Poland – Home to Galeon Yachts
Located in Central Europe, Poland expands from the Baltic Sea in the north, to the Carpathian Mountains in the south. The nation has a decorated history, and is home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, 15 of which are cultural. This ancient country also has an abundance of beautiful scenery in the form of national […]
Princess Louisa Inlet – The Eighth Wonder of the World
Princess Louisa Inlet, only accessible by boat or floatplane, is known by many boaters as the eighth wonder of the world. Here, in the nearly completely enclosed body of saltwater, visitor’s encounter the fjord’s emerald-green water sinking 300-meters in depth. Until mid-June melting snow high above, creates sixty waterfalls tumbling hundreds of meters, and at […]
Provisioning for Extended Cruising – Eating Well Requires Planning
One of the pleasures of taking an extended cruising holiday for a week or longer, is to anchor in one of British Columbia’s many secluded coves, miles from the nearest dock. Provisioning for extended cruising requires some planning and in this blog we’re going to share some tips on how to plan and cook nourishing […]
Aloha Russell Island – An Island Rich in History
Gorgeous Russell Island is a 32-acre Gulf Island National Park, which is only accessible by boat or kayak. Located at the mouth of Fulford Harbour on the southern end of Saltspring Island. Anchorage is only possible on Russel Island’s northwestern side, and though it’s exposed to northerly winds, it does provide fair holding in 15 […]
Finland – The happiest country in the world & also where the best adventure boats are from
In this blog we’re going to help you get to know both Finland, and the adventure boating company that calls Finland home – Axopar! According to the World Happiness Report, Finland was ranked the happiest country in the world in 2021 with a score of 7.842 on a 0 to 10 scale. The Scandinavian nation […]
Anchoring 101 – A Dozen Tips and Techniques
There’s a significant difference between tossing a “lunch hook” over the side and securing a boat anchor for the night. Entire books have been written about proper boat anchoring. It is one of the first things you learn in seamanship. Here are a few basic tips on anchoring 101. Here they are: 1. Anchors vary […]
Spring Is Coming! Get the Boat Ready to Cruise
It’s that time of the year when boats are shaken loose from the winter doldrums. Snowbirds have returned home. And plans for a summer of cruising are being formulated on kitchen tables up and down the coast. Spring is coming! So get your boat ready to cruise. The waterways will be coming alive with […]
Boating Etiquette – Helpful Hints for Courteous Boating
Many boaters consider boating etiquette as important as proper seamanship. The publishers of “Chapman Piloting & Seamanship” have put out an entire ten-chapter book on seamanship and boating etiquette. We won’t replicate the book here. But suffice to say, minding your manners and knowing the “Rules of the Road” are of the utmost importance on […]
Maple Bay Marina – A Safe-haven for Boaters Since 1945
Secluded and sheltered, Maple Bay Marina is nestled in the southern reach of Bird’s Eye Cove on southeast Vancouver Island. The approach is straightforward with adequate depth. Once within the confines of Maple Bay a mid-channel buoy marks the northern end of a navigation channel and no wake zone. Hail the marina on VHF Ch. […]
Plymouth, UK – Home to Princess Yachts
The port city of Plymouth is located on the Southwestern coast of England. Not only is it home to Princess Yachts, but a city with rich history and multiple landmarks. While the city is one of over 50 “Plymouths” around the world, its unique geographic location has attracted settlers and visitors alike dating back to […]