere, but if you want to enjoy the luxury of…
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 non boating activities, while for others, it’s that great time of year to enjoy fewer boats on the water with a fall boating trip! On…
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 golf is essentially the game of golf played with freebies. Depending on the course, the ‘hole’ can be a basket, a hanging tonal (that makes…
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 you’ve brought over your bicycle and are planning to get some exercise, there’s still options for travelling around the island either via a taxi, or…
Fabulous Fall Cruising Destinations
The days may be shorter and the mornings may be dewy, but there is still fantastic fall cruising to be done. Over the next month there are four great cruising destinations. Yes, three of the options may be on Salt Spring Island, but if you’re someone who likes to escape the summer crowds fall cruising…
Great Boating Canada Day Long Weekend Options
Boating plans for the Canada Day long weekend? The summer weather on the west coast has finally arrived, our proper summer cruising season is here! Looking around the local waters there’s some great boating destinations to celebrate the long weekend, and further extend your weekend to celebrate Independence Day. Here’s some options I found to…
Market Time
This Saturday marks the start of the 2017 season for Salt Springs Saturday market. Starting this weekend, the market will now run every Saturday, going from April 1st to the end of October. This is a great cruising destination for the weekend. Grab a Mt. Maxwell coffee and stroll the market perusing all the various…
One of a Kind Duck Wings Feast 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 their wings. I’ve always been a sucker for wings and beer, but I had never seen duck…